Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play Crystal Palace in this Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Haller.
The pitch is in great condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Haller.
0.00
0-0Crystal Palace kick off and get the match underway!
6.01
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Emile Banks plays the ball forward to Cedric Versteeg. Cedric Versteeg sees Krunoslav Prosinecki in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Krunoslav Prosinecki whips in a cross ball towards Peter Fredgaard. Peter Fredgaard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Axel Crespo manages to gather it.
9.36
0-1John Mason surges forward with the ball. John Mason controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Krunoslav Prosinecki through on goal. Krunoslav Prosinecki cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.20
0-1Bernard Song makes a probing pass to Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.25
0-1Mateo Vidal Villanueva hacks Emile Banks from behind! Mateo Vidal Villanueva is given a warning by the referee! Emile Banks stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.06
0-1Simon Rodgers clumsily knocks into Bernard Song. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bernard Song gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.55
0-1Moritz Bartsch chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Dijkstra. Richard Dijkstra sees Jon Dahl Degn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jon Dahl Degn shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
27.01
John Mason flicks a high ball forward to Peter Fredgaard who takes it down. Peter Fredgaard finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.27
Peter Thalhammer knocks the ball to his team mate, Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki skips past Gabriel Muñoz! Krunoslav Prosinecki shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.47
0-2Nicholas Pennant flicks a high pass forward. Peter Thalhammer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Thalhammer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Peter Thalhammer edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Peter Thalhammer provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but Moritz Bartsch blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
39.36
Bernard Song threads a neat ball through to Nicolás Ramírez. Nicolás Ramírez shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
42.50
Gavin Law passes the ball forward to Bernard Song. Bernard Song makes a simple pass to Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mika Brander who gathers it comfortably.
44.42
Richard Dijkstra kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolás Ramírez. Nicolás Ramírez lofts in a cross ball towards Mateo Vidal Villanueva. Mateo Vidal Villanueva beats his man to it with a header. Mika Brander effortlessly picks it out of the air!
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. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half. The PSV Eindhoven players seem much more motivated whilst the Crystal Palace players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
PSV Eindhoven kick off and get the second half underway!
47.35
Emile Banks sees Peter Thalhammer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Thalhammer threads a neat ball through to Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza lofts in a cross ball towards Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
48.19
0-2Seeing a gap ahead, Peter Thalhammer plays the ball forward to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Javier Sanhueza but he's offside!
49.29
Eugène Razak hits a low pass to Mateo Vidal Villanueva. Mateo Vidal Villanueva lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolás Ramírez. Nicolás Ramírez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Mika Brander didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
51.53
Gabriel Muñoz clumsily knocks into Peter Fredgaard. The referee warns Gabriel Muñoz to calm down! Peter Fredgaard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.13
Richard Dijkstra knocks the ball forward to Nicolás Ramírez. Nicolás Ramírez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
59.26
Nicholas Pennant plays the ball forward to Peter Thalhammer. Peter Thalhammer sees space and advances. Peter Thalhammer knocks in a cross ball towards Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki powers a header at goal. Solid save from Axel Crespo. What a great pair of hands!
60.19
0-2PSV Eindhoven have made 3 substitutions with Nick Meijer replacing Gabriel Muñoz, Tom van Vliet replacing Bernard Song and Marco Mariana replacing Nicolás Ramírez .Crystal Palace have made 3 substitutions with Walid Bendjedid replacing Morten Tomasson, Vincenzo Sterjovski replacing Simon Rodgers and Jan Ziegenhagen replacing Cedric Versteeg .
66.43
Peter Thalhammer threads a neat ball through to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Fredgaard but he's offside!
69.25
Richard Dijkstra surges forward with the ball. Richard Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn flicks the ball with his head but Mika Brander is on top of it.
77.48
Peter Thalhammer knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Fredgaard. Peter Fredgaard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moritz Bartsch.
79.41
Gavin Law knocks the ball forward to Tom van Vliet. Tom van Vliet makes an attacking run forward. Tom van Vliet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Mariana but the linesman indicates offside!
85.02
Walid Bendjedid sees Jan Ziegenhagen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Ziegenhagen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jan Ziegenhagen whips in a cross ball towards Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki connects with a diving header but is denied by Axel Crespo. Excellent save.
90.00
Nicholas Pennant takes it forward alone. Nicholas Pennant flicks a high ball forward to Peter Fredgaard who takes it down. Peter Fredgaard tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Krunoslav Prosinecki 9, 28 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Krunoslav Prosinecki of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Axel Crespo (GK)
7
2. Moritz Bartsch (DEF)
6
3. Gabriel Muñoz (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Law (DEF)
6
5. Elias Hatzis (DEF)
6
6. Richard Dijkstra (MID)
7
7. Bernard Song (MID)
6
8. Eugène Razak (MID)
6
9. Jon Dahl Degn (ATT)
6
10. Mateo Vidal Villanueva (ATT)
6
11. Nicolás Ramírez (ATT)
6
12. Nick Meijer (DEF)
6
13. Tom van Vliet (MID)
6
14. Marco Mariana (ATT)
6
1. Mika Brander (GK)
7
2. Nicholas Pennant (DEF)
7
3. Emile Banks (DEF)
6
4. Morten Tomasson (DEF)
6
5. John Mason (MID)
7
6. Simon Rodgers (MID)
5
7. Peter Thalhammer (MID)
8
8. Cedric Versteeg (MID)
6
9. Krunoslav Prosinecki (ATT)
9
10. Peter Fredgaard (ATT)
6
11. Javier Sanhueza (ATT)
6
12. Walid Bendjedid (DEF)
6
13. Vincenzo Sterjovski (MID)
6
14. Jan Ziegenhagen (MID)
6