PSV Eindhoven vs Liverpool
Match pulse
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Final score
PSV Eindhoven and Liverpool drew 0-0 on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at Philips Stadion.
Play by play
- 90'
An entertaining match in Eindhoven ends in a stalemate. Liverpool's much-changed line-up huffed and puffed but failed to find the decisive strike. Kone came closest for PSV when he hit the bar in the first half, while Gerrard found the upright with a delightful half-volley late on.
- 90'
FULL TIME: PSV EINDHOVEN 0-0 LIVERPOOL
- 90'
The game is being played at walking pace now and Liverpool fans break out into a verse of You'll Never Walk Alone.
- 88'
A sublime strike from Gerrard almost steals a point from the Dutch. A neat swivelled shot beats the keeper but rebounds off the post.
- 86'
Both teams looked to have settled for a point. The home fans have fallen silent and the back fours on either side have tightened up and look determined to hold out for a point.
- 84'
A nervy moment for Liverpool. Kone and Mendez were both caught offside but for a moment it looked as if one of them would tuck the ball away for the opener. Good defending from the visitors though, they pushed up well from the PSV corner.
- 82'
Gerrard sees an opportunity to break and skips past a challenge in the box but he runs wide. The resulting shot is easily gathered.
- 80'
10 minutes remaining and Liverpool opt to change Aurelio for Speedy Mark Gonzalez. His pace might create the chance Liverpool are searching for.
- 76'
It's scrappy now and neither side want to take the chance and get caught on the break. Liverpool would be happy with a point but PSV will feel they should have taken the initiative earlier.
- 73'
A moment of hesitation from Mendez costs the Ecuadorian a decent chance on goal. He gets caught in two minds and loops his shot just over.
- 71'
In need of some fresh legs and vigour, here comes the Liverpool favourite Gerrard. As expected Bellamy makes way and heads to the bench after a hard-working perfomance.
- 69'
There's a few weary legs in the Liverpool side now. They've worked hard but it's beginning to show now. Pennant and Bellamy look particularly leggy.
- 67'
Another decent chance for Liverpool as Kuyt hits a sweet shot that whistles past the left post. Will they be left to rue these chances?
- 65'
The last goal Alonso scored was from inside his own half and he tries his luck again from similar range but sees his effort sail high and wide.
- 62'
Changes for both sides. Culina for Aissati for PSV and Liverpool switch Sissoko for Alonso.
- 61'
PSV have stepped up a gear and are playing with renewed confidence and swagger. Ecuadorian Mendez blasts a rasping drive from 30 yards just past the post. A thunderous drive.
- 59'
Best chance of the night is miserably wasted by Kone. A delightful through ball by Mendez played the Ivorian in, only for the bleached-blonde winger to tamely pass back to Reina.
- 57'
Pennant fires in a snap-shot from the edge of the box. It's low, hard and luckily for PSV, straight at the keeper.
- 55'
Kuyt has another shot blocked. It's end to end now and only a matter of time before one side takes the initiative.
- 53'
Gerrard and Xabi Alonso a warming up and might be introduced soon to sure things up in the middle of the park.
- 51'
The tempo is up this half but the quality of passing isn't. It's frantic and spaces are opening up in midfield.
- 48'
Slight confusion in the Liverpool defence, Kone comes forward and tries to force a shot. It's deflected and takes three attempts to clear.
- 45'
They're under orders. And they're off. No changes for Liverpool at the break and Gerrard takes up his place on the bench. PSV have lost only two of their last 55 games and they'll be keen to keep that fine record intact tonight.
- 45'
An encouraging half for Rafa's tinkered line-up. Kuyt and Bellamy look a constant menace and Sissoko has admirably filled the void left by Gerrard. They'll be happy heading into the dressing room.
- 45'
HALF TIME: PSV EINDHOVEN 0-0 LIVERPOOL
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