Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 8,752 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bogdan Heerkens.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bogdan Heerkens.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VVV Venlo get the match underway!
2.58
0-0Jamal De Visser chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero lofts in a cross ball towards Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
3.05
1-0Scott Collins passes the ball forward to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Milan Berck Grot had no chance!! Goal for PSV Eindhoven!
8.25
1-0Jamal De Visser catches Manuel Barbosa in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Jamal De Visser to come over. It's a red card!! Manuel Barbosa rubs his head but gets up unharmed.
10.54
1-0Garry Abidallah catches Dave Brand on the ankles. The referee brings Garry Abidallah to one side and gives him a warning! Dave Brand stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.58
1-0Gavin Allman knocks the ball forward to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Gavin Allman but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.47
1-0Frederico Menendez kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Abidallah.
20.01
Frederico Menendez passes the ball forward to Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy advances with the ball. Stefano Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
22.32
1-0With some swift thinking, Juan-Carlos Galadames plays the ball forward to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
27.18
Matt Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Allman who brings the ball under control. Gavin Allman knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.37
Adolfo Farinos knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Collins. Scott Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jeremy Kreek.
34.07
Frederico Menendez flicks a high pass forward to Matt Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Matt Naysmith makes an attacking run forward. Matt Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.50
Juan-Carlos Galadames flicks a high pass forward to Dave Brand who brings the ball under control. Dave Brand shoots from long range. Milan Berck Grot easily gets down and covers it.
40.08
Juan-Carlos Galadames flicks a high pass forward to Stefano Van Nistelrooy who brings the ball under control. Stefano Van Nistelrooy surges forward with the ball. Stefano Van Nistelrooy shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
42.27
Scott Collins breaks forward. Scott Collins flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Barbosa controls it well on his chest. Manuel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Collins. Scott Collins finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. VVV Venlo have changed their lineup with Moreno Banchelli replacing Garry Abidallah.
45.00
The whistle blows and PSV Eindhoven get the second half underway!
49.12
Juan-Carlos Galadames passes the ball forward to Scott Collins. Scott Collins hits a low pass to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Milan Berck Grot manages to keep it out.
55.45
Moreno Banchelli catches Gavin Allman on the ankles. Moreno Banchelli is warned by the referee! Gavin Allman runs off the knock.
57.30
Matt Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Barbosa who brings the ball under control. Manuel Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Collins. Scott Collins makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
59.30
Djamel Raguel knocks the ball forward to Jeremy Kreek. Jeremy Kreek knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
60.01
2-0VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Yuri Goossen replacing Jeremy Kreek .
61.02
Matt Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Brand. Dave Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.51
Louis De Vogt threads the ball through to Scott Collins. Scott Collins flicks a high pass forward. Matt Naysmith collects the pass. Matt Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
65.12
Stefano Van Nistelrooy makes a probing pass to Scott Collins. Scott Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moreno Banchelli.
69.17
With a delightful solo run, Matt Naysmith stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Milan Berck Grot is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
72.03
Jeroen Schulpen flicks a high pass forward to Mario Veldman who brings the ball under control. With great vision, Mario Veldman plays the ball forward to Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.47
Juan-Carlos Galadames sees Stefano Van Nistelrooy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefano Van Nistelrooy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith shoots from distance. Milan Berck Grot gets down and covers it.
78.24
Matt Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Dave Brand who brings the ball under control. Dave Brand shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Milan Berck Grot smothers it!
81.43
Frederico Menendez makes a simple pass to Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy threads a neat ball through to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa cuts inside the box! Manuel Barbosa takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.42
Frederico Menendez knocks the ball forward to Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
89.07
Dave Brand kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
78%
22%
Play Area
22%
42.7%
35.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Naysmith of PSV Eindhoven |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ernesto Soto (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Juan-Carlos Galadames (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Menendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adolfo Farinos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Louis De Vogt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Naysmith (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Stefano Van Nistelrooy (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Allman (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Manuel Barbosa (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Dave Brand (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Sylvain Mike (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Iwan Van Der Woerdt (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aron de Graaf (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Milan Berck Grot (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Garry Abidallah (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Mario Veldman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jeroen Schulpen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Djamel Raguel (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jeremy Kreek (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Petri Ten Hag (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jamal De Visser (MID) |  | 3 |
| 9. | Oscar Barkero (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Armin Spengler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Romano Hosé (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Moreno Banchelli (GK) | 5 | |
| 13. | Yuri Goossen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sander Vos (GK) | 0 | |