Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 17,879 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both PSV Eindhoven and FC Groningen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Bosschaart.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both PSV Eindhoven and FC Groningen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Bosschaart.
0.00
0-0PSV Eindhoven start the match!
2.51
0-0Bernard Song brings the ball forward. Bernard Song lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolás Ramírez. Nicolás Ramírez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent block by Pascal Franken!
8.33
0-0Richard Dijkstra takes a short throw-in bringing Eugène Razak into play. Eugène Razak hits a low pass to David Oliveira. David Oliveira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Roger Bisseling smothers it!
9.50
Bernard Song passes the ball forward to David Oliveira. David Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn connects with a diving header. Roger Bisseling effortlessly picks it out of the air!
10.55
0-0With vision, Eugène Razak plays the ball forward to David Oliveira. David Oliveira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.36
1-0Elias Hatzis flicks a high pass forward. Richard Dijkstra collects the pass. Richard Dijkstra hits a low pass to David Oliveira. David Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Roger Bisseling with no chance!! Goal for PSV Eindhoven!
20.13
Joost Huizingh makes a probing pass to Richard Dijkstra. Richard Dijkstra flicks a high ball forward to Nicolás Ramírez who takes it down. Nicolás Ramírez knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
24.19
1-0Under pressure, Gabriel Muñoz clears the ball far upfield. David Oliveira lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
34.03
Eugène Razak kicks a strong pass forward to David Oliveira. David Oliveira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roger Bisseling who gathers it comfortably.
38.33
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.29
Elias Hatzis flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Song holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bernard Song flicks a high pass forward. Nicolás Ramírez controls it well on his chest. Nicolás Ramírez knocks in a cross ball towards David Oliveira. David Oliveira finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Roger Bisseling manages to gather it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. PSV Eindhoven appear unchanged since the first half. FC Groningen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The FC Groningen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Groningen start the second half!
54.41
Harvey Viscaal advances with the ball. Harvey Viscaal tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.52
1-1PSV Eindhoven have made 3 substitutions with Gary Davidson replacing Wout Koning, Adolfo Diez replacing Bernard Song and Garry Van Den Brom replacing Nicolás Ramírez .
63.53
Peter Buffel chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Heering. Peter Heering plays a one-two with Hans Visser and rushes in on goal... Peter Heering rockets a shot on goal but somehow Axel Crespo manages to keep it out.
66.28
1-1David Oliveira clumsily knocks into Joos Van Gobbel. The referee brings David Oliveira to one side and gives him a warning! Joos Van Gobbel runs off the knock.
67.13
Richard Dijkstra passes the ball forward to Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Roger Bisseling comfortably smothers it!
71.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Eugène Razak plays the ball forward to Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roger Bisseling who gathers it comfortably.
73.19
1-1Richard Dijkstra catches Peter Buffel on the ankles. The referee warns Richard Dijkstra to calm down! Peter Buffel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.32
Elias Hatzis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Diez. Adolfo Diez hits a low pass to Garry Van Den Brom. Garry Van Den Brom lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Joos Van Gobbel.
82.04
It's a corner kick. Richard Dijkstra loops the ball over to the far post. Some silky footwork from David Oliveira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Roger Bisseling is on top of it.
84.36
1-1Seeing a gap ahead, Elias Hatzis plays the ball forward to Adolfo Diez. Adolfo Diez chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Van Den Brom but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Gabriel Muñoz knocks the ball forward to Richard Dijkstra. Richard Dijkstra threads the ball through to David Oliveira. David Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Garry Van Den Brom. Garry Van Den Brom directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Garry Van Den Brom!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Axel Crespo (GK)
6
2. Joost Huizingh (DEF)
6
3. Gabriel Muñoz (DEF)
6
4. Wout Koning (DEF)
6
5. Elias Hatzis (DEF)
7
6. Richard Dijkstra (MID)
6
7. Bernard Song (MID)
7
8. Eugène Razak (MID)
7
9. David Oliveira (ATT)
9
10. Nicolás Ramírez (ATT)
6
11. Jon Dahl Degn (ATT)
9
12. Gary Davidson (DEF)
6
13. Adolfo Diez (MID)
6
14. Garry Van Den Brom (ATT)
8
1. Roger Bisseling (GK)
8
2. Wouter Bakker (DEF)
6
3. Joos Van Gobbel (DEF)
7
4. David Ljungberg (DEF)
6
5. Pascal Franken (DEF)
6
6. Peter Buffel (MID)
6
7. Harvey Viscaal (MID)
8
8. Hans Visser (MID)
7
9. Wouter Keller (ATT)
6
10. Bert Wau (ATT)
6
11. Peter Heering (ATT)
6
12. Donny de Bruin (MID)
0
13. Pius Karnebeek (ATT)
0
14. Ellery Goulooze (MID)
0