Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Vliert where FC Den Bosch play host to PSV Eindhoven. A crowd of 9,519 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Den Bosch are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while PSV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Van Nistelrooy.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Den Bosch are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while PSV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Van Nistelrooy.
0.00
0-0PSV Eindhoven kick off the first half!
3.57
0-0Arjan de Koning comes in with a late challenge on Matt Naysmith. The referee warns Arjan de Koning to calm down! Matt Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.37
1-0Bruno Italiano flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Mans who brings the ball under control. Cedric Mans knocks the ball forward to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert knocks in a cross ball towards Purrel Marbus. Purrel Marbus jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.58
Stefano Van Nistelrooy threads the ball through to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Marcel Lanckohr had no chance!! Goal for PSV Eindhoven!
16.33
Scott Collins runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy directs the ball goalwards with his head. Marcel Lanckohr is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.04
Juan-Carlos Galadames controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Collins. Scott Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf connects with a diving header. Marcel Lanckohr is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.21
1-3Bruno Italiano runs forward with the ball. Bruno Italiano threads a neat ball through to Purrel Marbus. Purrel Marbus shoots from outside the area but somehow Ernesto Soto manages to keep it out.
32.05
1-3Scott Collins threads a neat ball through to Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cliff Stroeve.
34.48
Marco Collauto makes a probing pass to Mark Lambers. Mark Lambers flicks a high pass forward. Jack Kluivert controls it well on his chest. Jack Kluivert finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ernesto Soto!
36.50
Bruno Italiano flicks the ball to his team mate, Cliff Stroeve. Cliff Stroeve makes a simple pass to Purrel Marbus. Purrel Marbus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Farinos.
40.38
1-3Louis De Vogt flicks a high ball forward to Scott Collins who takes it down. Scott Collins threads a neat ball through to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.25
Sylvain Mike sees Dave Brand in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.30
Mark Lambers flicks a high pass forward. Jack Kluivert holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jack Kluivert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Den Bosch appear unchanged since the first half. PSV Eindhoven also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Den Bosch get the second half underway!
48.37
Juan-Carlos Galadames threads a neat ball through to Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Mike. Sylvain Mike knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Marcel Lanckohr. Excellent save.
49.29
1-3Purrel Marbus hacks Adolfo Farinos from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adolfo Farinos runs off the knock.
54.56
David Senden flicks a high pass forward. Purrel Marbus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Purrel Marbus shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
65.57
Cedric Mans flicks a high pass forward. Purrel Marbus collects the pass. Purrel Marbus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Naysmith.
66.08
1-3Juan-Carlos Galadames passes the ball forward to Dave Brand. Dave Brand knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Barbosa. Marco Collauto hacks Manuel Barbosa from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
67.55
Adolfo Farinos sees Scott Collins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Collins threads a neat ball through to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
69.36
David Senden runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Senden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ernesto Soto who gathers it comfortably.
72.47
Matt Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Scott Collins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Collins flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Barbosa shoots from 20 yards. Marcel Lanckohr gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
73.09
Dave Brand flicks a high pass forward. Aron de Graaf collects the pass. Aron de Graaf knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
77.22
Stefano Van Nistelrooy sees Dave Brand in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Brand sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
78.49
Cliff Stroeve knocks the ball forward to Purrel Marbus. Purrel Marbus tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Ernesto Soto.
79.01
1-3Corner kick to FC Den Bosch. David Senden plays it out to the edge of the box. Cedric Mans rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
85.13
Matt Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.5%
60.5%
Play Area
34.2%
42.1%
23.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stefano Van Nistelrooy of PSV Eindhoven |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marcel Lanckohr (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tomˆs Hill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bruno Italiano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marco Collauto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arjan de Koning (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Cedric Mans (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mark Lambers (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Cliff Stroeve (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Senden (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jack Kluivert (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Purrel Marbus (ATT) |   | 7 |
| 12. | Michael Lodewijks (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Johnny Van Der Hoeven (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martin Guerrero (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ernesto Soto (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Louis De Vogt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan-Carlos Galadames (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adolfo Farinos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matt Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stefano Van Nistelrooy (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Scott Collins (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Sylvain Mike (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Aron de Graaf (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Manuel Barbosa (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Dave Brand (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fred Meijer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sol Williamson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Allman (ATT) | 0 | |