Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Philips Stadion where PSV Eindhoven play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 18,574 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Pius de Bruin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PSV Eindhoven are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Pius de Bruin.
0.00
0-0AZ 67 Alkmaar get the match underway!
4.09
0-1Mustapha de Haan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Mustapha de Haan. Mustapha de Haan shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.24
0-1Mustapha de Haan threads a neat ball through to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira powers a header at goal. Joris Koning gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
15.23
0-1Max Steijn takes it forward alone. Max Steijn finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
16.49
Stephen Young flicks a high pass forward. Martin Shew A Tjon comfortably collects the pass. Martin Shew A Tjon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
20.17
0-1AZ 67 Alkmaar are dictating the run of play here today.
21.11
Niccolo Kerr makes a simple pass to Cor Van Dinteren. Cor Van Dinteren advances with the ball. Cor Van Dinteren shoots from distance. Tobias Lindner comfortably gets down and covers it.
22.58
Max Steijn decides to run forward with the ball. Max Steijn flicks a high ball forward to Jose Marques who takes it down. Jose Marques shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Tobias Lindner!
24.21
0-1Lucas Gonzales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Almeida. Francisco Almeida knocks the ball forward into space. Garry Meiklejohn bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
26.28
Chris Van Der Meyde makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Young. Stephen Young flicks a high pass forward. Remco Waterreus collects the pass. Remco Waterreus knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Shew A Tjon. Martin Shew A Tjon shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Tobias Lindner manages to gather it.
27.23
Craig Collins flicks a high ball forward to Mustapha de Haan who takes it down. Mustapha de Haan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucas Gonzales. Lucas Gonzales threads the ball through to Helder Moreira but he's offside!
28.22
0-1Chris Van Der Meyde comes in with a late challenge on Lucas Gonzales. Chris Van Der Meyde is shown the yellow card! Lucas Gonzales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.46
Max Steijn runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Max Steijn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
36.03
Cor Van Dinteren flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Shew A Tjon. Martin Shew A Tjon shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.56
Francisco Almeida hits a low pass to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Joris Koning!
40.44
Francisco Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes connects with a diving header. Joris Koning is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.56
Remco Waterreus makes a strong solo run forward. Remco Waterreus plays the ball forward to Max Steijn. Max Steijn whips in a cross ball towards Jose Marques. Jose Marques outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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. AZ 67 Alkmaar also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
PSV Eindhoven start the second half!
47.08
Cor Van Dinteren deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simone Zironelli. Simone Zironelli shoots from distance but Tobias Lindner is on top of it.
48.34
PSV Eindhoven are keeping most of the possession.
49.30
Chris Van Der Meyde knocks the ball forward to Max Steijn. Seeing a gap ahead, Max Steijn plays the ball forward to Martin Shew A Tjon. Martin Shew A Tjon shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.46
Lucas Gonzales receives the ball from a throw-in from Mustapha de Haan. Lucas Gonzales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
53.46
Jose Marques runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Marques plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Shew A Tjon and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jose Marques rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
54.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Martin Shew A Tjon laces a weighted ball forward to Simone Zironelli. Simone Zironelli knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Shew A Tjon. Martin Shew A Tjon flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.58
1-2Lucas Gonzales comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Birnbaum. The referee warns Lucas Gonzales to calm down! Vincenzo Birnbaum runs off the knock.
63.01
Max Steijn threads a neat ball through to Martin Shew A Tjon. Martin Shew A Tjon tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.44
Max Steijn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Marques. Jose Marques shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
71.13
Helder Lopes hits a low pass to Lucas Gonzales. Lucas Gonzales lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira makes a convincing header. Helder Moreira scores for AZ 67 Alkmaar!!
78.31
Remco Waterreus kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Marques. Jose Marques shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
79.09
Craig Collins threads a neat ball through to Lucas Gonzales. Lucas Gonzales threads a neat ball through to Garry Meiklejohn. Garry Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Mustapha de Haan. Mustapha de Haan flicks the ball with his head but Joris Koning reads it well. He makes it look easy!
84.14
Martin Shew A Tjon catches George Zwaanswijk on the ankles. The referee brings Martin Shew A Tjon to one side and gives him a warning! George Zwaanswijk stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.26
Lucas Gonzales flicks a high ball forward to Helder Lopes who takes it down. Helder Lopes shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
87.42
Martin Shew A Tjon hacks Craig Collins from behind! Martin Shew A Tjon is given another warning by the referee! Craig Collins runs off the knock.
89.18
Niccolo Kerr threads a neat ball through to Martin Shew A Tjon. Martin Shew A Tjon shoots from outside the area. Tobias Lindner gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Helder Moreira of AZ 67 Alkmaar |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Joris Koning (GK)
7
2. Vincenzo Birnbaum (DEF)
6
3. Chris Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
4. Niccolo Kerr (DEF)
6
5. Cor Van Dinteren (MID)
6
6. Max Steijn (MID)
8
7. Stephen Young (MID)
6
8. Remco Waterreus (MID)
6
9. Martin Shew A Tjon (ATT)
7
10. Simone Zironelli (ATT)
7
11. Jose Marques (ATT)
6
12. John Fellahi (GK)
0
13. Wouter Buffel (DEF)
0
14. Dave Heubach (ATT)
0
1. Tobias Lindner (GK)
8
2. Garry Ferguson (DEF)
6
3. Matthias Hollmer (DEF)
6
4. Craig Collins (DEF)
6
5. George Zwaanswijk (DEF)
6
6. Mustapha de Haan (MID)
8
7. Lucas Gonzales (MID)
8
8. Helder Moreira (ATT)
9
9. Helder Lopes (ATT)
9
10. Garry Meiklejohn (MID)
6
11. Francisco Almeida (ATT)
6
12. Rodney Lindenbergh (MID)
0
13. Tobias Höfer (DEF)
0
14. Eugenio Prieto (MID)
0