Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to ADO Den Haag. A crowd of 17,480 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Max Reuser.


0.00
The whistle blows and ADO Den Haag kick off!
3.22
With imagination, Bernard Song plays the ball forward to Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn knocks in a cross ball towards David Oliveira. David Oliveira flicks the ball with his head. Superb reactions from Chritophe Boniface. What a save!
4.16
Eugène Razak clumsily knocks into Hauke Rahn. The referee calls over Eugène Razak and shows him a yellow card! Hauke Rahn stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.20
Gabriel Muñoz sees a break and surges forward. Gabriel Muñoz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Oliveira. David Oliveira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nils Koschmieder.
9.18
Scott Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Rahn. Hauke Rahn flicks a high pass forward. Purrel Van De Hor controls it well on his chest. Purrel Van De Hor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Axel Crespo who gathers it comfortably.
10.29
With some swift thinking, Eugène Razak plays the ball forward to Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolás Ramírez. Nicolás Ramírez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Chritophe Boniface is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.27
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.00
Oscar Korsten flicks a high pass forward. Adrien Silva collects the pass. Adrien Silva sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.06
Eugène Razak hits a low pass to Nicolás Ramírez. Nicolás Ramírez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Meiklejohn.
38.05
Nicolás Ramírez barges into Alejandro Serrano. The referee calls over Nicolás Ramírez and shows him a yellow card! Alejandro Serrano runs off the knock.
40.53
Bernard Song chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolás Ramírez. Nicolás Ramírez shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
42.40
Alejandro Serrano flicks a high pass forward to John Dalglish who brings the ball neatly under control. John Dalglish makes a simple pass to Adrien Silva. Adrien Silva shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Nikos Hoogendorp sees Nicolás Ramírez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolás Ramírez knocks in a cross ball towards David Oliveira. David Oliveira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Nils Koschmieder blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. PSV Eindhoven appear unchanged since the first half. ADO Den Haag also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
PSV Eindhoven start the second half!
48.46
Gary Davidson makes a probing pass to Nikos Hoogendorp. Nikos Hoogendorp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn whips in a cross ball towards Nicolás Ramírez. Nicolás Ramírez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Nicolás Ramírez scores for PSV Eindhoven!!
53.55
John Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Purrel Van De Hor. Purrel Van De Hor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Muñoz.
57.20
John Dalglish controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sjaak Denneboom. Sjaak Denneboom knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Muñoz.
59.32
Bernard Song flicks a high pass forward. David Oliveira controls it well on his chest. David Oliveira plays a one-two with Nicolás Ramírez and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from David Oliveira provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Oliveira!
61.32
PSV Eindhoven have made 3 substitutions with Nick Meijer replacing Gary Davidson, Richard Dijkstra replacing Bernard Song and Garry Van Den Brom replacing Nicolás Ramírez .
63.07
Hugo Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Purrel Van De Hor. Purrel Van De Hor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Muñoz.
65.34
Alejandro Serrano threads a neat ball through to Hugo Quaresma. Hugo Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Adrien Silva. Adrien Silva knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.56
Joost Huizingh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Dijkstra. Richard Dijkstra flicks a high pass forward. Jon Dahl Degn controls it well on his chest. 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. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
72.18
John Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Sjaak Denneboom. Sjaak Denneboom knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.14
Scott Meiklejohn boots it upfield. Purrel Van De Hor lofts in a cross ball towards Sjaak Denneboom. Sjaak Denneboom beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for ADO Den Haag!
77.19
David Oliveira hacks Nils Koschmieder from behind! David Oliveira is given a warning by the referee! Nils Koschmieder stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.27
John Dalglish runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Sjaak Denneboom. Sjaak Denneboom directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Richard Dijkstra threads a neat ball through to Garry Van Den Brom. Garry Van Den Brom shoots from 20 yards but Chritophe Boniface is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
23.1%
43.1%
33.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolás Ramírez of PSV Eindhoven

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

1.Chritophe Boniface (GK)
6
2.Scott Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3.Alejandro Serrano (DEF)
6
4.Nils Koschmieder (DEF)
6
5.Hugo Quaresma (MID)
6
6.Hauke Rahn (MID)
6
7.John Dalglish (MID)
7
8.Oscar Korsten (MID)
6
9.Sjaak Denneboom (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Adrien Silva (ATT)
6
11.Purrel Van De Hor (ATT)
6
 
12.Mario Loureiro (DEF)
0
13.Marc Kok (MID)
0
14.Frank Hendrie (DEF)
0