Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 8,870 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Hans Kooiman.
The pitch is in good condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Hans Kooiman.
0.00
0-0Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
3.39
0-0Kevin Dalglish flicks a high ball forward to Jordy Van Der Vaart who takes it down. Jordy Van Der Vaart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Zwaanswijk. Billy Zwaanswijk edges inside the box! Billy Zwaanswijk shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
4.06
Kevin Dalglish sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Kuyt. Michael Kuyt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.57
0-0Frank Human controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale Hughes. Dale Hughes threads a neat ball through to Glenn Vermeulen. Glenn Vermeulen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.19
0-0Youssef van der Linden knocks the ball forward to Alje Valk. Alje Valk knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Kuyt. Michael Kuyt makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
16.39
0-0Jan Vennegoor Veldman flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni Smit holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giovanni Smit makes a probing pass to Rodney Babangida but he's offside!
18.22
With vision, Kevin Dalglish picks a pass forward to Youssef van der Linden. Youssef van der Linden finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
20.12
0-0Erwin Arts barges into Dale Hughes. Erwin Arts is warned by the referee! Dale Hughes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.01
Ole Jochemsen flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni Smit controls it well on his chest. Giovanni Smit shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Roger Van Der Doelen.
22.47
0-0Corner kick to Ajax Amsterdam. Sven Kool plays it out to the edge of the box. Frank Human comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
24.03
Sven Kool makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giovanni Smit. Giovanni Smit knocks the ball forward to Glenn Vermeulen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.19
With vision, Dale Hughes plays the ball forward to Glenn Vermeulen. Glenn Vermeulen sees Giovanni Smit just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Giovanni Smit takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
33.32
Ole Jochemsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Kool. Sven Kool threads the ball through to Glenn Vermeulen. Glenn Vermeulen cuts inside the box! Glenn Vermeulen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.52
1-0Jordy Van Der Vaart kicks a strong pass forward to Erwin Arts. Erwin Arts shoots from 20 yards. The keeper, Alec Thomson, sees it late!! Goal for PSV Eindhoven!
39.21
Dale Hughes kicks a strong pass forward to Rodney Babangida. Rodney Babangida shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.20
Jordy Van Der Vaart makes a simple pass to Michael Kuyt. Michael Kuyt tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. PSV Eindhoven appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ajax Amsterdam players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
PSV Eindhoven kick off the second half!
49.32
Frank Human hits a low pass to Dale Hughes. Dale Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Glenn Vermeulen collects the pass. Glenn Vermeulen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.22
Sven Kool flicks a high ball forward to Rodney Babangida who takes it down. Rodney Babangida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Roger Van Der Doelen effortlessly gets down and covers it.
54.51
Frank Human knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodney Babangida. With some swift thinking, Rodney Babangida plays the ball forward to Giovanni Smit. Giovanni Smit knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney Babangida. Rodney Babangida jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
66.13
Jan Vennegoor Veldman catches Erwin Arts on the ankles. The referee warns Jan Vennegoor Veldman to calm down! Erwin Arts runs off the knock.
67.55
1-0Glenn Vermeulen comes in with a late challenge on Erwin Arts. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Erwin Arts carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.54
Jordy Van Der Vaart chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Kuyt. Michael Kuyt whips in a cross ball towards Billy Zwaanswijk. Billy Zwaanswijk rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Billy Zwaanswijk scores for PSV Eindhoven!!
73.15
2-0Sven Kool flicks a high ball forward to Glenn Vermeulen who takes it down. Glenn Vermeulen lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni Smit. Giovanni Smit rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is deflected wide by Jordy Van Der Vaart.
74.22
2-0Corner kick to Ajax Amsterdam. Sven Kool chips it out wide. Erwin Arts reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
75.03
Jordy Van Der Vaart catches Jan Vennegoor Veldman on the ankles. The referee brings Jordy Van Der Vaart to one side and gives him a warning! Jan Vennegoor Veldman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.19
2-0Giovanni Smit clumsily knocks into Robin Sier. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robin Sier stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.04
Jordy Van Der Vaart makes a simple pass to Erwin Arts. Erwin Arts knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Zwaanswijk. Billy Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Thomson who gathers it comfortably.
84.10
Jordy Van Der Vaart threads a neat ball through to Alje Valk. Alje Valk shoots from long range but Alec Thomson is on top of it.
89.42
Dale Hughes kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni Smit. Giovanni Smit makes a pass forward but Rodney Babangida makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.2%
58.8%
Play Area
31.2%
45%
23.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jordy Van Der Vaart of PSV Eindhoven |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Roger Van Der Doelen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Robin Sier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Dalglish (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Antoine Goossen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mitchel Van Ankeren (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Erwin Arts (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Jordy Van Der Vaart (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Michael Kuyt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Youssef van der Linden (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Zwaanswijk (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Alje Valk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Boudewijn Langerak (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Delano Inia (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roel Bosch (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alec Thomson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | George Klompe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ole Jochemsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frank Human (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dirk Riga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dale Hughes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sven Kool (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jan Vennegoor Veldman (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rodney Babangida (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Glenn Vermeulen (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Giovanni Smit (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Alberto Fontana (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nunzio Guzzo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Niels Shew A Tjon (DEF) | 0 | |