Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 19,667 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and PSV Eindhoven kick off!
6.52
0-0Mitchell Elshot passes the ball forward to Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef shoots from distance but Menno de Wit is on top of it.
14.13
0-0Kevin Schulpen knocks the ball forward to Luke Mendonca. Luke Mendonca passes the ball forward to Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Menno de Wit who gathers it comfortably.
16.26
Mitchell Elshot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Menno de Wit who gathers it comfortably.
18.04
0-0Luke Mendonca takes it forward alone. Luke Mendonca lofts in a cross ball towards Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.13
0-0Carmine Viviani clumsily knocks into Luke Mendonca. The referee calls over Carmine Viviani and shows him a yellow card! Luke Mendonca runs off the knock.
22.12
Kevin Schulpen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Mendonca. Luke Mendonca passes the ball forward to Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef whips in a cross ball towards Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Menno de Wit is on top of it.
26.31
Carmine Viviani makes a probing pass to Maurice Wilnis. Maurice Wilnis tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.25
0-1Julian Castillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini knocks in a cross ball towards Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.09
Joao Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Luke Mendonca. Joao Vieira is shown the yellow card! Luke Mendonca stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.46
Carmine Viviani flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurice Wilnis. Maurice Wilnis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Simo Carlbohm!
38.23
Mitchell Elshot flicks the ball to his team mate, Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.11
ƒtienne Boutahar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurice Wilnis. Maurice Wilnis lofts in a cross ball towards Anton de Vries. Anton de Vries connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Groningen start the second half!
47.41
0-1Shota Frijters barges into Craig Elliott. Shota Frijters is given a warning by the referee! Craig Elliott gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.11
Carmine Viviani threads the ball through to Maurice Wilnis. Maurice Wilnis whips in a cross ball towards Anton de Vries. Anton de Vries connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.48
Luke Mendonca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef whips in a cross ball towards Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.32
Luke Mendonca makes a simple pass to Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef whips in a cross ball towards Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.26
Alec Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Schilder. ƒtienne Schilder controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurice Wilnis. Maurice Wilnis goes all the way! Maurice Wilnis takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Simo Carlbohm manages to gather it comfortably.
71.55
Vittorio Castiglione deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carmine Viviani. Carmine Viviani makes a simple pass to Maurice Wilnis. Maurice Wilnis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.18
0-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
75.15
Julian Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini whips in a cross ball towards Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.01
Carmine Viviani makes a probing pass to Maurice Wilnis. Maurice Wilnis goes all the way! Maurice Wilnis tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.46
ƒtienne Schilder makes a probing pass to Anton de Vries. Anton de Vries plays a perfect one-two with Maurice Wilnis and rushes in on goal... Anton de Vries makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.51
1-2Sebastian Prieto knocks the ball forward to Julian Castillo. Julian Castillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters kicks a strong pass forward to Wout De Graef but the referee indicates it's offside!
89.05
ƒtienne Schilder makes a beautiful solo run. ƒtienne Schilder lofts in a cross ball towards Maurice Wilnis. Maurice Wilnis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
28.6%
46.4%
25%
Scorers