Match Report


PSV EindhovenPSV Eindhoven     NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Joris KoningJ. Koning68
G
1
G
56Billy HigginbothamB. Higginbotham
Niccolo KerrN. Kerr64
D
2
D
65Edgar Van Der LaanE. Van Der Laan
Chris Van Der MeydeC. Van Der Meyde64
D
3
D
61Alexander ProctorA. Proctor
Oliver StreichO. Streich63
D
captain4
D
58Aaron VierklauA. Vierklau
Cor Van DinterenC. Van Dinteren68
M
5
D
53Bram MaximianoB. Maximiano
Max SteijnM. Steijn59
M
6
M
74David ManfrediniD. Manfredini
Remco WaterreusR. Waterreus56
M
7
M
54Frank HoséF. Hosé
Arno JanesA. Janes46
M
8captain
M
54Luuk SchulpenL. Schulpen
Martin Shew A TjonM. Shew A Tjon74
A
9
M
51Harald TimmerH. Timmer
Joost TimmerJ. Timmer68
A
10
A
56Garry GoughG. Gough
Simone ZironelliS. Zironelli62
A
11
A
52Andy RicciA. Ricci
 
Jose MarquesJ. Marques59
A
12
G
54Gerard MansG. Mans
Wouter BuffelW. Buffel59
D
13
G
50Steve JacksonS. Jackson
John FellahiJ. Fellahi58
G
14
D
48Paolo KoevermansP. Koevermans

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 12,946 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ignacio Claes.


0.00
NEC Nijmegen start the match!
4.32
Frank Hosé makes an attacking run forward. Frank Hosé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.13
Andy Ricci surges forward with the ball. Andy Ricci edges inside the box! Andy Ricci muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Joris Koning.
13.24
David Manfredini takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Frank Hosé comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.51
Max Steijn flicks a high pass forward. Simone Zironelli collects the pass. Simone Zironelli shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
16.02
David Manfredini brings the ball forward. David Manfredini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
18.39
With vision, Edgar Van Der Laan laces a through ball forward to Alexander Proctor. Alexander Proctor sees a break and surges forward. Alexander Proctor knocks the ball forward to Luuk Schulpen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.49
Cor Van Dinteren hits a low pass to Remco Waterreus. Remco Waterreus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.27
Max Steijn makes a probing pass to Simone Zironelli. Simone Zironelli shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.18
Martin Shew A Tjon flicks a high ball forward to Joost Timmer who takes it down. Joost Timmer tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.41
Max Steijn threads a neat ball through to Remco Waterreus. Remco Waterreus shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.32
Luuk Schulpen hacks Max Steijn from behind! The referee brings Luuk Schulpen to one side and gives him a warning! Max Steijn stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.11
Oliver Streich passes the ball forward to Max Steijn. Max Steijn threads a neat ball through to Joost Timmer. Joost Timmer threads a neat, attacking ball through to Simone Zironelli. Simone Zironelli tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
44.17
Remco Waterreus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simone Zironelli. Simone Zironelli puts a great ball through. Martin Shew A Tjon runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
Without breaking stride, Alexander Proctor plays the ball forward to Andy Ricci. Andy Ricci makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luuk Schulpen. Luuk Schulpen finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
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
PSV Eindhoven kick off the second half!
47.01
Harald Timmer threads a neat ball through to David Manfredini. David Manfredini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccolo Kerr.
51.23
Aaron Vierklau threads a neat ball through to Frank Hosé. Frank Hosé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Ricci. Andy Ricci whips in a cross ball towards Luuk Schulpen. Luuk Schulpen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.32
Remco Waterreus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simone Zironelli. Simone Zironelli makes a probing pass between the defence to Martin Shew A Tjon. Martin Shew A Tjon strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but is denied by Billy Higginbotham. Excellent save.
63.44
Niccolo Kerr knocks the ball to his team mate, Cor Van Dinteren. Cor Van Dinteren chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Shew A Tjon. Martin Shew A Tjon whips in a cross ball towards Simone Zironelli. Simone Zironelli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Billy Higginbotham has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
73.37
Luuk Schulpen threads a neat ball through to Garry Gough. Garry Gough whips in a cross ball towards Andy Ricci. Andy Ricci directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
83.42
Max Steijn flicks a high pass forward. Simone Zironelli collects the pass. Simone Zironelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
89.03
Max Steijn kicks a strong pass forward to Joost Timmer. Joost Timmer whips in a cross ball towards Simone Zironelli. With a superhuman jump, Simone Zironelli connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
90.00
Frank Hosé flicks a high pass forward. Andy Ricci controls it well on his chest. Andy Ricci shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Joris Koning effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

PSV Eindhoven

NEC Nijmegen
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
22.4%
50.7%
26.9%

Scorers
Remco Waterreus 21
Simone Zironelli 26, 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simone Zironelli of PSV Eindhoven

Match Ratings
1.Joris Koning (GK)
6
2.Niccolo Kerr (DEF)
6
3.Chris Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
4.Oliver Streich (DEF)
6
5.Cor Van Dinteren (MID)
7
6.Max Steijn (MID)
8
7.Remco Waterreus (MID)goal scored
8
8.Arno Janes (MID)
6
9.Martin Shew A Tjon (ATT)
7
10.Joost Timmer (ATT)
6
11.Simone Zironelli (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Jose Marques (ATT)
0
13.Wouter Buffel (DEF)
0
14.John Fellahi (GK)
0

1.Billy Higginbotham (GK)
6
2.Edgar Van Der Laan (DEF)
6
3.Alexander Proctor (DEF)
6
4.Aaron Vierklau (DEF)
6
5.Bram Maximiano (DEF)
6
6.David Manfredini (MID)
6
7.Frank Hosé (MID)
6
8.Luuk Schulpen (MID)
6
9.Harald Timmer (MID)
6
10.Garry Gough (ATT)
6
11.Andy Ricci (ATT)
7
 
12.Gerard Mans (GK)
0
13.Steve Jackson (GK)
0
14.Paolo Koevermans (DEF)
0