Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to PSV Eindhoven. A crowd of 18,068 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while PSV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
PSV Eindhoven start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.25
Thijs Elshot catches Matthew Lua-Lua on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matthew Lua-Lua stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.26
Klas Hamrin passes the ball forward to Oliver Krüger. Oliver Krüger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Calvo. Arturo Calvo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Cor Hesp had no chance!! Goal for PSV Eindhoven!
12.50
Jimmy Wau sees space and advances. Jimmy Wau shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Cor Hesp!
15.31
Ahmed Van Eijk knocks the ball forward to Matthew Lua-Lua. Matthew Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Valentino Roccati.
18.54
Klas Hamrin kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Calvo. Arturo Calvo kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Valente. Miguel Valente tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Miguel Valente!
22.01
Nuno Reis threads the ball through to Cedric Van Der Gaag. Cedric Van Der Gaag plays a perfect one-two with Matthew Lua-Lua and rushes in on goal... Cedric Van Der Gaag makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
28.40
Steven Waters passes the ball forward to Miguel Valente. Miguel Valente goes all the way! Miguel Valente rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.57
Wilco Broerse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cedric Van Der Gaag. Cedric Van Der Gaag controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Albrecht Eilts easily smothers it.
36.38
Amdy Bouisset comes in with a late challenge on Matthew Lua-Lua. Amdy Bouisset is warned by the referee! Matthew Lua-Lua carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.35
Klas Hamrin knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Valente. Miguel Valente knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Gerrard.
42.25
Ahmed Van Eijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cedric Van Der Gaag. Cedric Van Der Gaag knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Kuiper. Leon Kuiper powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Albrecht Eilts had no chance!! Goal for Feyenoord Rotterdam!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off the second half!
47.21
Klas Hamrin chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Krüger. Oliver Krüger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Valente but he's offside!
48.43
Jimmy Wau kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Valente. Miguel Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Calvo but the linesman indicates offside!
55.41
Steven Waters threads the ball through to Miguel Valente. Miguel Valente shoots from 25 yards. Cor Hesp easily smothers it.
59.37
Wilco Broerse sees a break and surges forward. Wilco Broerse controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.30
Dean Gerrard chips the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Van Eijk. Ahmed Van Eijk flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Kuiper. Leon Kuiper makes a simple pass to Matthew Lua-Lua. Matthew Lua-Lua makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.06
Steven Waters sees space and advances. Steven Waters chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Valente. Miguel Valente shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Cor Hesp manages to keep it out.
72.00
Wilco Broerse catches Steven Waters on the ankles. Wilco Broerse is warned by the referee! Steven Waters stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.34
Jimmy Wau sees space and advances. Jimmy Wau goes all the way! Jimmy Wau shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.47
Dave van Gastel kicks a strong pass forward to Cedric Van Der Gaag. Cedric Van Der Gaag knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.13
Steven Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Krüger. Oliver Krüger goes all the way! Oliver Krüger shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Thijs Elshot knocks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Wau. Jimmy Wau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Valente. Miguel Valente shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Cor Hesp!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Valente of PSV Eindhoven
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
29.2%
44.4%
26.4%