Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Den Haag Stadion where ADO Den Haag play host to PSV Eindhoven. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both ADO Den Haag and PSV Eindhoven are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Remco Berger.


0.00
ADO Den Haag start the match!
6.55
Gerard Bobson darts forward. Gerard Bobson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Shota Schulp.
8.22
Nelson Opschoor barges into Jose Alvarez. The referee calls over Nelson Opschoor and warns him to calm down! Jose Alvarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Ferry Schenning picks a pass forward to Nelson Opschoor. Nelson Opschoor knocks in a cross ball towards Michel Van Gastel. Michel Van Gastel powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
14.49
Donny Sluiter knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Ditewig. Martin Ditewig makes a simple pass to David Davids. David Davids finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
18.56
Gerard Bobson threads the ball through to Nelson Opschoor. Nelson Opschoor whips in a cross ball towards David Davids. David Davids powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Robert Wiekens had no chance!! Goal for PSV Eindhoven!
21.31
Diaw Martinelli comes in with a late challenge on Ferry Schenning. The referee warns Diaw Martinelli to calm down! Ferry Schenning stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.46
Ferry Schenning passes the ball forward to David Davids. David Davids knocks the ball to his team mate, Michel Van Gastel. Michel Van Gastel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
26.45
Jose Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Diaw Martinelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diaw Martinelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.08
Ulrich Grot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Davids. David Davids shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Pierre Sonzogni laces a through ball forward to Diaw Martinelli. Diaw Martinelli flicks a high pass forward. Frank Elzinga controls it well on his chest. Frank Elzinga shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. ADO Den Haag appear unchanged since the first half. PSV Eindhoven have changed their lineup with Joris De Vet replacing Nelson Opschoor. The ADO Den Haag players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
PSV Eindhoven kick off!
47.51
Ulrich Grot sees space and advances. Ulrich Grot knocks in a cross ball towards David Davids. Jose Alvarez catches David Davids on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
48.37
Shota Schulp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabrizio Corrent. Fabrizio Corrent controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frank Elzinga. Frank Elzinga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dylan Costa who gathers it comfortably.
51.23
Ulrich Grot hits a low pass to Michel Van Gastel. Michel Van Gastel knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Joris De Vet is offside!
54.28
Fabrizio Corrent kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
60.12
PSV Eindhoven have made 2 substitutions with Ivo Van Fessem replacing Ian Owen and Regi Dirk replacing Ulrich Grot .
61.18
Regi Dirk threads a neat ball through to Joris De Vet. Joris De Vet lofts in a cross ball towards Michel Van Gastel. Michel Van Gastel heads the ball goalwards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. PSV Eindhoven are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
63.50
Pierre Sonzogni flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabrizio Corrent. Fabrizio Corrent threads a neat ball through to Frank Elzinga. Frank Elzinga shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.42
Regi Dirk runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Regi Dirk chips the ball to his team mate, Michel Van Gastel. Michel Van Gastel shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Robert Wiekens. Excellent save.
67.34
Frank Elzinga comes in with a late challenge on Ivo Van Fessem. The referee calls over Frank Elzinga and warns him to calm down! Ivo Van Fessem grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.20
Eric Birkwald threads the ball through to Frank Elzinga. Frank Elzinga whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
71.32
Jose Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Diaw Martinelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diaw Martinelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Robin Van Der Gun. Robin Van Der Gun finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
75.37
Adam Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Robin Van Der Gun holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robin Van Der Gun knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Dylan Costa!
77.45
ADO Den Haag have made 2 substitutions with Roberto Varela replacing Jose Alvarez and Denny Babangida replacing Eric Birkwald .
79.06
Gerard Bobson plays the ball forward to David Davids. David Davids shoots from long range but Robert Wiekens is on top of it.
83.32
Denny Babangida hits a low pass to Frank Elzinga. Frank Elzinga shoots from long range. Solid save from Dylan Costa. What a great pair of hands!
84.06
Ferry Schenning chips the ball to his team mate, Michel Van Gastel. Michel Van Gastel skips past Pierre Sonzogni! Michel Van Gastel tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.17
Pierre Sonzogni punts the ball hopefully upfield. Robin Van Der Gun lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Elzinga. Frank Elzinga makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
35.7%
41.4%
22.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Michel Van Gastel of PSV Eindhoven

Match Ratings
1.Robert Wiekens (GK)
6
2.Jose Alvarez (DEF)
6
3.Pierre Sonzogni (DEF)
6
4.Shota Schulp (DEF)
6
5.Adam Mortensen (MID)
6
6.Diaw Martinelli (MID)
6
7.Fabrizio Corrent (MID)
6
8.Eric Birkwald (MID)
6
9.Frederico Blanco (ATT)
6
10.Frank Elzinga (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Robin Van Der Gun (ATT)
7
 
12.Roberto Varela (DEF)
6
13.Ole Cruyff (ATT)
0
14.Denny Babangida (MID)
6

1.Dylan Costa (GK)
7
2.Donny Sluiter (DEF)
6
3.Tomasz Anolfo (DEF)
6
4.Ian Owen (DEF)
6
5.Gerard Bobson (MID)
7
6.Ferry Schenning (MID)
7
7.Ulrich Grot (MID)
7
8.Martin Ditewig (MID)
6
9.Michel Van Gastel (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.David Davids (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nelson Opschoor (ATT)
7
 
12.Ivo Van Fessem (DEF)
6
13.Regi Dirk (MID)
6
14.Joris De Vet (ATT)
6