Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 18,593 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Gier.
The pitch is in good condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Gier.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with PSV Eindhoven kicking off!
4.35
1-0Juan-Carlos Galadames threads the ball through to Louis De Vogt. Louis De Vogt flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Barbosa controls it well on his chest. Manuel Barbosa makes a simple pass, allowing Dave Brand to run into the box. Dave Brand cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.21
1-0Stefano Van Nistelrooy takes it forward alone. Stefano Van Nistelrooy shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.30
Alje Robben controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.25
Eugenio Hierro threads a neat ball through to Alec Rae. Alec Rae plays a one-two with Craig Gough and rushes in on goal... Alec Rae takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.54
Scott Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward to Dave Brand who brings the ball under control. Dave Brand shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.07
Guilherme Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
24.12
Eugenio Hierro sees Craig Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Gough flicks a high pass forward. Sieb Karelse easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sieb Karelse shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
26.55
1-1Scott Collins flicks a high pass forward. Aron de Graaf collects the pass. Aron de Graaf threads a neat ball through to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Cristiano Favalli!
27.12
1-1Matt Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.27
Eugenio Hierro makes a probing pass to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn flicks a high pass forward. Gregoor Bruins controls it well on his chest. Gregoor Bruins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.51
Eugenio Hierro takes a quick throw-in. Miel Doomernik flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Jahn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rainer Jahn flicks a high pass forward to Gregoor Bruins who brings the ball under control. Gregoor Bruins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan-Carlos Galadames.
38.47
Alje Robben flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Frederico Menendez hits a low pass to Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy threads a neat ball through to Dave Brand. Dave Brand shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. PSV Eindhoven appear unchanged since the first half. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off the second half!
49.11
Stefano Van Nistelrooy darts forward. Stefano Van Nistelrooy runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stefano Van Nistelrooy provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but Cristiano Favalli reads it well. Excellent save!
53.31
With vision, Rainer Jahn picks a pass forward to Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Craig Gough controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Craig Gough muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Gough!
57.25
Matt Naysmith passes the ball forward to Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf shoots from 20 yards but Cristiano Favalli is on top of it.
60.42
Miel Doomernik threads the ball through to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn plays a one-two with Guilherme Ferreira and rushes in on goal... Rainer Jahn shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
63.14
Delano Van Hintum flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Jahn collects the pass. Rainer Jahn changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rainer Jahn shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
66.20
Aron de Graaf sees Dave Brand in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Brand shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Cristiano Favalli manages to gather it easily.
67.34
1-3Rainer Jahn barges into Stefano Van Nistelrooy. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefano Van Nistelrooy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.11
Rainer Jahn chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Rae. Alec Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Ernesto Soto reads it well. He makes it look easy!
78.40
Alje Robben hits a low pass to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefano Van Nistelrooy.
79.56
Alje Robben makes a beautiful solo run. With great vision, Alje Robben plays the ball forward to Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Gough and advances towards the goal... Sieb Karelse cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
87.55
Matt Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Dave Brand controls it well on his chest. Dave Brand hits a low pass to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Cristiano Favalli.
89.06
1-3Corner kick to PSV Eindhoven. Scott Collins plays it out to the edge of the box. Craig Gough reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.9%
63.1%
Play Area
23.8%
46.4%
29.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guilherme Ferreira of NEC Nijmegen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ernesto Soto (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Juan-Carlos Galadames (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Menendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adolfo Farinos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Louis De Vogt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stefano Van Nistelrooy (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Manuel Barbosa (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Dave Brand (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Aron de Graaf (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcos Helguera (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sylvain Mike (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Iwan Van Der Woerdt (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cristiano Favalli (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Alje Robben (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Miel Doomernik (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eugenio Hierro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Delano Van Hintum (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guilherme Ferreira (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Rainer Jahn (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Gregoor Bruins (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Craig Gough (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Alec Rae (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Sieb Karelse (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lee Kahn (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Frank Murphy (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pierre G. Tacchini (MID) | 0 | |