Match Report


PSV EindhovenPSV Eindhoven     Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem
Rulzetta WhiteRulzetta White Computer Player Computer Player
Ernesto SotoE. Soto69
G
1
G
68Steven RoordaS. Roorda
Louis De VogtL. De Vogt67
D
2
D
60Marchanno De WindtM. De Windt
Juan-Carlos GaladamesJ. Galadames72
D
3
D
58Alfred WetherallA. Wetherall
Adolfo FarinosA. Farinos70
D
4
D
57Johan PienaarJ. Pienaar
Frederico MenendezF. Menendez72
D
5
D
56Danny WijngaardenD. Wijngaarden
Stefano Van NistelrooyS. Van Nistelrooy72
M
6
M
58Ferry HansmaF. Hansma
Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith78
M
7
M
53Said MonteiroS. Monteiro
Sylvain MikeS. Mike68
M
captain8
M
53Martin KleinM. Klein
Aron de GraafA. de Graaf66
A
9
M
51Kevin AllachK. Allach
Manuel BarbosaM. Barbosa69
A
10
A
72Eoin GreeningE. Greening
Gavin AllmanG. Allman72
A
11captain
A
60Tijani KarnebeekT. Karnebeek
 
Fred MeijerF. Meijer54
D
12
G
65Maurice WauM. Wau
Scott CollinsS. Collins71
M
13
G
64Stefan BesselinkS. Besselink
Dave BrandD. Brand69
A
14
A
59Lorenzo ScottiL. Scotti

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to Vitesse Arnhem. 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 Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Bogdan Heerkens.


0.00
The first half starts with Vitesse Arnhem kicking off!
2.51
Matt Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Martin Klein. Matt Naysmith is shown the yellow card! Martin Klein stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.28
Louis De Vogt flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Mike controls it well on his chest. Sylvain Mike threads a neat ball through to Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Manuel Barbosa scores for PSV Eindhoven!!
9.18
Juan-Carlos Galadames sees space and advances. Juan-Carlos Galadames flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Allman who brings the ball under control. Gavin Allman shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
10.43
Martin Klein makes a simple pass to Kevin Allach. Kevin Allach knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.32
Adolfo Farinos threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Mike. Sylvain Mike kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Steven Roorda reads it well. Excellent save!
15.18
With a delightful solo run, Matt Naysmith stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.49
Adolfo Farinos flicks the ball to his team mate, Louis De Vogt. Louis De Vogt advances with the ball. Louis De Vogt finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
22.47
Said Monteiro clumsily knocks into Gavin Allman. The referee calls over Said Monteiro and warns him to calm down! Gavin Allman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.42
With imagination, Stefano Van Nistelrooy plays the ball forward to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa shoots from distance. Steven Roorda gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
38.27
Juan-Carlos Galadames hits a low pass to Sylvain Mike. Sylvain Mike flicks a high pass forward to Aron de Graaf who brings the ball under control. Aron de Graaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half. The PSV Eindhoven players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
PSV Eindhoven kick off and get the second half underway!
47.41
Without breaking stride, Sylvain Mike plays the ball forward to Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.41
Matt Naysmith makes a probing pass to Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Steven Roorda effortlessly smothers it!
55.03
Martin Klein flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Greening holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eoin Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ernesto Soto who gathers it comfortably.
60.18
Juan-Carlos Galadames receives the ball from a throw-in from Louis De Vogt. Juan-Carlos Galadames takes it forward alone. Juan-Carlos Galadames hits a low pass to Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
66.57
Adolfo Farinos threads a neat ball through to Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Barbosa rushes past Johan Pienaar! Manuel Barbosa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.10
With vision, Louis De Vogt plays the ball forward to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman sees Aron de Graaf just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Aron de Graaf cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball cannons off Alfred Wetherall, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
72.48
It's a corner kick. Sylvain Mike kicks a low ball out wide. Eoin Greening reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
75.03
Adolfo Farinos passes the ball forward to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Gavin Allman. Gavin Allman shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
77.01
PSV Eindhoven have made 2 substitutions with Fred Meijer replacing Juan-Carlos Galadames and Dave Brand replacing Aron de Graaf .
83.19
Fred Meijer passes the ball forward to Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.33
Danny Wijngaarden makes a beautiful solo run. Danny Wijngaarden flicks a high pass forward. Said Monteiro controls it well on his chest. Said Monteiro shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

PSV Eindhoven

Vitesse Arnhem
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
10
0
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
23.9%
49.3%
26.8%

Scorers
Manuel Barbosa 4, 15, 67
Dave Brand 83

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

Match Ratings