Match Report


PSV EindhovenPSV Eindhoven     ADO Den HaagADO Den Haag
Computer Player Computer Player Matthew Dominey Matthew Dominey
Frank JanssenF. Janssen61
G
1captain
G
74Goran VugrinecG. Vugrinec
Florian MetzgerF. Metzger68
D
2
D
71Steffen BögelundS. Bögelund
Chris Van Der MeydeC. Van Der Meyde64
D
3
D
80Philip LassiterP. Lassiter
Arco van DijkA. van Dijk62
D
4
D
72Eduardo PirriE. Pirri
Evans SalvettiE. Salvetti59
D
5
M
78Andy DavidsonA. Davidson
David JessD. Jess63
M
6
M
75Jon SherwoodJ. Sherwood
Oscar KooimanO. Kooiman63
M
7
M
80Frederico LoureiroF. Loureiro
Claudio MenendezC. Menendez58
M
8
M
77Alejandro VilaA. Vila
Martijn WeversM. Wevers66
A
9
A
83Fouzi ElkhatabiF. Elkhatabi
Joost TimmerJ. Timmer65
A
10
A
82Jordi CasJ. Cas
Armin LensingA. Lensing62
A
captain11
A
79Paulo GomesP. Gomes
 
Jose MarquesJ. Marques59
A
12
D
63Marc MendezM. Mendez
Eddy FlorentinE. Florentin58
D
13
M
74Jose VegaJ. Vega
Hans WapenaarH. Wapenaar56
M
14
A
74Maurice HeubachM. Heubach

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to ADO Den Haag. A crowd of 18,833 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adilson Verberne.


0.00
PSV Eindhoven kick off!
3.30
Claudio Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Joost Timmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joost Timmer finds some space and shoots from distance. Goran Vugrinec gets down and covers it.
6.25
Oscar Kooiman knocks the ball forward to Claudio Menendez. Claudio Menendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.23
Oscar Kooiman chips the ball to his team mate, Martijn Wevers. Martijn Wevers finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Goran Vugrinec.
9.20
Claudio Menendez takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Oscar Kooiman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Andy Davidson!
16.29
From the throw-in, Alejandro Vila picks out Eduardo Pirri. Eduardo Pirri threads the ball through to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Frank Janssen effortlessly smothers it!
21.56
Frederico Loureiro makes a probing pass to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.03
Frederico Loureiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Frank Janssen!
27.54
Jordi Cas comes in with a late challenge on Chris Van Der Meyde. Jordi Cas is given a warning by the referee! Chris Van Der Meyde runs off the knock.
33.27
Andy Davidson barges into Claudio Menendez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Claudio Menendez runs off the knock.
39.58
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
Arco van Dijk knocks the ball forward to Oscar Kooiman. Oscar Kooiman makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Kooiman whips in a cross ball towards Joost Timmer. Joost Timmer knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Goran Vugrinec didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. PSV Eindhoven appear unchanged since the first half. ADO Den Haag also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
ADO Den Haag kick off the second half!
49.15
Andy Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Fouzi Elkhatabi who takes it down. Fouzi Elkhatabi threads the ball through to Frederico Loureiro but he's offside!
54.21
Frederico Loureiro takes it forward alone. Frederico Loureiro shoots from 25 yards but somehow Frank Janssen manages to keep it out.
57.18
Florian Metzger comes in with a late challenge on Jordi Cas. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jordi Cas grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.49
Seeing Philip Lassiter's run, Jon Sherwood quickly throws the ball into his path. Philip Lassiter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi flicks a high pass forward. Jon Sherwood controls it well on his chest. Jon Sherwood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Frank Janssen manages to gather it effortlessly.
61.07
Fouzi Elkhatabi clumsily knocks into Claudio Menendez. Fouzi Elkhatabi is shown the yellow card! Claudio Menendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.12
Jon Sherwood advances with the ball. Jon Sherwood knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.03
Frederico Loureiro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Loureiro runs straight at the defence! Frederico Loureiro shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.35
Jordi Cas comes in with a late challenge on Arco van Dijk. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arco van Dijk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.21
Alejandro Vila brings the ball forward. Alejandro Vila whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Loureiro. Frederico Loureiro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
77.43
Philip Lassiter pushes mid-way up the pitch. Philip Lassiter flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Sherwood. Jon Sherwood shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
81.50
Florian Metzger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Jess. David Jess threads the ball through to Martijn Wevers. Martijn Wevers makes a probing pass to Joost Timmer but he's offside!
84.14
Florian Metzger makes a beautiful solo run. Florian Metzger surges forward with the ball. Florian Metzger whips in a cross ball towards David Jess. David Jess beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.23
Andy Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jordi Cas. Jordi Cas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Menendez.
89.26
Philip Lassiter makes an attacking run forward. Philip Lassiter shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

PSV Eindhoven

ADO Den Haag
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
37.8%
41.9%
20.3%

Scorers
David Jess 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Jess of PSV Eindhoven

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

1.Goran Vugrinec (GK)
7
2.Steffen Bögelund (DEF)
6
3.Philip Lassiter (DEF)
7
4.Eduardo Pirri (DEF)
6
5.Andy Davidson (MID)yellow card
6
6.Jon Sherwood (MID)
7
7.Frederico Loureiro (MID)
8
8.Alejandro Vila (MID)
6
9.Fouzi Elkhatabi (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Jordi Cas (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Paulo Gomes (ATT)
6
 
12.Marc Mendez (DEF)
0
13.Jose Vega (MID)
0
14.Maurice Heubach (ATT)
0