Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to FC Volendam. A crowd of 20,127 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Volendam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Volendam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Volendam get the match underway!
4.44
0-0Craig Elliott threads the ball through to ƒtienne Schilder. ƒtienne Schilder kicks a strong pass forward to Anton de Vries. Anton de Vries knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sieme Huizingh.
8.40
Carmine Viviani knocks the ball forward to Maurice Wilnis. Maurice Wilnis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hakim Bendjedid who gathers it comfortably.
9.00
0-0Nabil Mokoena catches Vittorio Castiglione on the ankles. The referee calls over Nabil Mokoena and warns him to calm down! Vittorio Castiglione gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.29
0-0Boudewijn Cruyff makes a simple pass to Toshi Nakata. Toshi Nakata brings the ball forward. Toshi Nakata tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.02
0-0Andy van Dijk clumsily knocks into ƒtienne Schilder. The referee calls over Andy van Dijk and warns him to calm down! ƒtienne Schilder hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.17
0-0Toshi Nakata chips the ball to his team mate, Luuk De Cler. Luuk De Cler makes a probing pass to Nabil Mokoena. Nabil Mokoena rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Menno de Wit!
22.01
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.38
Carmine Viviani makes a probing pass to Anton de Vries. Anton de Vries sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.57
Andy van Dijk passes the ball forward to Ruben Jongsma. Ruben Jongsma plays a perfect one-two with Nabil Mokoena and rushes in on goal... Ruben Jongsma cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
33.22
0-0ƒtienne Schilder comes in with a late challenge on Tony Schomaker. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tony Schomaker runs off the knock.
42.40
Craig Elliott clumsily knocks into Nabil Mokoena. Craig Elliott is given a warning by the referee! Nabil Mokoena grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Ellery Hulshoff chips the ball to his team mate, Luca Abegglen. Luca Abegglen threads the ball through to Ruben Jongsma. Ruben Jongsma makes a probing pass to Nabil Mokoena. Nabil Mokoena rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
PSV Eindhoven kick off!
53.23
Tony Schomaker makes a probing pass to Luuk De Cler. Luuk De Cler lofts in a cross ball towards Nabil Mokoena. Nabil Mokoena is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
54.52
Tony Schomaker knocks the ball to his team mate, Luuk De Cler. Luuk De Cler lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Jongsma. Ruben Jongsma connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Menno de Wit easily smothers it.
63.26
ƒtienne Schilder barges into Tony Schomaker. ƒtienne Schilder is warned by the referee! Tony Schomaker carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.01
ƒtienne Schilder barges into Andy van Dijk. ƒtienne Schilder is given another warning by the referee! Andy van Dijk stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.03
Sieme Huizingh chips the ball to his team mate, Andy van Dijk. Andy van Dijk threads the ball through to Luuk De Cler. Luuk De Cler shoots from distance but it flies wide!
69.08
1-0Vittorio Castiglione makes a probing pass to ƒtienne Boutahar. ƒtienne Boutahar threads the ball through to Maurice Wilnis. Maurice Wilnis plays a perfect one-two with Anton de Vries and rushes in on goal... Maurice Wilnis shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.05
1-0Ellery Hulshoff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy van Dijk. Andy van Dijk sees a break and surges forward. Andy van Dijk kicks a strong pass forward to Nabil Mokoena but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.27
Luca Abegglen knocks the ball to his team mate, Luuk De Cler. Luuk De Cler shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
78.03
Carmine Viviani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maurice Wilnis. Maurice Wilnis finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.21
Andy van Dijk passes the ball forward to Luuk De Cler. Luuk De Cler plays a perfect one-two with Ruben Jongsma and rushes in on goal... Luuk De Cler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Menno de Wit manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Toshi Nakata kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Jongsma. Ruben Jongsma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Menno de Wit who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
31.7%
47.6%
20.7%
Scorers