ADO Den Haag Climbs to Fifth Place in Keuken Kampioen Divisie with 3-1 Victory over Helmond Sport

ADO Den Haag Triumphant over Helmond Sport

ADO Den Haag celebrated a remarkable 3-1 victory over Helmond Sport, propelling them to the fifth spot in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie standings. Despite playing with a man down for over an hour, Darije Kalezic's team managed to secure the win.

Early Lead and Setback

The home team took the lead after a little over 15 minutes with a goal from Alex Schalk. However, their momentum was halted as Diogo Tomas received a red card before the half-hour mark, leaving ADO Den Haag with a numerical disadvantage.

Resilient Performance

Despite the setback, the Hagenaars showed resilience on the field. In the second half, Jari Vlak extended the lead after ten minutes, followed by another goal from the midfielder just ten minutes later. ADO Den Haag's dominance was evident as they controlled the game even with a smaller squad.

Late Response from Helmond Sport

Theo Golliard managed to pull one back for Helmond Sport, scoring six minutes before the final whistle. Despite their efforts, it was ADO Den Haag's night as they sealed a memorable victory over their opponents.