Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 19,136 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Veloso.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Veloso.
0.00
0-0PSV Eindhoven start the match!
2.27
0-0Ivo Langerak runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ivo Langerak puts a great ball through but Clarence Arts is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
4.37
1-0Scott Collins flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Mike easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sylvain Mike makes a probing pass between the defence to Scott Collins. Scott Collins strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.43
1-0Adolfo Farinos hacks Avril Marrero from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Avril Marrero stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.38
1-0Tim Van Ede flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Patterson controls it well on his chest. Spencer Patterson plays a one-two with Scott Collins and rushes in on goal... Spencer Patterson takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
16.08
1-0Avril Marrero takes a long throw-in. Dries Zuidam deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.03
Bryan Vrede kicks a strong pass forward to Avril Marrero. Avril Marrero flicks a high pass forward to Clarence Arts who brings the ball under control. Clarence Arts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Menendez.
27.17
Tim Van Ede runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tim Van Ede knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.59
Scott Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Opschoor. Edgar Opschoor shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
30.40
Tjalle Stroeve makes a probing pass to Sylvain Mike. Sylvain Mike kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Collins. Scott Collins shoots from 25 yards but Tino Morgan reads it well. Well saved!
32.53
Alex McStay flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Martinez who takes it down. Eugenio Martinez makes a probing pass to Avril Marrero. Avril Marrero advances inside the box! Avril Marrero comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but Iwan Van Der Woerdt is on top of it.
34.38
1-0Eugenio Martinez flicks a high pass forward to Ivo Langerak who brings the ball under control. Ivo Langerak knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrio Lazzarini. With a superhuman jump, Demetrio Lazzarini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
36.54
With a delightful solo run, Frederico Menendez stretches the opposition's defence. Frederico Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Scott Collins. Scott Collins heads the ball goalwards. Tino Morgan manages to gather it.
38.06
Sylvain Mike passes the ball forward to Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.07
Bryan Vrede plays the ball forward to Avril Marrero. Avril Marrero threads a neat ball through to Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts knocks the ball forward, putting Dries Zuidam through on goal. Dries Zuidam shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.07
Eugenio Martinez makes a simple pass to Dries Zuidam. Dries Zuidam flicks a high ball forward to Clarence Arts who takes it down. Clarence Arts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.34
Sylvain Mike knocks the ball forward to Tim Van Ede. Tim Van Ede whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson beats his man to it with a header. Tino Morgan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. PSV Eindhoven appear unchanged since the first half. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with AZ 67 Alkmaar kicking off!
53.29
2-0Adolfo Farinos hacks Clarence Arts from behind! The referee calls over Adolfo Farinos and warns him to calm down! Clarence Arts stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.17
Tjalle Stroeve makes a probing pass to Frederico Menendez. Frederico Menendez hits a low pass to Sylvain Mike. Sylvain Mike whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Tino Morgan.
55.54
2-0It's a corner kick. Sylvain Mike kicks a low ball out wide. Demetrio Lazzarini gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
60.30
Tjalle Stroeve knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy knocks the ball forward to Scott Collins. Scott Collins whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.05
Tim Van Ede makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa runs straight at the defence! Manuel Barbosa looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Manuel Barbosa scores for PSV Eindhoven!!
72.37
3-0Shota de Vries flicks a high ball forward to Dries Zuidam who takes it down. Dries Zuidam hits a low pass to Ivo Langerak. Ivo Langerak lofts in a cross ball towards Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Frederico Menendez's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
73.33
3-0It's a corner kick. Avril Marrero loops the ball in to towards the near post. Spencer Patterson jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
77.15
3-0PSV Eindhoven have made a substitution with Aron de Graaf replacing Tim Van Ede .
79.06
3-0Demetrio Lazzarini clumsily knocks into Adolfo Farinos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adolfo Farinos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.10
Cliff Dijkstra arcs the ball upfield. Clarence Arts shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Iwan Van Der Woerdt. Excellent save.
89.01
Dries Zuidam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Clarence Arts. Clarence Arts whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Martinez. Eugenio Martinez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
26.7%
42.7%
30.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Collins of PSV Eindhoven |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Iwan Van Der Woerdt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Frederico Menendez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Adolfo Farinos (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Tjalle Stroeve (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefano Van Nistelrooy (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Collins (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Sylvain Mike (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Tim Van Ede (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Spencer Patterson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Manuel Barbosa (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Edgar Opschoor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marc Dodd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aron de Graaf (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Matt Griffin (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tino Morgan (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Shota de Vries (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bryan Vrede (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cliff Dijkstra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dries Zuidam (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Avril Marrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eugenio Martinez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Demetrio Lazzarini (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Ivo Langerak (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Clarence Arts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ronny Favo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Galadames (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rob de Boer (ATT) | 0 | |