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Helmond Sport rallies to beat FC Eindhoven 3-2 in derby
Helmond Sport came back from 0-2 down to beat FC Eindhoven 3-2 in a local Eerste Divisie derby in Helmond.
FC Eindhoven led at half-time after Siegert Baartmans scored and Vicente Besuijen added a free kick.
An own goal by Eindhoven defender Owen Renfrum gave Helmond a way back into the match.
Lovro Golic then equalised before Kiton Ekoli scored the late winner.
Both clubs had gone several league matches without a win, so the result ended Helmond's six-match winless run.
Elsewhere, Almere City beat RKC Waalwijk 2-1, and Roda JC defeated Jong AZ 2-1.
FC Volendam also lost at home for the first time this season, going down 2-1 to De Graafschap.
Helmond Sport came from 0-2 down to beat FC Eindhoven 3-2 in a derby.
FC Eindhoven led at half-time after goals from Siegert Baartmans and Vicente Besuijen.
An own goal by FC Eindhoven defender Owen Renfrum reduced the deficit after the break.
Lovro Golic equalised for Helmond, and Kiton Ekoli scored the winner.
Both teams entered the match on runs without a win in the Eerste Divisie.
- Who
- Helmond Sport and FC Eindhoven.
- What
- Helmond Sport came from two goals down to win the derby 3-2.
- When
- Friday, 30 October 2026.
- Where
- Helmond.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Siegert Baartmans put FC Eindhoven ahead after 20 minutes, and Vicente Besuijen made it 2-0 with a free kick.
Owen Renfrum scored an own goal to bring Helmond Sport back into the match.
Lovro Golic scored to make it 2-2.
Kiton Ekoli scored the goal that gave Helmond Sport a 3-2 win.
- Final score
- Helmond Sport 3-2 FC Eindhoven
- Half-time score
- Helmond Sport 0-2 FC Eindhoven
- First goal
- Siegert Baartmans, after 20 minutes
- Equaliser
- Lovro Golic
- Winning goal
- Kiton Ekoli
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