Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to FC Dordrecht. A crowd of 17,528 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both PSV Eindhoven and FC Dordrecht are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giulliano Van Halst.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Dordrecht kick off!
3.14
Scott Collins threads the ball through to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa plays a quick one-two with Aron de Graaf and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Manuel Barbosa provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Good keeping from Ivar van Dam as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
4.34
Scott Collins takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Ivar van Dam drops low and scoops up the ball.
12.38
Marco Koeman makes an attacking run forward. Marco Koeman tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.24
Scott Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Brand. Dave Brand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Milburn.
18.14
Edgar Olfers knocks the ball forward to Marco Koeman. Marco Koeman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefano Van Nistelrooy.
21.57
Stefano Franken threads a neat ball through to Rafik Deplace. Rafik Deplace brings the ball forward. Rafik Deplace knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Farinos.
28.35
Rafik Deplace advances with the ball. Rafik Deplace lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Medina. Ivan Medina heads the ball goalwards. Juan-Carlos Galadames steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
32.42
Craig Milburn sees space and advances. Craig Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Marco Koeman collects the pass. Marco Koeman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Menendez.
33.10
Stefano Van Nistelrooy knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa shoots from long range. Ivar van Dam effortlessly gets down and covers it.
38.41
Stefano Van Nistelrooy plays the ball forward to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.45
Frederico Menendez passes the ball forward to Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy kicks a strong pass forward to Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
45.00
Louis De Vogt chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. FC Dordrecht also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and PSV Eindhoven kick off!
49.15
Craig Milburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Jahn. Simon Jahn makes a probing pass to Claudio Banchelli. Claudio Banchelli shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.17
Craig Milburn flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Olfers who brings the ball under control. Edgar Olfers flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Medina. Ivan Medina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Naysmith.
53.38
Adolfo Farinos breaks forward. Adolfo Farinos hits a low pass to Dave Brand. Dave Brand passes the ball forward but Aron de Graaf is offside!
55.41
Adolfo Farinos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
59.55
Scott Collins clumsily knocks into Marco Koeman. Scott Collins is given a warning by the referee! Marco Koeman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.02
FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Tommaso Pregnolato replacing Claudio Banchelli .
61.10
Aron de Graaf deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Brand. Dave Brand shoots from long range but it is miles over!
71.01
Scott Collins makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Collins shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
73.36
Stefano Van Nistelrooy makes a simple pass to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ivar van Dam!
75.19
Stefano Van Nistelrooy threads a neat ball through to Dave Brand. Dave Brand controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.49
Edgar Olfers threads a neat ball through to Ivan Medina. Ivan Medina shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
81.08
With a delightful solo run, Pasquale Pinardi stretches the opposition's defence. Pasquale Pinardi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ernesto Soto who gathers it comfortably.
84.57
Rafik Deplace makes a probing pass to Tommaso Pregnolato. Tommaso Pregnolato knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.58
Edgar Olfers barges into Matt Naysmith. The referee calls over Edgar Olfers and shows him a yellow card! Matt Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.24
Adolfo Farinos catches Tommaso Pregnolato on the ankles. Adolfo Farinos is shown the yellow card! Tommaso Pregnolato grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Craig Milburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Pinardi. Seeing a gap ahead, Pasquale Pinardi plays the ball forward to Ivan Medina. Ivan Medina whips in a cross ball towards Marco Koeman. Marco Koeman connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
27.6%
46%
26.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Barbosa of PSV Eindhoven

Match Ratings