Match Report


PSV EindhovenPSV Eindhoven     Go Ahead EaglesGo Ahead Eagles
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ernesto SotoE. Soto72
G
1
G
71Yuri FabrieY. Fabrie
Juan-Carlos GaladamesJ. Galadames72
D
2
D
75Tijani De GraefT. De Graef
Frederico MenendezF. Menendez72
D
3
D
64Sjaak GronkjaerS. Gronkjaer
Adolfo FarinosA. Farinos71
D
4
D
55Michael MarshallM. Marshall
Louis De VogtL. De Vogt67
D
5
M
63Steven MurrinS. Murrin
Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith79
M
6
M
61Clarence ScharrenburgC. Scharrenburg
Stefano Van NistelrooyS. Van Nistelrooy73
M
captain7
M
60George SchaapG. Schaap
Scott CollinsS. Collins72
M
8captain
M
57Martial RouxelM. Rouxel
Manuel BarbosaM. Barbosa71
A
9
A
68Kew AlberdaK. Alberda
Dave BrandD. Brand69
A
10
A
60Rui KarnebeekR. Karnebeek
Aron de GraafA. de Graaf68
A
11
A
56Hugo RubioH. Rubio
 
Marcos HelgueraM. Helguera72
M
12
G
70Stanislas PoratoS. Porato
Sylvain MikeS. Mike69
M
13
G
62Roberto de GrootR. de Groot
Iwan Van Der WoerdtI. Van Der Woerdt68
G
14
G
56Peter OosterhofP. Oosterhof

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to Go Ahead Eagles. A crowd of 16,684 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Go Ahead Eagles appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruben Bosman.


0.00
The whistle blows and PSV Eindhoven get the match underway!
2.37
Clarence Scharrenburg flicks a high ball forward to Kew Alberda who takes it down. Kew Alberda controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.17
Sjaak Gronkjaer decides to run forward with the ball. Sjaak Gronkjaer whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Rubio. Stefano Van Nistelrooy comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Rubio. Penalty not given!!
16.45
Stefano Van Nistelrooy threads the ball through to Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf whips in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.20
Louis De Vogt chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Collins. Scott Collins threads the ball through to Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Barbosa but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.46
George Schaap hacks Adolfo Farinos from behind! The referee warns George Schaap to calm down! Adolfo Farinos stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.44
Adolfo Farinos comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Rubio. Adolfo Farinos is shown the yellow card! Hugo Rubio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.50
George Schaap takes it forward alone. George Schaap controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.24
Stefano Van Nistelrooy knocks the ball forward to Dave Brand. Dave Brand finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.15
Rui Karnebeek clumsily knocks into Stefano Van Nistelrooy. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefano Van Nistelrooy grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.04
Scott Collins hits a low pass to Dave Brand. Dave Brand shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Yuri Fabrie!
38.11
Matt Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Van Nistelrooy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefano Van Nistelrooy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Yuri Fabrie is on top of it.
44.18
Sjaak Gronkjaer picks a pass forward to George Schaap. George Schaap darts forward. George Schaap tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Scott Collins threads a neat ball through to Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. PSV Eindhoven appear unchanged since the first half. Go Ahead Eagles also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Go Ahead Eagles kicking off!
47.26
Matt Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Aron de Graaf collects the pass. Aron de Graaf knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for PSV Eindhoven!
51.31
Matt Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Brand. Dave Brand sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
55.34
Adolfo Farinos makes a simple pass to Scott Collins. Scott Collins flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Barbosa collects the pass. Manuel Barbosa cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Manuel Barbosa provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.40
Matt Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Brand. Dave Brand knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yuri Fabrie who gathers it comfortably.
65.46
Clarence Scharrenburg flicks a high pass forward. Kew Alberda collects the pass. Kew Alberda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
67.18
Stefano Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward. Matt Naysmith collects the pass. Matt Naysmith picks a pass forward to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa plays a scrappy one-two with Aron de Graaf and stumbles forward towards the goal... Manuel Barbosa shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
69.52
Tijani De Graef hacks Dave Brand from behind! Tijani De Graef is shown the yellow card! Dave Brand stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.23
With a delightful solo run, Clarence Scharrenburg stretches the opposition's defence. Clarence Scharrenburg runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Clarence Scharrenburg provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.02
Louis De Vogt threads a neat ball through to Stefano Van Nistelrooy. Stefano Van Nistelrooy laces a weighted ball forward to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith flicks the ball with his head. Yuri Fabrie comfortably punches it away to safety.
73.14
Dave Brand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Yuri Fabrie keeps it out!
75.33
Tijani De Graef darts forward. Tijani De Graef plays a scrappy one-two with Martial Rouxel and advances towards the goal... Tijani De Graef comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Adolfo Farinos is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
77.16
George Schaap takes it forward alone. George Schaap shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
78.22
Hugo Rubio threads a neat ball through to Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Collins.
79.10
Frederico Menendez threads a neat ball through to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Dave Brand. Dave Brand controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.54
Stefano Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward. Dave Brand collects the pass. Dave Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Yuri Fabrie with no chance!! Goal for PSV Eindhoven!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

PSV Eindhoven

Go Ahead Eagles
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.7%
36.2%
Play Area
32.5%
43.8%
23.8%

Scorers
Manuel Barbosa 47
Aron de Graaf 88
Kew Alberda 2

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Aron de Graaf of PSV Eindhoven

Match Ratings