Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to ADO Den Haag. A crowd of 9,744 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Roest.


0.00
PSV Eindhoven kick off!
2.54
Robin Sier advances with the ball. Robin Sier flicks a high ball forward to Youssef van der Linden who takes it down. Youssef van der Linden plays a sublime one-two with Michael Kuyt and races in on goal... Youssef van der Linden takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
6.42
Mitchel Van Ankeren advances with the ball. Mitchel Van Ankeren finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.30
Niels Bisseling threads a neat ball through to Sjaak Marbus. Sjaak Marbus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
9.37
Jos Bot flicks a high ball forward to Copain Ax who takes it down. Copain Ax finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.17
Guillermo Fuchs threads a neat ball through to George Ketting. George Ketting kicks a strong pass forward to Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist plays a quick one-two with Sjaak Marbus and rushes in on goal... Scott McCoist cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.22
Kevin Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Erwin Arts. Erwin Arts passes the ball forward to Michael Kuyt. Michael Kuyt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.50
Sjaak Marbus threads the ball through to Remco Bisseling. Remco Bisseling shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
28.55
Antoine Goossen hacks Remco Bisseling from behind! The referee calls over Antoine Goossen and shows him a yellow card! Remco Bisseling runs off the knock.
34.50
Jordy Van Der Vaart threads a neat ball through to Alje Valk. Alje Valk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.34
Sjaak Marbus sees Jos Bot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jos Bot whips in a cross ball towards Remco Bisseling. Remco Bisseling gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.54
Guillermo Fuchs makes a simple pass to Copain Ax. Copain Ax knocks the ball forward to Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Jos Bot passes the ball forward to Remco Bisseling. Remco Bisseling lofts in a cross ball towards Copain Ax. Copain Ax rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball strikes Erwin Arts's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Copain Ax loops the ball over to the far post. Roger Van Der Doelen scoops up the ball.
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. ADO Den Haag also appear unchanged since the first half. The ADO Den Haag players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
ADO Den Haag kick off the second half!
47.05
Jos Bot threads a neat ball through to Copain Ax. Copain Ax shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.11
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.17
Copain Ax threads the ball through to Jos Bot. Jos Bot knocks in a cross ball towards George Ketting. George Ketting directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.33
Antoine Goossen makes a simple pass to Jordy Van Der Vaart. Jordy Van Der Vaart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erwin Arts. Erwin Arts knocks the ball forward to Alje Valk but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.20
George Ketting barges into Antoine Goossen. The referee calls over George Ketting and shows him a yellow card! Antoine Goossen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.18
Antoine Goossen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jordy Van Der Vaart. Jordy Van Der Vaart takes it forward alone. Jordy Van Der Vaart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niels Bisseling.
65.44
Jordy Van Der Vaart passes the ball forward to Michael Kuyt. Michael Kuyt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
69.59
Erwin Arts barges into Jos Bot. The referee calls over Erwin Arts and warns him to calm down! Jos Bot stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.17
Niels Bisseling passes the ball forward to Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist makes a probing pass between the defence to Remco Bisseling. Remco Bisseling cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Roger Van Der Doelen comfortably gets down and covers it.
72.02
Jos Bot makes a simple pass to Gianluca Terrevoli. Gianluca Terrevoli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Roger Van Der Doelen gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
73.48
Bryan Condé makes a strong solo run forward. Bryan Condé threads a neat ball through to Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.49
Sjaak Marbus flicks a high ball forward to Copain Ax who takes it down. Copain Ax whips in a cross ball towards Remco Bisseling. Remco Bisseling powers a header at goal. Roger Van Der Doelen comfortably punches it away to safety.
78.06
Guillermo Fuchs makes a strong solo run forward. Guillermo Fuchs flicks a high pass forward. Scott McCoist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott McCoist shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
81.25
Bryan Condé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Remco Bisseling. Remco Bisseling advances inside the box! Remco Bisseling rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.32
Antoine Goossen flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Dalglish who takes it down. Kevin Dalglish changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Alje Valk. Alje Valk connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jason Mustoe punches it away to safety.
87.27
Niels Bisseling clumsily knocks into Michael Kuyt. The referee calls over Niels Bisseling and shows him a yellow card! Michael Kuyt stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Jos Bot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Ketting. George Ketting finds some space and shoots from distance. Roger Van Der Doelen effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
37.9%
39.1%
23%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Remco Bisseling of ADO Den Haag

Match Ratings
1.Jason Mustoe (GK)
6
2.Guillermo Fuchs (DEF)
7
3.Bryan Condé (DEF)
8
4.Niels Bisseling (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Gianluca Terrevoli (MID)
6
6.Copain Ax (MID)
6
7.Sjaak Marbus (MID)
6
8.Jos Bot (MID)
8
9.George Ketting (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Scott McCoist (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Remco Bisseling (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Rodney Bosch (DEF)
0
13.Nuno Jesus (ATT)
0
14.Harvey Heubach (ATT)
0