Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at De Geusselt where MVV play host to PSV Eindhoven. A crowd of 17,178 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both MVV and PSV Eindhoven are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Melchior Van Thiel.


0.00
MVV start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.49
Jan-Willem van Gastel flicks a high pass forward. Darl Van Rijswijk collects the pass. Darl Van Rijswijk flicks a high pass forward to Gary Davidson who brings the ball under control. Gary Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Farinos.
6.50
Craig Flintlock sees space and advances. Craig Flintlock hits a low pass to Donny Jongen. Donny Jongen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.07
With vision, Scott Collins plays the ball forward to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa plays a quick one-two with Aron de Graaf and rushes in on goal... Manuel Barbosa strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Pierre-Alain Yapi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.12
Dave Smithe knocks the ball forward to Darl Van Rijswijk. Darl Van Rijswijk flicks a high ball forward to Donny Jongen who takes it down. Donny Jongen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Farinos.
14.16
Bas Pothuizen threads the ball through to Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe hits a low pass to Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Donny Jongen. Donny Jongen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
16.26
Craig Flintlock flicks a high ball forward to Dave Smithe who takes it down. Dave Smithe threads a neat ball through to Donny Jongen. Donny Jongen whips in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Ernesto Soto reads it well. Great save!
18.46
Scott Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy sees Aron de Graaf in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aron de Graaf lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Pierre-Alain Yapi. Excellent save.
20.50
Roger Helder makes a beautiful solo run. Roger Helder knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Collins.
24.47
Scott Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Brand. Dave Brand plays a one-two with Aron de Graaf and advances towards the goal... Dave Brand makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.29
Scott Collins threads the ball through to Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy whips in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Pierre-Alain Yapi manages to gather it easily.
45.00
Roger Helder advances with the ball. Roger Helder tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Ernesto Soto keeps it out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
PSV Eindhoven kick off!
47.35
Manuel Barbosa flicks a high pass forward to Dave Brand who brings the ball under control. Dave Brand rushes past Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana! Some good footwork from Dave Brand provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.16
Dave Smithe flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Tony Schilder. Tony Schilder connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ernesto Soto punches it away to safety.
55.48
Aron de Graaf catches Darl Van Rijswijk on the ankles. The referee warns Aron de Graaf to calm down! Darl Van Rijswijk gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.53
MVV have made 2 substitutions with Stefan Moulijn replacing Craig Flintlock and Jesper Bertjens replacing Roger Helder .
67.46
Stefano Van Nistelrooy hits a low pass to Juan-Carlos Galadames. Juan-Carlos Galadames sees Matt Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pierre-Alain Yapi who gathers it comfortably.
69.45
Frederico Menendez punts the ball hopefully upfield. Manuel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Pierre-Alain Yapi. What a great pair of hands!
71.47
Dave Smithe kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson skips past Juan-Carlos Galadames! Gary Davidson shoots from just inside the box but Ernesto Soto is on top of it.
75.15
Matt Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Dave Brand holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Brand shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Pierre-Alain Yapi.
78.36
Scott Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Brand. Dave Brand finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
84.10
Darl Van Rijswijk hacks Matt Naysmith from behind! The referee calls over Darl Van Rijswijk and shows him a yellow card! Matt Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Stefano Van Nistelrooy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Pierre-Alain Yapi manages to gather it easily.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
35.3%
44.1%
20.6%


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

Match Ratings