Alright, alright, settle down you lot. Another weekend of footy done and dusted, and look who’s finally climbed off the pedestal of invincibility. That’s right, FC Volendam O19, the lads who probably thought they were the second coming of Cruyff’s Dream Team, took a bit of a tumble, didn’t they?
Two-one down to Helmond Sport. Ouch.
Now, you know me, I love a bit of schadenfreude, especially when it comes to these young upstarts with their fancy haircuts and misplaced confidence. Even worse, they buttered up the fans with that promotion last weekend. Wouldn’t want to disappoint, would they?
But let’s be honest, they were set up for a fall. Fifteen minutes in, El Arnouki took advantage of a back pass that looked about as precise as a donkey trying to thread a needle. Two-nil down before you could say "overpaid youth coach." Honestly, it was like watching kittens chasing their tails. Adorable, but ultimately, a bit pathetic.
Then comes Pestana, a lone ranger trying to salvage something from the wreckage. Good lad, Enzo, but it was too little, too late. Volendam fans probably thought that goal was gonna spark a comeback, they probably ordered extra pints and started planning the after-party. But alas, Helmond held firm. Poor sods, remained glued to that two-one scoreline. Like watching paint dry, wasn’t it?
But don’t worry, kids. There’s always next weekend. Unless of course, they all start demanding million-pound contracts after this little setback. Then it’s back to Sunday league for the lot of ya!
Helmond Sport:
- Khalid El Arnouki? More like Goal-id El Arnouki. What a finish, son. You still celebrating that one?
- Nicolas Gopegui: This guy’s got more headers than a medieval siege. And they all seem to end up in the back of the net. Need to start leaving him unmarked if I were you, Volendam.
FC Volendam:
- Enzo Pestana: You tried, mate. You really tried. But please, next time someone’s giving you a back pass, just hoof it up the field. At least it’ll give everyone a good laugh.
- Elias Hazir: Back passes? What are those? Elaine, get me another pint, this lad’s giving me indigestion just watching him.
- Francisco Marizan: Sounds more like Francisco Marinate-in-your-own-tears after that performance.
Final thoughts: Well, it was a game of two halves. Helmond won both of them. Volendam, perhaps stick to playing online FIFA for a while and get your act together. As for the rest of us, we’ll be here next week. Same time, same place, waiting for another dose of footballing madness.
Keywords: Helmond Sport O19, FC Volendam O19, football, youth football, match review, football commentary, Khalid El Arnouki, Nicolas Gopegui, Enzo Pestana, Elias Hazir
What were some key moments in Helmond’s victory over Volendam?
## Interview with Johan van der Linden, Helmond Sport Supporter
**Host:** Welcome back, folks! Today, we have Johan van der Linden, a dedicated Helmond Sport fanatic, joining us to discuss this weekend’s stunning upset. Johan, thanks for being here!
**Johan:** My pleasure, mate. Always happy to talk about a good Helmond victory!
**Host:** Let’s get right to it. Volendam O19, long considered invincible, tripped up big time against your beloved Helmond. What are your thoughts on their fall from grace?
**Johan:** Well, let’s just say it was about time! They’d been strutting around like they owned the league, with their fancy haircuts and all that. We knew they were due for a reality check, and we were happy to deliver it.
**Host:** The match report mentions Helmond scoring two goals in quick succession early on. Any particular standout moments?
**Johan:** Tommy Golliard’s goal was a beauty! Absalem set him up perfectly, and Tommy just slotted it home. You could see the wind go right out of Volendam’s sails after that.
**Host:** Volendam managed to pull one back through Pestana, but it wasn’t enough. How does this victory feel for the Helmond faithful?
**Johan:** It’s sweeter than a freshly baked stroopwafel! This win shows that Helmond can compete with the best of them. Volendam might have had the fancy lads, but we had the heart and the fight. [[1](https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2024/09/20/netherlands/eerste-divisie/stichting-helmond-sport/fc-volendam/4368051/commentary/) ]
**Host:** Well-said, Johan! Any final thoughts for our listeners?
**Johan:** Keep an eye on Helmond, folks. We’re coming for you! And Volendam, come back down to earth – it’s not all champagne and roses up there.
