Match Report


PSV EindhovenPSV Eindhoven     Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Johan DijkstraJ. Dijkstra62
G
1captain
G
70Robert HeijeR. Heije
Roberto SchoutenR. Schouten67
D
2
D
67Ger ElzingaG. Elzinga
Chris KokC. Kok64
D
3
D
67Claudio GentoC. Gento
Zerbini GelsiZ. Gelsi60
D
captain4
D
66Max ForbesM. Forbes
Ighli CarreraI. Carrera59
D
5
D
65Dennis MolendijkD. Molendijk
Mario de KoningM. de Koning63
M
6
M
64Jeremie DemontJ. Demont
Daan KorstenD. Korsten63
M
7
M
63Albert RobbenA. Robben
Kevin ZiegenhagenK. Ziegenhagen57
M
8
M
58Nelson van der MeerN. van der Meer
Zerbini MarescaZ. Maresca54
M
9
A
69Alexander BreyerA. Breyer
Ellery De GierE. De Gier60
A
10
A
60Simon JentschS. Jentsch
Sjaak ZuidamS. Zuidam60
A
11
A
57Sander Van WanrooyS. Van Wanrooy
 
Bogdan van VlietB. van Vliet58
A
12
G
65Adrian PancaroA. Pancaro
Mitchel De GierM. De Gier52
G
13
D
62Fatik MensahF. Mensah
Jan Vennegoor BlindJ. Blind50
M
14
G
61Brenny van der LindenB. van der Linden

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 8,786 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Silvain Piqué.


0.00
The whistle blows and PSV Eindhoven get the match underway!
3.37
Daan Korsten plays the ball forward to Sjaak Zuidam. Sjaak Zuidam shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
6.39
Simon Jentsch hacks Ighli Carrera from behind! Simon Jentsch is shown the yellow card! Ighli Carrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.48
Jeremie Demont knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Kok.
10.58
Mario de Koning flicks a high pass forward. Ellery De Gier collects the pass. Ellery De Gier tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Robert Heije.
12.01
Daan Korsten takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Zerbini Gelsi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.04
Kevin Ziegenhagen hacks Albert Robben from behind! The referee calls over Kevin Ziegenhagen and shows him a yellow card! Albert Robben stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.02
Kevin Ziegenhagen hacks Albert Robben from behind! The referee calls over Kevin Ziegenhagen and warns him to calm down! Albert Robben runs off the knock.
21.42
Daan Korsten threads a neat ball through to Ellery De Gier. Ellery De Gier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.51
Daan Korsten clumsily knocks into Nelson van der Meer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nelson van der Meer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.05
Zerbini Maresca makes a simple pass to Sjaak Zuidam. Sjaak Zuidam knocks in a cross ball towards Ellery De Gier. Ellery De Gier connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.17
Daan Korsten sees Ellery De Gier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ellery De Gier rushes past Claudio Gento! Ellery De Gier looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Robert Heije manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. PSV Eindhoven appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half. The Vitesse Arnhem players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem get the second half underway!
48.28
Roberto Schouten makes a probing pass to Kevin Ziegenhagen. Kevin Ziegenhagen threads the ball through to Sjaak Zuidam. Sjaak Zuidam knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Heije who gathers it comfortably.
51.36
Daan Korsten makes a probing pass to Sjaak Zuidam. Sjaak Zuidam shoots from long range but Robert Heije reads it well. Quality keeping!
53.24
Nelson van der Meer makes a simple pass to Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch shoots from long range but it flies wide!
59.13
Chris Kok makes a strong solo run forward. Chris Kok sees a break and surges forward. Chris Kok knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Heije who gathers it comfortably.
60.41
Albert Robben runs straight at the opposition's defence. Albert Robben knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johan Dijkstra who gathers it comfortably.
63.47
Claudio Gento catches Ellery De Gier on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ellery De Gier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.41
Nelson van der Meer flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Breyer collects the pass. Alexander Breyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.43
Nelson van der Meer passes the ball forward to Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy edges inside the box! Chris Kok barges into Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
73.19
Zerbini Maresca flicks a high ball forward to Sjaak Zuidam who takes it down. Sjaak Zuidam knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Heije who gathers it comfortably.
79.31
Albert Robben flicks the ball to his team mate, Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Jentsch. Some silky footwork from Simon Jentsch provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
87.32
Sjaak Zuidam barges into Claudio Gento. Sjaak Zuidam is shown the yellow card! Claudio Gento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.10
Zerbini Maresca makes a probing pass to Sjaak Zuidam. Sjaak Zuidam shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

PSV Eindhoven

Vitesse Arnhem
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
27.9%
45.9%
26.2%

Scorers
Sjaak Zuidam 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris Kok of PSV Eindhoven

Match Ratings