Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 20,195 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and PSV Eindhoven kick off!
2.13
0-0Stefaan De Witte barges into Fred Viscaal. The referee calls over Stefaan De Witte and warns him to calm down! Fred Viscaal gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.48
0-0Fred Viscaal clumsily knocks into Stefaan De Witte. The referee calls over Fred Viscaal and warns him to calm down! Stefaan De Witte hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.52
0-0Raymond Arveladze brings the ball forward. Raymond Arveladze knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefaan De Witte. Stefaan De Witte shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
18.11
0-1Bakary Richter threads the ball through to Alje Moeliker. Alje Moeliker makes a simple pass to Daniele Facci. Daniele Facci whips in a cross ball towards Stefaan De Witte. Stefaan De Witte flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.20
Danny Smits catches Alje Moeliker on the ankles. Danny Smits is warned by the referee! Alje Moeliker runs off the knock.
22.38
0-1Henry Boussatta knocks the ball forward to Tim Ditewig. Tim Ditewig shoots from outside the area but Joos Kluivert is on top of it.
30.29
Emanuel Zavagno knocks the ball forward to Michael Janssen. Michael Janssen shoots from 20 yards. Joos Kluivert is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.50
Danny Smits makes a probing pass to Tim Ditewig. Tim Ditewig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.18
1-1Emanuel Zavagno sees space and advances. Emanuel Zavagno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.13
Wilco Postma kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Facci. Daniele Facci whips in a cross ball towards Stefaan De Witte. Stefaan De Witte flicks the ball with his head. Eduardo Campos manages to gather it comfortably.
42.34
Abdelkrim Kachloul makes a probing pass to Daniele Facci. Daniele Facci plays a perfect one-two with Stefaan De Witte and rushes in on goal... Daniele Facci cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Eduardo Campos manages to keep it out.
44.21
Fred Viscaal knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Smits. Danny Smits decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Smits lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Janssen. Michael Janssen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at 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
45.00
The second half starts with Heracles Almelo kicking off!
53.57
Alje Moeliker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniele Facci. Daniele Facci makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefaan De Witte. Stefaan De Witte rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.48
Wilco Postma kicks a strong pass forward to Jamal Kuyt. Jamal Kuyt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.44
2-1Wilco Postma decides to run forward with the ball. Wilco Postma kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Facci but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.03
Henry Boussatta kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Janssen. Michael Janssen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.41
Abdelkrim Kachloul makes a simple pass to Stefaan De Witte. Stefaan De Witte whips in a cross ball towards Jamal Kuyt. Jamal Kuyt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.35
Abdelkrim Kachloul makes a simple pass to Jamal Kuyt. Jamal Kuyt knocks in a cross ball towards Stefaan De Witte. Stefaan De Witte connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
79.04
Mariano S. Rocha flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Janssen. Michael Janssen threads the ball through to Tim Ditewig. Tim Ditewig makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.55
Raymond Arveladze knocks the ball to his team mate, Wilco Postma. Wilco Postma makes a simple pass to Jamal Kuyt. Jamal Kuyt goes all the way! Jamal Kuyt shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Eduardo Campos manages to keep it out.
84.13
2-1PSV Eindhoven are easily keeping Heracles Almelo at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
87.38
Emanuel Zavagno brings the ball forward. Emanuel Zavagno shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
26.3%
43.4%
30.3%
Scorers
| Michael Janssen 30, 44 | Stefaan De Witte 18 |