Match Report


PSV EindhovenPSV Eindhoven     Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Joris KoningJ. Koning69
G
1captain
G
66Copain Van WanrooyC. Van Wanrooy
Vincenzo BirnbaumV. Birnbaum67
D
2
D
76Marc VandenbroeckM. Vandenbroeck
Wouter BuffelW. Buffel60
D
3
D
75Glynn EhioguG. Ehiogu
Alberto PascualA. Pascual56
D
captain4
D
61Jesper OpschoorJ. Opschoor
Duncan McallisterD. Mcallister76
M
5
M
70Victor VisserV. Visser
Cor Van DinterenC. Van Dinteren69
M
6
M
61Jason MoncurJ. Moncur
Neil DavidsonN. Davidson64
M
7
M
60Niels JanssenN. Janssen
Remco WaterreusR. Waterreus56
M
8
M
59Sander WijnenS. Wijnen
Simone ZironelliS. Zironelli62
A
9
A
66Steven OpschoorS. Opschoor
Dave HeubachD. Heubach56
A
10
A
55Don LiddellD. Liddell
Joost RedekerJ. Redeker48
A
11
A
55Ole WeversO. Wevers
 
John FellahiJ. Fellahi59
G
12
G
60Ole SchilderO. Schilder
Wouter KooistraW. Kooistra54
G
13
D
60Sergio HeeringS. Heering
Harris van den BroekH. van den Broek52
D
14
M
59Steve HupkesS. Hupkes

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 12,730 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both PSV Eindhoven and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ignacio Claes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam kick off!
6.08
Niels Janssen knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Liddell. Don Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.22
Victor Visser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Opschoor. Steven Opschoor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.15
Jesper Opschoor hacks Dave Heubach from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dave Heubach runs off the knock.
10.41
Duncan Mcallister plays the ball forward to Dave Heubach. Dave Heubach knocks in a cross ball towards Joost Redeker. Joost Redeker makes a convincing header but Copain Van Wanrooy reads it well. Great keeping!
12.26
Vincenzo Birnbaum controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Heubach. Dave Heubach whips in a cross ball towards Simone Zironelli. Simone Zironelli heads the ball goalwards. Copain Van Wanrooy gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
15.28
Marc Vandenbroeck sees space and advances. Marc Vandenbroeck runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marc Vandenbroeck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.15
Alberto Pascual threads a neat ball through to Dave Heubach. Dave Heubach kicks a strong pass forward to Joost Redeker. Joost Redeker makes a great pass forward. Dave Heubach runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
21.53
Seeing Simone Zironelli's run, Cor Van Dinteren quickly throws the ball into his path. With a delightful solo run, Simone Zironelli stretches the opposition's defence. Simone Zironelli tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Copain Van Wanrooy.
23.32
It's a corner kick. Duncan Mcallister kicks a low ball out wide. Steven Opschoor reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
28.40
Jesper Opschoor hits a low pass to Jason Moncur. Jason Moncur knocks the ball forward to Steven Opschoor. Steven Opschoor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.50
Alberto Pascual hacks Don Liddell from behind! The referee calls over Alberto Pascual and shows him a yellow card! Don Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.18
Cor Van Dinteren makes a probing pass to Joost Redeker. Joost Redeker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
34.11
Jason Moncur chips the ball to his team mate, Don Liddell. Don Liddell shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
44.23
Neil Davidson knocks the ball forward to Duncan Mcallister. Duncan Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Joost Redeker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joost Redeker plays a one-two with Simone Zironelli and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Joost Redeker provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
Ole Wevers hacks Alberto Pascual from behind! The referee calls over Ole Wevers and warns him to calm down! Alberto Pascual runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
PSV Eindhoven start the second half!
48.19
Jason Moncur catches Neil Davidson on the ankles. The referee warns Jason Moncur to calm down! Neil Davidson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Jesper Opschoor laces a through ball forward to Jason Moncur. Jason Moncur flicks a high ball forward to Steven Opschoor who takes it down. Steven Opschoor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.08
Wouter Buffel flicks the ball to his team mate, Remco Waterreus. Remco Waterreus sees a break and surges forward. Remco Waterreus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Copain Van Wanrooy gets down and covers it.
55.52
Niels Janssen comes in with a late challenge on Cor Van Dinteren. Niels Janssen is warned by the referee! Cor Van Dinteren hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.25
Jason Moncur threads the ball through to Don Liddell. Don Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Joris Koning gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.23
Niels Janssen threads a neat ball through to Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
61.37
Showing composure, Jesper Opschoor plays the ball forward to Victor Visser. Without breaking stride, Victor Visser plays the ball forward to Don Liddell. Don Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
63.40
Ole Wevers flicks a high pass forward to Steven Opschoor who brings the ball under control. Steven Opschoor whips in a cross ball towards Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers heads the ball goalwards. Joris Koning easily picks it out of the air!
65.31
Cor Van Dinteren flicks a high ball forward to Neil Davidson who takes it down. Neil Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Simone Zironelli collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Simone Zironelli plays the ball forward to Dave Heubach who has made a great run into the box. Dave Heubach takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.17
Niels Janssen makes a simple pass to Jason Moncur. Jason Moncur threads the ball through to Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers whips in a cross ball towards Steven Opschoor. Steven Opschoor makes a deft header. Joris Koning didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
69.31
Jesper Opschoor hits a low pass to Niels Janssen. Niels Janssen knocks the ball forward to Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers lofts in a cross ball towards Don Liddell. With a superhuman jump, Don Liddell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.00
Duncan Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Simone Zironelli. Simone Zironelli whips in a cross ball towards Joost Redeker. Joost Redeker outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Jesper Opschoor. Excellent block.
77.29
Alberto Pascual makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simone Zironelli. Simone Zironelli shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.23
Jason Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Steven Opschoor controls it well on his chest. Steven Opschoor knocks in a cross ball towards Don Liddell. Don Liddell makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
81.57
Niels Janssen hits a low pass to Don Liddell. Don Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Opschoor. Steven Opschoor finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Joris Koning didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
85.08
Neil Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Joost Redeker. Joost Redeker shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.01
Jason Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Don Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Wevers. Ole Wevers rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

PSV Eindhoven

Sparta Rotterdam
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
29.5%
46.3%
24.2%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joris Koning of PSV Eindhoven

Match Ratings