Match Report


NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen     PSV EindhovenPSV Eindhoven
Computer Player Computer Player Ryan Hextall Ryan Hextall
Peter DaviesP. Davies56
G
1
G
87Axel CrespoA. Crespo
Jurgen HendriksJ. Hendriks82
D
2
D
81Jose FloresJ. Flores
Ronnie KansR. Kans69
D
3
D
77Wout KoningW. Koning
Humphrey Van Der GaagH. Van Der Gaag66
D
4captain
D
73Joost HuizinghJ. Huizingh
Davy TuhuteruD. Tuhuteru65
D
5
D
72Gary DavidsonG. Davidson
Bjšrn NeeskensB. Neeskens69
M
6
M
91Bernard SongB. Song
Bryan BosschaartB. Bosschaart65
M
7
M
88Gerard BosschaartG. Bosschaart
ƒtienne Arveladzeƒ. Arveladze67
A
8
M
83Richard DijkstraR. Dijkstra
Hans WeversH. Wevers67
A
9
A
92Jon Dahl DegnJ. Degn
Mehdi Ait-OuarabM. Ait-Ouarab65
A
captain10
A
92David OliveiraD. Oliveira
Danny HespD. Hesp52
A
11
A
85Garry Van Den BromG. Van Den Brom
 
Gary DavidsonG. Davidson65
D
12
M
83Nikos HoogendorpN. Hoogendorp
Ivo MeeuwisI. Meeuwis64
M
13
A
83Nicolás RamírezN. Ramírez
Alberto NietoA. Nieto64
D
14
M
82Eugène RazakE. Razak

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to PSV Eindhoven. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while PSV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rob Pasanen.


0.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off the first half!
4.38
Bjšrn Neeskens flicks a high pass forward. Danny Hesp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Hesp shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Axel Crespo manages to gather it.
9.28
Jon Dahl Degn barges into Humphrey Van Der Gaag. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Humphrey Van Der Gaag runs off the knock.
12.05
Richard Dijkstra catches Bjšrn Neeskens on the ankles. The referee brings Richard Dijkstra to one side and gives him a warning! Bjšrn Neeskens runs off the knock.
14.42
Joost Huizingh makes a simple pass to Richard Dijkstra. Richard Dijkstra flicks a high ball forward to Garry Van Den Brom who takes it down. Garry Van Den Brom edges inside the box! Garry Van Den Brom strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.08
Bjšrn Neeskens hacks Richard Dijkstra from behind! The referee warns Bjšrn Neeskens to calm down! Richard Dijkstra carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.41
Bjšrn Neeskens flicks the ball to his team mate, Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.43
Bjšrn Neeskens flicks a high pass forward to Mehdi Ait-Ouarab who brings the ball under control. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab knocks in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze powers a header at goal but Axel Crespo is on top of his game. Excellent save!
26.41
Gerard Bosschaart passes the ball forward to Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn whips in a cross ball towards Garry Van Den Brom. Garry Van Den Brom is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Peter Davies reads it well. Good keeping!
28.47
With vision, Richard Dijkstra plays the ball forward to Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.02
Without breaking stride, Gerard Bosschaart plays the ball forward to David Oliveira. David Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Van Den Brom. Garry Van Den Brom heads the ball goalwards but somehow Peter Davies manages to keep it out.
33.27
Bryan Bosschaart flicks a high ball forward to Hans Wevers who takes it down. Hans Wevers skips past Wout Koning! Hans Wevers comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
36.57
Gerard Bosschaart decides to run forward with the ball. Gerard Bosschaart lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.44
Bryan Bosschaart threads a neat ball through to Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mehdi Ait-Ouarab!
44.25
Jurgen Hendriks threads a neat ball through to Bryan Bosschaart. Bryan Bosschaart runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bryan Bosschaart makes a probing pass between the defence to Danny Hesp. Danny Hesp rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
45.00
Bjšrn Neeskens knocks the ball forward to Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab knocks the ball forward to ƒtienne Arveladze but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. NEC Nijmegen have changed their lineup with Gary Davidson replacing Hans Wevers and Alberto Nieto replacing Bryan Bosschaart. PSV Eindhoven appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and PSV Eindhoven get the second half underway!
48.26
Jurgen Hendriks comes in with a late challenge on Garry Van Den Brom. The referee warns Jurgen Hendriks to calm down! Garry Van Den Brom gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.02
Jose Flores knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Bosschaart. Gerard Bosschaart flicks a high pass forward. Garry Van Den Brom controls it well on his chest. Garry Van Den Brom controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
54.38
Gerard Bosschaart kicks a strong pass forward to David Oliveira. David Oliveira lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Van Den Brom. With a superhuman jump, Garry Van Den Brom connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Peter Davies gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
55.18
Ronnie Kans darts forward. Ronnie Kans passes the ball forward to Danny Hesp. Danny Hesp cuts inside the box! Danny Hesp shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.33
PSV Eindhoven have made 3 substitutions with Nikos Hoogendorp replacing Gary Davidson, Nicolás Ramírez replacing Gerard Bosschaart and Eugène Razak replacing David Oliveira .
63.05
Bernard Song makes an attacking run forward. Bernard Song knocks in a cross ball towards Eugène Razak. Eugène Razak heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
72.37
Alberto Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.10
Richard Dijkstra flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugène Razak. Eugène Razak knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Humphrey Van Der Gaag.
83.03
Richard Dijkstra flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Van Den Brom. Garry Van Den Brom knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Peter Davies has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Bjšrn Neeskens hacks Richard Dijkstra from behind! Bjšrn Neeskens is given another warning by the referee! Richard Dijkstra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

NEC Nijmegen

PSV Eindhoven
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
27.7%
47.7%
24.6%

Scorers
Mehdi Ait-Ouarab 40
Garry Van Den Brom 14, 51
Jon Dahl Degn 37, 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Van Den Brom of PSV Eindhoven

Match Ratings
1.Peter Davies (GK)
6
2.Jurgen Hendriks (DEF)
6
3.Ronnie Kans (DEF)
6
4.Humphrey Van Der Gaag (DEF)
6
5.Davy Tuhuteru (DEF)
6
6.Bjšrn Neeskens (MID)
6
7.Bryan Bosschaart (MID)
7
8.ƒtienne Arveladze (ATT)
6
9.Hans Wevers (ATT)
6
10.Mehdi Ait-Ouarab (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Danny Hesp (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Davidson (DEF)
6
13.Ivo Meeuwis (MID)
0
14.Alberto Nieto (DEF)
6

1.Axel Crespo (GK)
7
2.Jose Flores (DEF)
6
3.Wout Koning (DEF)
6
4.Joost Huizingh (DEF)
6
5.Gary Davidson (DEF)
6
6.Bernard Song (MID)
6
7.Gerard Bosschaart (MID)
8
8.Richard Dijkstra (MID)
7
9.Jon Dahl Degn (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
8
10.David Oliveira (ATT)
6
11.Garry Van Den Brom (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Nikos Hoogendorp (MID)
6
13.Nicolás Ramírez (ATT)
6
14.Eugène Razak (MID)
6