Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Kras Stadion where FC Volendam play host to PSV Eindhoven. A crowd of 16,940 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Volendam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while PSV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruben Bosman.


0.00
FC Volendam kick off and get the match underway!
4.35
Louis De Vogt makes a simple pass to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith passes the ball forward to Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Aron de Graaf!
15.43
Milan Berck van der Linden barges into Scott Collins. Milan Berck van der Linden is warned by the referee! Scott Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.02
Matt Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Dave Brand controls it well on his chest. Dave Brand controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ramon Ketting smothers it!
20.54
Fred Meijer threads a neat ball through to Dave Brand. Dave Brand threads a neat ball through to Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Peiro.
21.12
Anton Jentsch kicks a strong pass forward to Wout Kooiman. Wout Kooiman whips in a cross ball towards Fabio Borriello. Fabio Borriello is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball comes off Juan-Carlos Galadames and the loose ball is cleared up field.
26.41
Vito Schwoch sees Milan Berck van der Linden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Milan Berck van der Linden shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Ernesto Soto.
27.44
Corner kick to FC Volendam. Milan Berck van der Linden chips it out wide. Zoumana Fiorese takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
28.40
Morris Walker makes a run forward as Anton Jentsch takes the throw-in. Morris Walker skillfully chests the ball down. Morris Walker plays the ball forward to Wout Kooiman. Wout Kooiman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zoumana Fiorese but he's offside!
33.33
Stefano Van Nistelrooy passes the ball forward to Dave Brand. Dave Brand finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.21
Matt Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Collins. Scott Collins heads the ball goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.29
Stefano Van Nistelrooy punts the ball hopefully upfield. Aron de Graaf cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Aron de Graaf provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
39.32
Morris Walker sees Anton Jentsch in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With some swift thinking, Anton Jentsch plays the ball forward to Fabio Borriello who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Fabio Borriello provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
40.38
Scott Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Brand. Dave Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.24
Matt Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Brand. Dave Brand whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Barbosa. Dirk Hertog catches Manuel Barbosa on the ankles. Manuel Barbosa appeals for a penalty! Given!!
42.24
The referee points to the spot..
43.36
Dave Brand takes a cautious run up. The ball flies into the top left corner - goal!!
44.16
Juan-Carlos Galadames flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Morris Walker flicks a high pass forward. Zoumana Fiorese collects the pass. Zoumana Fiorese knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Walker. Morris Walker heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Morris Walker!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Volendam appear unchanged since the first half. PSV Eindhoven also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
PSV Eindhoven kick off the second half!
48.50
Vito Schwoch makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Walker. Morris Walker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefano Van Nistelrooy.
54.25
Stefano Van Nistelrooy brings the ball forward. Stefano Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward. Aron de Graaf controls it well on his chest. Aron de Graaf shoots from long range but it flies wide!
60.17
Martin Smits chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Walker. Morris Walker knocks the ball forward to Zoumana Fiorese. Zoumana Fiorese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.05
Frederico Menendez flicks a high ball forward to Stefano Van Nistelrooy who takes it down. Stefano Van Nistelrooy flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Brand. Dave Brand tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
65.18
Morris Walker darts forward. Morris Walker advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Morris Walker provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
66.32
Anton Jentsch catches Aron de Graaf in the face with his elbow. Anton Jentsch is shown the red card!! Aron de Graaf shakes off the knock.
67.35
Milan Berck van der Linden threads a neat ball through to Zoumana Fiorese. Zoumana Fiorese finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Ernesto Soto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.52
Wout Kooiman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabio Borriello. Fabio Borriello plays a one-two with Milan Berck van der Linden and advances towards the goal... Fabio Borriello muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
75.19
Frederico Menendez hits a low pass to Scott Collins. Scott Collins flicks a high pass forward. Dave Brand holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Brand whips in a cross ball towards Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Mauricio Peiro's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
76.49
Scott Collins takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Dave Brand. Dave Brand chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Fabio Borriello reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
83.46
Stefano Van Nistelrooy makes an attacking run forward. Stefano Van Nistelrooy makes a probing pass to Aron de Graaf but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
26.5%
43.4%
30.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Morris Walker of FC Volendam

Match Ratings