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It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to FC Dordrecht. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Urvin Bomers.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Dordrecht kicking off!
9.07
Rene de Boer makes a beautiful solo run. Rene de Boer finds some space and shoots from distance but Tom Peters is on top of it.
15.07
Rob Dirk makes a simple pass to Luuk Bruins. Luuk Bruins makes an attacking run forward. Luuk Bruins skips past Scott Telfer! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Luuk Bruins provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.09
Luuk Bruins flicks a high ball forward to Bjšrn Moulijn who takes it down. Bjšrn Moulijn knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Klompe. Steve Klompe finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.16
Victor Cruyff chips the ball to his team mate, Petri Laros. Petri Laros knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tijani Meeuwis.
27.31
Gregoor Stroeve knocks the ball forward to Roberto Sousa. Roberto Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Petri Laros. Petri Laros connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
28.38
Luuk Bruins hits a low pass to Steve Klompe. Steve Klompe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Tom Van Der Sar comfortably smothers it!
30.59
Showing composure, Rob Dirk laces a weighted ball forward to Luuk Bruins. Luuk Bruins chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Klompe. Steve Klompe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tom Van Der Sar who gathers it comfortably.
36.20
Arnold Bakker flicks a high pass forward to ƒtienne Smits who brings the ball under control. ƒtienne Smits plays a one-two with Thomas Gentenaar and rushes in on goal... ƒtienne Smits muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Tom Van Der Sar. What a save!
38.25
Wout Schultz threads a neat ball through to Arnold Bakker. Arnold Bakker makes a probing pass to ƒtienne Smits. ƒtienne Smits advances inside the box! ƒtienne Smits makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
39.46
Rene de Boer hits a low pass to Roberto Sousa. Roberto Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Gregoor Stroeve. With a superhuman jump, Gregoor Stroeve connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Tijani Meeuwis. Excellent block.
40.19
Tijani Meeuwis knocks the ball forward to Arnold Bakker. Arnold Bakker sees space and advances. Arnold Bakker rushes past Rene de Boer! Arnold Bakker shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Tom Van Der Sar. What a great pair of hands!
42.16
With great vision, Duncan Mcallister plays the ball forward to Roberto Sousa. Roberto Sousa chips the ball to his team mate, Petri Laros. Petri Laros shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. FC Dordrecht also appear unchanged since the first half. The PSV Eindhoven players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and PSV Eindhoven kick off!
47.20
Dennis Averdijk sees a break and surges forward. Dennis Averdijk makes a simple pass, allowing Petri Laros to run into the box. Petri Laros shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Tom Peters effortlessly smothers it!
49.22
Luuk Bruins flicks a high ball forward to Arnold Bakker who takes it down. Arnold Bakker flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Gentenaar controls it well on his chest. Thomas Gentenaar makes a pass forward but Steve Klompe is yards offside!
51.23
Tijani Meeuwis knocks the ball to his team mate, Luuk Bruins. Luuk Bruins makes a probing pass to Steve Klompe. Steve Klompe lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Gentenaar. Thomas Gentenaar rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
53.05
Roberto Sousa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Petri Laros. Petri Laros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rob Dirk.
54.08
Arnold Bakker flicks a high pass forward. Steve Klompe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Klompe sees ƒtienne Smits in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. ƒtienne Smits sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
55.23
Arnold Bakker flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Gentenaar controls it well on his chest. Thomas Gentenaar shoots from distance but Tom Van Der Sar reads it well. Good keeping!
60.45
PSV Eindhoven have made 3 substitutions with Ernest Jaliens replacing Wout Schultz, Ruud van Gastel replacing Steve Klompe and Garry Douglas replacing Bjšrn Moulijn .
61.48
Arnold Bakker comes in with a late challenge on Tjalle Lanckohr. The referee calls over Arnold Bakker and warns him to calm down! Tjalle Lanckohr runs off the knock.
66.56
Marinus van der Hoek makes a simple pass to Roberto Sousa. Roberto Sousa passes the ball forward to Petri Laros. Petri Laros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tijani Meeuwis.
71.21
Scott Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Sousa. Roberto Sousa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rob Dirk.
73.28
Luuk Bruins sees space and advances. Luuk Bruins finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Tom Van Der Sar. What a save!
75.08
With a delightful solo run, Gregoor Stroeve stretches the opposition's defence. Gregoor Stroeve sees Petri Laros just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Ernest Jaliens catches Petri Laros on the ankles. Petri Laros appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
77.46
Rob Dirk flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernest Jaliens. Ernest Jaliens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Douglas. Garry Douglas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.39
Ernest Jaliens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnold Bakker. Arnold Bakker surges forward with the ball. Arnold Bakker advances inside the box! Arnold Bakker muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.33
Gregoor Stroeve hits a low pass to Roberto Sousa. Roberto Sousa tries a spectacular long range effort. Tom Peters gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
31%
46.4%
22.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arnold Bakker of PSV Eindhoven

Match Ratings
1.Tom Peters (GK)
7
2.Tijani Meeuwis (DEF)
6
3.Wout Schultz (DEF)
6
4.Rob Dirk (DEF)
6
5.David Sonkaya (DEF)
6
6.Luuk Bruins (MID)
8
7.Arnold Bakker (MID)goal scored
9
8.Thomas Gentenaar (ATT)
6
9.ƒtienne Smits (MID)
6
10.Steve Klompe (ATT)
6
11.Bjšrn Moulijn (ATT)
6
 
12.Ernest Jaliens (DEF)
6
13.Ruud van Gastel (ATT)
6
14.Garry Douglas (ATT)
6