Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at IJsseldelta Stadion where PEC Zwolle play host to PSV Eindhoven. A crowd of 9,360 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
PEC Zwolle are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while PSV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Lindenbergh.
The pitch is in good condition.
PEC Zwolle are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while PSV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Lindenbergh.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with PSV Eindhoven kicking off!
3.28
0-0Stefano Van Nistelrooy makes a probing pass to Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
4.44
0-0Stefano Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward to Aron de Graaf who brings the ball under control. Aron de Graaf shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Sjaak de Boer.
5.18
0-0It's a corner kick. Matt Naysmith loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Stefano Van Nistelrooy takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
6.30
Matt Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa shoots from outside the area but Sjaak de Boer reads it well. Nice keeping!
9.36
Stefano Van Nistelrooy passes the ball forward to Scott Collins. Scott Collins knocks the ball forward to Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Sjaak de Boer manages to gather it.
14.18
Yuri Rijkaard flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlo Alessi. Carlo Alessi knocks the ball forward to Gerard Bosvelt. Gerard Bosvelt shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.57
Marc Lamey advances with the ball. Marc Lamey flicks a high ball forward to Victor de Wit who takes it down. Victor de Wit threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alfons Kooistra. Alfons Kooistra rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.20
Stefano Van Nistelrooy makes an attacking run forward. Stefano Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
30.38
Matt Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Allman who takes it down. Gavin Allman whips in a cross ball towards Scott Collins. Scott Collins makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
32.51
0-0Stefano Van Nistelrooy makes a simple pass to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.10
0-1Adolfo Farinos flicks a high pass forward to Stefano Van Nistelrooy who brings the ball under control. Stefano Van Nistelrooy hits a low pass to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.19
Frederico Menendez makes a probing pass to Adolfo Farinos. Adolfo Farinos hits a low pass to Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. PEC Zwolle appear unchanged since the first half. PSV Eindhoven also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with PEC Zwolle kicking off!
48.15
0-2Frederico Menendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Galadames. Juan-Carlos Galadames threads a neat ball through to Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman cuts inside the box! Gavin Allman tries a spectacular strike but Brian Huckerby is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
53.00
Scott Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.32
Barry Schoenmakers sees Alfons Kooistra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfons Kooistra sees a break and surges forward. Alfons Kooistra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefano Van Nistelrooy.
57.51
Juan-Carlos Galadames decides to run forward with the ball. Juan-Carlos Galadames makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sjaak de Boer who gathers it comfortably.
60.51
Scott Collins makes an attacking run forward. Scott Collins shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Sjaak de Boer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.47
Carlo Alessi chips the ball to his team mate, Victor de Wit. Victor de Wit shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.25
Victor de Wit flicks a high pass forward. Alfons Kooistra controls it well on his chest. Alfons Kooistra shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.21
Marc Lamey launches a long ball forward into the other half. Alfons Kooistra shoots from 25 yards but somehow Ernesto Soto manages to keep it out.
78.45
0-3Aron de Graaf comes in with a late challenge on Victor de Wit. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Victor de Wit runs off the knock.
78.45
0-3There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
89.05
Frederico Menendez makes a simple pass to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman flicks the ball with his head. Sjaak de Boer manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
10
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
30.6%
50%
19.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stefano Van Nistelrooy of PSV Eindhoven |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sjaak de Boer (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Marc Lamey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfonso Nesta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Huckerby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Yuri Rijkaard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robin De Vogt (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Barry Schoenmakers (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carlo Alessi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gerard Bosvelt (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Victor de Wit (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alfons Kooistra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jšrg Van Elshot (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ignacio de Bruin (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marco Robben (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ernesto Soto (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Louis De Vogt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan-Carlos Galadames (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adolfo Farinos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Frederico Menendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Scott Collins (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Stefano Van Nistelrooy (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Aron de Graaf (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Manuel Barbosa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Allman (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Iwan Van Der Woerdt (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fred Meijer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sylvain Mike (MID) | 0 | |