Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 19,054 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Henry Jochemsen.


0.00
PSV Eindhoven kick off and get the first half underway!
3.25
Arco van Dijk sees Oscar Kooiman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Kooiman threads a neat ball through to Joost Timmer. Joost Timmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.17
Ruben Timmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Niven. Callum Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Melchior Oosterhof. Melchior Oosterhof is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Frank Janssen picks it out of the air!
9.35
Oliver Birkwald sees Callum Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Niven flicks a high ball forward to Kew Boussatta who takes it down. Kew Boussatta whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Timmer. Ruben Timmer connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Frank Janssen!
10.07
Arco van Dijk pushes mid-way up the pitch. Arco van Dijk sees a break and surges forward. Arco van Dijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.05
Mario Marbus punts the ball hopefully upfield. Melchior Oosterhof whips in a cross ball towards Anton Engels. Anton Engels finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.14
Oscar Kooiman clumsily knocks into Callum Niven. Oscar Kooiman is warned by the referee! Callum Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.04
Kew Boussatta takes it forward alone. Kew Boussatta shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
22.31
Reinder Ditewig clumsily knocks into Tim Piket. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tim Piket stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.28
Callum Niven threads the ball through to Melchior Oosterhof. Melchior Oosterhof shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.31
Martijn Wevers flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Piket. Tim Piket whips in a cross ball towards Joost Timmer. Joost Timmer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Johnny Inia picks it out of the air!
27.19
Arco van Dijk barges into Callum Niven. The referee calls over Arco van Dijk and shows him a yellow card! Callum Niven gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.22
Oliver Birkwald hacks Oscar Kooiman from behind! Oliver Birkwald is warned by the referee! Oscar Kooiman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.22
Free kick to PSV Eindhoven just outside the area...
31.08
Joost Timmer slowly runs up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
34.55
Chris Van Der Meyde takes it forward alone. Chris Van Der Meyde flicks the ball to his team mate, Martijn Wevers. Martijn Wevers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joost Timmer but he's offside!
39.33
Evans Salvetti runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Evans Salvetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.45
Callum Niven threads the ball through to Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk shoots from long range but somehow Frank Janssen manages to keep it out.
44.10
Mario Marbus runs forward with the ball. Mario Marbus knocks the ball forward to Kew Boussatta. Kew Boussatta shoots from 25 yards. Frank Janssen gets down and covers it.
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. Helmond Sport also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Helmond Sport kick off and get the second half underway!
48.45
Florian Metzger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Jess. David Jess passes the ball forward to Joost Timmer. Joost Timmer shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
51.17
Ruben Timmer darts forward. Ruben Timmer knocks in a cross ball towards Melchior Oosterhof. With a superhuman jump, Melchior Oosterhof connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Arco van Dijk clears it off the line with his head!
55.27
Joost Timmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martijn Wevers. Martijn Wevers shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
60.35
Oscar Kooiman surges forward with the ball. Oscar Kooiman finds some space and shoots from distance. Johnny Inia easily gets down and covers it.
61.57
Chris Van Der Meyde flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Kooiman collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Oscar Kooiman stretches the opposition's defence. Oscar Kooiman controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Tim Piket through on goal. Tim Piket takes a shot at goal but Johnny Inia is on top of it.
65.50
Ruben Timmer makes a beautiful solo run. Ruben Timmer shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
67.54
Chris Van Der Meyde pushes up the pitch. Chris Van Der Meyde makes a probing pass to Tim Piket. Tim Piket controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
69.09
Reinder Ditewig passes the ball forward to Melchior Oosterhof. Melchior Oosterhof passes the ball forward to Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk lofts in a cross ball towards Melchior Oosterhof. Melchior Oosterhof finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Frank Janssen is on top of it.
75.13
Claudio Menendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Piket. Tim Piket shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
77.04
Florian Metzger knocks the ball to his team mate, David Jess. David Jess flicks a high pass forward. Joost Timmer collects the pass. Joost Timmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.49
Arco van Dijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joost Timmer. Joost Timmer shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.29
Arco van Dijk brings the ball forward. Arco van Dijk threads the ball through to Tim Piket. Tim Piket knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.32
Ruben Timmer sees Jurgen Groenendijk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jurgen Groenendijk threads a neat ball through to Anton Engels. Anton Engels takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.3%
33.7%
Play Area
28.3%
43.5%
28.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anton Engels of Helmond Sport

Match Ratings
1.Frank Janssen (GK)
8
2.Florian Metzger (DEF)
6
3.Chris Van Der Meyde (DEF)
8
4.Arco van Dijk (DEF)yellow card
7
5.Evans Salvetti (DEF)
6
6.David Jess (MID)
7
7.Oscar Kooiman (MID)
7
8.Claudio Menendez (MID)
6
9.Tim Piket (ATT)
6
10.Martijn Wevers (ATT)
6
11.Joost Timmer (ATT)
6
 
12.Armin Lensing (ATT)
0
13.Jose Marques (ATT)
0
14.Eddy Florentin (DEF)
0

1.Johnny Inia (GK)
7
2.Oliver Birkwald (DEF)
6
3.Reinder Ditewig (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Mario Marbus (DEF)
6
5.Gerard Dreef (DEF)
6
6.Ruben Timmer (MID)
7
7.Callum Niven (MID)
7
8.Jurgen Groenendijk (ATT)
7
9.Melchior Oosterhof (ATT)
7
10.Anton Engels (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Kew Boussatta (ATT)
6
 
12.Alberto Hernandez (GK)
0
13.Ali Sinouh (DEF)
0
14.Paul Scholes (ATT)
0