Match Report


PSV EindhovenPSV Eindhoven     FC GroningenFC Groningen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Johan DijkstraJ. Dijkstra62
G
1
G
68Giovanni M. IaquintaG. Iaquinta
Chris KokC. Kok64
D
2
D
67Niels LambersN. Lambers
Zerbini GelsiZ. Gelsi60
D
3
D
65Greg CleggG. Clegg
Said BergdolmoS. Bergdolmo60
D
captain4
D
63Ivar JacobsI. Jacobs
Ighli CarreraI. Carrera59
D
5
D
62Ferdi GraavenF. Graaven
Mario de KoningM. de Koning63
M
6
M
67David de GraafD. de Graaf
Daan KorstenD. Korsten63
M
7captain
M
67Albert De GoeyA. De Goey
Jose Javier PardoJ. Pardo60
M
8
M
65Mark FuchsM. Fuchs
Pascal WilnisP. Wilnis59
M
9
A
64Nelson MolenaarN. Molenaar
Sjaak ZuidamS. Zuidam60
A
10
A
62Teddy PottsT. Potts
Ellery De GierE. De Gier59
A
11
A
62Giulliano VredeG. Vrede
 
Bogdan van VlietB. van Vliet58
A
12
G
68Rainer KneisslR. Kneissl
Kevin ZiegenhagenK. Ziegenhagen57
M
13
M
62Pierre-Yves MoulinP. Moulin
Mitchel De GierM. De Gier52
G
14
A
61Maurits TouzaniM. Touzani

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to FC Groningen. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tieme Van Der Hoeven.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Groningen kick off!
2.26
With a delightful solo run, Mario de Koning stretches the opposition's defence. Mario de Koning tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Giovanni M. Iaquinta easily smothers it!
12.53
Said Bergdolmo chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Pardo. Jose Javier Pardo darts forward. Jose Javier Pardo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
14.13
Said Bergdolmo sees Daan Korsten in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daan Korsten deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ellery De Gier. Ellery De Gier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niels Lambers.
22.06
Mark Fuchs makes a probing pass to Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts shoots from long range. Solid save from Johan Dijkstra.
27.34
Chris Kok flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Wilnis controls it well on his chest. Pascal Wilnis flicks a high pass forward. Sjaak Zuidam collects the pass. Sjaak Zuidam whips in a cross ball towards Ellery De Gier. Ellery De Gier beats his man to it with a header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.13
Said Bergdolmo advances with the ball. Said Bergdolmo advances with the ball. Said Bergdolmo shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
32.41
Ellery De Gier clumsily knocks into Ferdi Graaven. The referee calls over Ellery De Gier and warns him to calm down! Ferdi Graaven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.38
David de Graaf flicks a high pass forward. Giulliano Vrede holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giulliano Vrede knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Kok.
40.38
Albert De Goey barges into Jose Javier Pardo. Albert De Goey is given a warning by the referee! Jose Javier Pardo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.14
Pascal Wilnis flicks a high pass forward. Sjaak Zuidam collects the pass. Sjaak Zuidam sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Giovanni M. Iaquinta is on top of it.
45.00
Zerbini Gelsi makes a strong solo run forward. Zerbini Gelsi threads a neat ball through to Sjaak Zuidam. Sjaak Zuidam puts a great ball through. Ellery De Gier runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. PSV Eindhoven appear unchanged since the first half. FC Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
PSV Eindhoven kick off!
48.15
Sjaak Zuidam clumsily knocks into Ferdi Graaven. Sjaak Zuidam is shown the yellow card! Ferdi Graaven stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.49
Mark Fuchs threads a neat ball through to Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Chris Kok.
53.25
David de Graaf sees Teddy Potts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Potts finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Javier Pardo laces a through ball forward to Sjaak Zuidam. Sjaak Zuidam knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Greg Clegg.
55.02
Jose Javier Pardo makes a simple pass to Ellery De Gier. Ellery De Gier knocks in a cross ball towards Sjaak Zuidam. Sjaak Zuidam gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
59.32
Said Bergdolmo threads a neat ball through to Daan Korsten. Daan Korsten darts forward. Daan Korsten tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
65.34
Albert De Goey makes a probing pass to Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede plays a one-two with Teddy Potts and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Giulliano Vrede provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Said Bergdolmo's outstretched leg.
67.10
Zerbini Gelsi flicks a high pass forward. Daan Korsten controls it well on his chest. Daan Korsten flicks a high ball forward to Ellery De Gier who takes it down. Ellery De Gier shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Giovanni M. Iaquinta.
71.08
David de Graaf threads a neat ball through to Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johan Dijkstra who gathers it comfortably.
72.55
Niels Lambers passes the ball forward to Mark Fuchs. Mark Fuchs chips the ball to his team mate, Giulliano Vrede. Giulliano Vrede whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
79.58
Jose Javier Pardo plays the ball forward to Sjaak Zuidam. Sjaak Zuidam controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
81.09
Mark Fuchs brings the ball forward. Mark Fuchs whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Ighli Carrera blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
83.32
Said Bergdolmo knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Pardo. Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Javier Pardo plays the ball forward to Ellery De Gier. Ellery De Gier lofts in a cross ball towards Sjaak Zuidam. Sjaak Zuidam directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
89.20
Chris Kok threads the ball through to Daan Korsten. Daan Korsten flicks a high pass forward. Sjaak Zuidam holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sjaak Zuidam sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

PSV Eindhoven

FC Groningen
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.3%
33.7%
Play Area
27.9%
44.2%
27.9%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Said Bergdolmo of PSV Eindhoven

Match Ratings
1.Johan Dijkstra (GK)
6
2.Chris Kok (DEF)
7
3.Zerbini Gelsi (DEF)
7
4.Said Bergdolmo (DEF)
9
5.Ighli Carrera (DEF)
6
6.Mario de Koning (MID)
6
7.Daan Korsten (MID)
7
8.Jose Javier Pardo (MID)
8
9.Pascal Wilnis (MID)
6
10.Sjaak Zuidam (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Ellery De Gier (ATT)
6
 
12.Bogdan van Vliet (ATT)
0
13.Kevin Ziegenhagen (MID)
0
14.Mitchel De Gier (GK)
0

1.Giovanni M. Iaquinta (GK)
9
2.Niels Lambers (DEF)
6
3.Greg Clegg (DEF)
6
4.Ivar Jacobs (DEF)
6
5.Ferdi Graaven (DEF)
6
6.David de Graaf (MID)
6
7.Albert De Goey (MID)
6
8.Mark Fuchs (MID)
7
9.Nelson Molenaar (ATT)
6
10.Teddy Potts (ATT)
6
11.Giulliano Vrede (ATT)
6
 
12.Rainer Kneissl (GK)
0
13.Pierre-Yves Moulin (MID)
0
14.Maurits Touzani (ATT)
0