Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to NAC Breda. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Hoogstrate.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Hoogstrate.
0.00
0-0NAC Breda kick off and get the first half underway!
2.42
0-0Aron de Graaf comes in with a late challenge on Harvey Cooke. The referee calls over Aron de Graaf and warns him to calm down! Harvey Cooke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.13
0-0Greg Beckham hits a low pass to Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.14
0-0Scott Collins flicks a high pass forward. Dave Brand easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Brand skips past Harvey Cooke! Dave Brand side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.55
0-0Greg Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Ernesto Soto manages to gather it effortlessly.
15.44
1-0Adolfo Farinos threads a neat ball through to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Van Nistelrooy controls it well on his chest. Stefano Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
20.05
Stefano Van Nistelrooy knocks the ball forward to Matt Naysmith. Matt Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
33.45
Juan-Carlos Galadames hits a low pass to Scott Collins. Scott Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
38.51
Hugo Marques makes a probing pass to Greg Beckham. Greg Beckham threads the ball through to Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.29
Juan-Carlos Galadames threads the ball through to Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Roberto Valente had no chance!! Goal for PSV Eindhoven!
45.00
2-0Adolfo Farinos catches Romero P. Vega on the ankles. Adolfo Farinos is shown the yellow card! Romero P. Vega runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. PSV Eindhoven appear unchanged since the first half. NAC Breda also appear unchanged since the first half. The NAC Breda players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and PSV Eindhoven get the second half underway!
48.07
Scott Collins sees Aron de Graaf in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aron de Graaf knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Greg Beckham picks a pass forward to Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.30
Eric Appiah passes the ball forward to Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.10
Scott Collins barges into Dagui Mionnet. Scott Collins is warned by the referee! Dagui Mionnet stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.52
3-0NAC Breda have made a substitution with Tommy Priestley replacing Tiago Valente .
63.27
Hugo Marques sees Frederico Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Dagui Mionnet. Dagui Mionnet outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
67.52
Stefano Van Nistelrooy threads a neat ball through to Aron de Graaf. Aron de Graaf shoots from 20 yards. Aron de Graaf scores for PSV Eindhoven!!
71.51
Hugo Marques changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Hugo Marques controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
72.53
4-0Eric Appiah clumsily knocks into Manuel Barbosa. The referee calls over Eric Appiah and warns him to calm down! Manuel Barbosa carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.45
Harvey Cooke flicks a high ball forward to Vasco Andrade who takes it down. What teamwork. Vasco Andrade threads a neat ball through to Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ernesto Soto with no chance!! Goal for NAC Breda!
77.38
PSV Eindhoven have made 3 substitutions with Marcos Helguera replacing Frederico Menendez, Sylvain Mike replacing Scott Collins and Iwan Van Der Woerdt replacing Manuel Barbosa .
79.07
Matt Naysmith barges into Vasco Andrade. The referee calls over Matt Naysmith and shows him a yellow card! Vasco Andrade hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.14
Greg Beckham laces a through ball forward to Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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
| Dave Brand 15, 48 Aron de Graaf 40, 68 | Tommy Priestley 73 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ernesto Soto (GK)
6
2. Juan-Carlos Galadames (DEF)
7
3. Frederico Menendez (DEF)
6
4. Adolfo Farinos (DEF)
6
5. Louis De Vogt (DEF)
6
6. Matt Naysmith (MID)
5
7. Stefano Van Nistelrooy (MID)
7
8. Scott Collins (MID)
6
9. Manuel Barbosa (ATT)
6
10. Dave Brand (ATT)
9
11. Aron de Graaf (ATT)
9
12. Marcos Helguera (MID)
6
13. Sylvain Mike (MID)
6
14. Iwan Van Der Woerdt (GK)
6
1. Roberto Valente (GK)
6
2. Eric Appiah (DEF)
6
3. Hugo Marques (DEF)
6
4. Harvey Cooke (DEF)
6
5. Dagui Mionnet (MID)
6
6. Greg Beckham (MID)
6
7. Vasco Andrade (MID)
6
8. Jochem Arveladze (MID)
6
9. Tiago Valente (ATT)
6
10. Frederico Santos (ATT)
6
11. Romero P. Vega (ATT)
6
12. Aaron Lisbie (DEF)
0
13. Gavin May (MID)
0
14. Tommy Priestley (ATT)
7