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PSV Eindhoven

No fewer than seven players are missing for PSV this weekend.
Richard Ledezma, Sergino Dest, Walter Benítez, Rick Karsdorp, Lucas Pérez, Wessel Kuhn, and Ricardo Pepi are out with respective injuries.
Head coach Peter Bosz should not make too many changes from his last starting lineup, though forward Johan Bakayoko - who came off the bench to score in the 3–1 win over Groningen last time out - is pushing to be included from the outset
Luuk de Jong should be there from the start. He is the club's top scorer with 12 goals, tied for fourth-highest in the competition; four of those have been the crucial first goal of the match.
Almere City

Alex Carbonell and Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp are the only players unavailable for Almere City as they head into the latest Eredivisie gameweek.
Ritmeester van de Kamp picked up a fifth yellow card in their 2–2 draw with PEC Zwolle, though it does not mean head coach Jeroen Rijsdijk will be forced to make a change, as Ritmeester van de Kamp came off the bench last weekend.
Elsewhere, full-back Damil Dankerlui is pushing for a start, as well as forward Ali Jasim, who, like Ritmeester van de Kamp, came off the bench, albeit and found the net. Baptiste Guillaume is another hoping to make the Almere City starting XI.
Charles-Andreas Brym, Junior Kadile, and Kornelius Hansen have made a difference in front of goal for Almere this season. Brym and Kadile are their top scorers with three goals each, followed by Hansen with two.
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90+3'

Nothing more will happen in this game as the referee blows for full time.
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2 additional min. will be played.
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PSV enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
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The referee allows time for a substitution. Ismael Saibari will be replaced by Isaac Babadi (PSV).
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The current number of fouls conceded by both teams is 5:6.
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The resulting set piece from Almere City is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
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The resulting set piece from PSV is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
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Substitution. Charles-Andreas Brym will be replaced by Adi Nalic (Almere City).
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The referee signals a substitution. Ruben Providence (Almere City) is brought on as a substitute for Kornelius Norman Hansen.
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Jeroen Rijsdijk decides to make a substitution. Tim Receveur will be replaced by Alex Balboa (Almere City).
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A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for PSV.
74'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Couhaib Driouech (PSV) comes onto the pitch for Noa Lang.
72'

The resulting set piece from PSV is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
72'

PSV force a corner. They send men into the box.
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The attendance for today's match is 33600.
69'

Almere City have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
68'

Goal! Jerdy Schouten tees up Ismael Saibari (PSV) inside the box, and he keeps his cool to find the bottom left corner. 5:0.
66'

An attempted cross from Johan Bakayoko (PSV) is cleared.
65'

PSV failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
64'

It is time for a substitution. Adamo Nagalo (PSV) is on for Ryan Flamingo.
63'

Here is a change. Joey Veerman is going off and Peter Bosz gives the last tactical orders to Jerdy Schouten (PSV).
63'

Here comes a substitution. Guus Til (PSV) is brought on as a substitute for Malik Tillman.
62'

Guus Til (PSV) received a pass inside the box and sent a dangerous shot in on goal, but keep the champagne on ice as one of the defenders stepped in and blocked the effort. It's hard to say whether the keeper would have stopped it.
58'

A cross by Noa Lang (PSV) from the side of the pitch flies into the box, but fails to find its intended target as the aim was poor.
55'

Great teamplay by Almere City as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
52'

The corner is swung in but PSV can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
49'

A lofted cross from Johan Bakayoko (PSV) is unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly clears the ball out of the penalty area.
49'

Fouls committed – 3:4.
47'

Vasilios Zagaritis (Almere City) plays a through ball but overhits it.
47'

Almere City are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
46'

Half-time substitution. Thom Haye (Almere City) will not participate anymore and Anas Tahiri is coming on.
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Here is a change after the half-time break. Junior Kadile (Almere City) is replaced by Ali Jasim.
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The second half gets underway.
45+4'

The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45+3'

That's unlucky! Malik Tillman (PSV) side steps a tackle after receiving a pass, advances then hits a booming shot from mid-range which only rises at the last second to fly just over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Almere City.
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Johan Bakayoko (PSV) picks up a pass and tries his luck from mid-range low towards the middle of the goal, but Nordin Bakker is equal to it and makes an easy save.
45+1'

Almere City take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
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3 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
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PSV take a short corner kick.
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Goal! 4:0. Malik Tillman (PSV) taps home from almost on the goal line after a lucky rebound fell at his feet.
39'

Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from PSV.
36'

The free kick from long distance is taken by Thom Haye (Almere City), who fires in a direct effort just wide of the right post. What a chance! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for PSV.
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PSV quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
33'

Luuk de Jong (PSV) must feel embarrassed now. He received a killer pass, but his shot from the six-yard box was a disaster. He miskicked and made it very easy for Nordin Bakker to get hold of the ball.
33'

6:1 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams.
31'

Hamdi Akujobi (Almere City) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger.
30'

Johan Bakayoko (PSV) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence.
29'

Malik Tillman (PSV) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball.
28'

PSV seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
26'

Goal! Noa Lang (PSV) collects a pass and without hesitation fires an unstoppable shot inside the left post.
26'

Richard Ledezma (PSV) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players.
25'

The number of shots on goal at present is 2:0.
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Johan Bakayoko (PSV) controls the ball with an excellent first touch on the edge of the penalty box after receiving a splendid pass and smashes the ball into the top right corner!
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PSV can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
22'

PSV work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
21'

Luuk de Jong (PSV) receives a lofted pass in the goal area and unleashes a dangerous header which sails a few inches over the bar! The ball goes out of play and Almere City will have a goal kick.
20'

Mauro Junior (PSV) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
19'

The PSV players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
19'

Charles-Andreas Brym (Almere City) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee immediately stops play.
17'

Hamdi Akujobi (Almere City) put a cross into the box which wasn't a bad decision, but he failed to achieve what he wanted as none of his teammates managed to meet it.
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Johan Bakayoko (PSV) tries to find the head of a teammate in the box but overhits the cross.
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Neat passing move from PSV in order to create new attacking opportunities.
11'

This shall not pass! Johan Bakayoko (PSV) lines up a shot from the edge of the box and goes for goal, but the effort is well blocked by a defender.
11'

Here's the current ball possession statistics for both teams – 78:22.
10'

Here comes the ref’s decision after the VAR review. It’s not penalty to PSV as the referee indicates there was no infringement!
8'

Referee Allard Lindhout makes the VAR signal and is going to check whether it’s a penalty for PSV. Let’s see what happens!
7'

Johan Bakayoko (PSV) latches onto a rebound in the box and fires a shot just over the bar. That was a promising chance and maybe he should have done better! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Almere City.
5'

Ismael Saibari (PSV) strikes the ball towards goal after latching onto a defence-splitting pass on the edge of the penalty box and his shot sails inside the left post to leave the goalkeeper completely stranded!
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The PSV players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
2'

Junior Kadile (Almere City) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat.
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A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from PSV comes to nothing.
1'

Johan Bakayoko (PSV) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away. The ball is out of play. PSV will have a chance to score from a corner.
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The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.

The players are out and the match is about to start. Almere City will have the kick-off.

Today's referee will be Allard Lindhout.

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