Match Report


PSV EindhovenPSV Eindhoven     NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Rulzetta WhiteRulzetta White Computer Player Computer Player
Ernesto SotoE. Soto69
G
1captain
G
58Winston BergkampW. Bergkamp
Louis De VogtL. De Vogt67
D
2
D
67Manuel CamposM. Campos
Juan-Carlos GaladamesJ. Galadames72
D
3
D
66Eugenio HierroE. Hierro
Adolfo FarinosA. Farinos70
D
4
D
64Delano Van HintumD. Van Hintum
Frederico MenendezF. Menendez72
D
5
D
63Lee KahnL. Kahn
Sylvain MikeS. Mike68
M
6
M
67Billy MortonB. Morton
Scott CollinsS. Collins71
M
7
M
65Rainer JahnR. Jahn
Stefano Van NistelrooyS. Van Nistelrooy72
M
captain8
A
66Aaron ArveladzeA. Arveladze
Aron de GraafA. de Graaf66
A
9
A
60Carlos QuaresmaC. Quaresma
Manuel BarbosaM. Barbosa69
A
10
A
58Sergio ZwaanswijkS. Zwaanswijk
Gavin AllmanG. Allman72
A
11
A
56Alain PadovaniA. Padovani
 
Iwan Van Der WoerdtI. Van Der Woerdt66
G
12
M
63Pierre G. TacchiniP. Tacchini
Fred MeijerF. Meijer54
D
13
D
62Frank MurphyF. Murphy
Dave BrandD. Brand69
A
14
D
59Gilles LinekerG. Lineker

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to NEC Nijmegen. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marino Elshot.


0.00
The first half starts with NEC Nijmegen kicking off!
2.16
Rainer Jahn clumsily knocks into Juan-Carlos Galadames. Rainer Jahn is shown the yellow card! Juan-Carlos Galadames hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.06
Juan-Carlos Galadames surges forward with the ball. Juan-Carlos Galadames chips the ball to his team mate, Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
16.38
Stefano Van Nistelrooy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aron de Graaf. With some swift thinking, Aron de Graaf plays the ball forward to Manuel Barbosa who has made a great run into the box. Manuel Barbosa rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.37
Adolfo Farinos passes the ball forward to Scott Collins. Scott Collins makes a probing pass to Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf rushes past Manuel Campos! Some silky footwork from Aron de Graaf provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Winston Bergkamp has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.54
Stefano Van Nistelrooy knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Eugenio Hierro.
28.42
It's a corner kick. Stefano Van Nistelrooy loops the ball over to the far post. Some silky footwork from Juan-Carlos Galadames provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.27
Carlos Quaresma threads the ball through to Aaron Arveladze. Aaron Arveladze knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Louis De Vogt.
36.07
Rainer Jahn sees space and advances. Rainer Jahn lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Arveladze. Aaron Arveladze fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
38.25
Billy Morton threads the ball through to Carlos Quaresma. Carlos Quaresma shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.16
Gavin Allman flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Barbosa who brings the ball under control. Manuel Barbosa advances inside the box! Manuel Barbosa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Manuel Barbosa scores for PSV Eindhoven!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. PSV Eindhoven appear unchanged since the first half. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
PSV Eindhoven kick off the second half!
49.03
Billy Morton catches Stefano Van Nistelrooy on the ankles. The referee warns Billy Morton to calm down! Stefano Van Nistelrooy runs off the knock.
51.07
Sylvain Mike catches Billy Morton on the ankles. Sylvain Mike is shown the yellow card! Billy Morton stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.07
Juan-Carlos Galadames chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy brings the ball forward. Stefano Van Nistelrooy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Campos.
57.19
Frederico Menendez chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Collins. Scott Collins tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Winston Bergkamp with no chance!! Goal for PSV Eindhoven!
60.47
Rainer Jahn passes the ball forward to Carlos Quaresma. Carlos Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Alain Padovani. Alain Padovani knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Ernesto Soto. Excellent save.
69.54
Sylvain Mike sees a break and surges forward. Sylvain Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
71.24
Manuel Campos sees space and advances. Manuel Campos makes a probing pass to Alain Padovani. Alain Padovani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ernesto Soto.
72.54
It's a corner kick. Rainer Jahn loops the ball in to towards the near post. Billy Morton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
73.27
Stefano Van Nistelrooy runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stefano Van Nistelrooy shoots from distance. Winston Bergkamp easily gets down and covers it.
75.14
Stefano Van Nistelrooy threads a neat ball through to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.19
Stefano Van Nistelrooy runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stefano Van Nistelrooy lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
79.06
Delano Van Hintum makes a simple pass to Billy Morton. Billy Morton flicks a high pass forward to Alain Padovani who brings the ball neatly under control. Alain Padovani whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Zwaanswijk. Sergio Zwaanswijk heads the ball goalwards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. NEC Nijmegen are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
81.57
Rainer Jahn flicks the ball to his team mate, Alain Padovani. Alain Padovani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.04
Adolfo Farinos makes a probing pass to Sylvain Mike. Sylvain Mike flicks the ball to his team mate, Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.25
Adolfo Farinos runs forward with the ball. Adolfo Farinos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
89.57
Frederico Menendez passes the ball forward to Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Barbosa. With a superhuman jump, Manuel Barbosa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

PSV Eindhoven

NEC Nijmegen
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
26.9%
42.3%
30.8%

Scorers
Aron de Graaf 18
Manuel Barbosa 42, 90
Scott Collins 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Barbosa of PSV Eindhoven

Match Ratings