Match report

PSV Eindhoven 0–0 FC Rostov: A Tactical Stalemate in Champions League

PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven
0–0
FT
FC Rostov
FC Rostov
Dec 6, 2016

PSV Eindhoven held off a resilient FC Rostov to secure a goalless draw in their UEFA Champions League clash. Both teams showcased defensive solidity and tactical discipline, resulting in a stalemate that saw key players like Vladimir Granat and Hector Moreno receive yellow cards.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: PSV Eindhoven 0–0 FC Rostov
  • • Vladimir Granat (FC Rostov) received a yellow card in the 40th minute
  • • Sergio Arias and Olga Zinchenko (PSV Eindhoven) were substituted in the 62nd minute
  • • Sergio Bergwijn (PSV Eindhoven) received a yellow card in the 63rd minute
  • • Hector Moreno (PSV Eindhoven) received a yellow card in the 87th minute

Lineups

PSV Eindhoven

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Zoet (G)
  • 3 H. Moreno (D)
  • 5 D. Schwaab (D)
  • 4 S. Arias (D)
  • 2 N. Isimat-Mirin (D)
  • 20 J. Brenet (D)
  • 6 D. Pröpper (M)
  • 25 O. Zinchenko (D)
  • 23 B. Ramselaar (M)
  • 9 L. de Jong (F)
  • 27 S. Bergwijn (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 G. Pereiro
  • 10 S. de Jong
  • 11 L. Narsingh
  • 14 S. Poulsen
  • 17 F. Jozefzoon
  • 22 R. Pasveer
  • 30 J. de Wijs

FC Rostov

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 35 S. Dzhanaev (G)
  • 44 César Navas (D)
  • 30 F. Kudryashov (D)
  • 4 V. Granat (D)
  • 23 M. Mevlja (D)
  • 16 C. Noboa (M)
  • 89 A. Erokhin (M)
  • 84 A. Gaţcan (M)
  • 2 T. Kalachev (M)
  • 20 S. Azmoun (F)
  • 7 D. Poloz (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 D. Terentjev
  • 11 A. Bukharov
  • 6 S. Ezatolahi
  • 10 M. Doumbia
  • 19 K. Bayramyan
  • 28 A. Prepeliță
  • 77 N. Medvedev

Timeline

  1. FC Rostov
    40' FC Rostov Card · Yellow Card
    Vladimir Granat
  2. PSV Eindhoven
    62' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Zinchenko · On: G. Pereiro
  3. PSV Eindhoven
    62' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Arias · On: S. de Jong
  4. PSV Eindhoven
    63' PSV Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    S. Bergwijn
  5. PSV Eindhoven
    77' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Isimat-Mirin · On: L. Narsingh
  6. FC Rostov
    80' FC Rostov subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Timofey Kalachev · On: D. Terentjev
  7. PSV Eindhoven
    87' PSV Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    Héctor Moreno
  8. FC Rostov
    89' FC Rostov subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Poloz · On: A. Bukharov
  9. FC Rostov
    90' FC Rostov subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Azmoun · On: S. Ezatolahi

Match Stats

Stat PSV Eindhoven FC Rostov
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy 82% 62%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 17 6
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 701 340
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 68% 32%
Accurate Passes 572 211
Shots Inside Box 9 4
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The yellow card for Vladimir Granat in the 40th minute shifted momentum slightly towards PSV, but Rostov maintained their defensive structure
  • ▸ The introduction of Nordin Isimat-Mirin in the 77th minute for PSV failed to break down the Rostov defense, leading to a goalless draw