d**k Advocaat’s side would be gunning to seal their place in the last-16 round of the Dutch cup when they take on the Hoofdklasse outfit in front of their home crowd on Wednesday.
In the latest round of KNVB beker Cup, PSV Eindhoven, will lock horns against EHC Hoensbroek at Philips Stadion on Wednesday, October 31.
PSV Eindhoven
The Eindhoven giants are heading into the game on the back of a fortunate 1-2 win over PEC Zwolle on October 28. However, last year’s Dutch cup winners would be gunning to make amends to their Sunday’s slim win over PEC by securing a comfortable victory
over the Dutch fourth tier outfit.
PSV sealed their spot in the last-32 round of KNVB beker Cup by claiming an impressive 2-3 win over Achilles’ 29 on September 27. Jurgen Locadia, Zanka and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Timothy-Derijck-c35129 netted a goal each to help the Boeren progress through to the next round of the Dutch
cup.
d**k Advocaat, the PSV boss, has revealed that he will be testing the youngsters in the upcoming game against the Hoofdklasse outfit.
“We look to play an open, exciting and attractive game of football. It’s up to the players to live up to their potential and prove their worth. We demand a lot from our promising youngsters. They should always be asking for the ball and make their presence
felt”, Advocaat was quoted as saying to the club’s official website.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marcel-Ritzmaier-c23524, the 19-year-old midfielder, has expressed confidence ahead of his side’s upcoming Dutch cup fixture, and has insisted that he will try his utmost to perform at his best.
“We’ll play an amateur side on Wednesday night and several fringe players will probably get a chance to show their skills. I think I put in a decent performance against PEC Zwolle. Two weeks ago, I was dropped from the match squad and now it looks like I
will be handed another start. You have to accept that and prove your worth in training”, Ritzmaier said while talking to reporters.
EHC Hoensbroek
EHC commenced their 2012/13 Dutch cup campaign brightly by claiming an impressive 4-1 win over Genemuiden on August 22. Peter Erkens netted a brace while Bastian Wieser and Randy Grens grabbed a goal each to help the Dutch fourth tier outfit cruise to a
comfortable victory.
Ole Tobiasen’s side, however, had to work extremely hard in their second KNVB beker Cup game to secure a 0-1 win over De Zouaven. Ron Starmans netted the only goal of the game.
Recent form
PSV Eindhoven
The Eindhoven giants have not suffered a defeat in their last five encounters in all competitions. The Boeren managed to win four games while the remaining match ended in a stalemate.
EHC Hoensbroek
EHC have won only two of their last five games, while they suffered defeats in all the remaining three games.
Players to watch
Tim Matavz – PSV Eindhoven
The Slovenian ace has been performing brilliantly this term. Netting four goals while setting up one more in seven appearances thus far, the 23-year-old striker would be gunning to add more to his tally in the upcoming encounter.
Ruud Hermans – EHC Hoensbroek
The 29-year-old goalkeeper will be tested consistently throughout the 90 minutes by the in-form http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/PSV-c40281 side.
Prediction
On paper, it seems like a comfortable win for the Eindhoven giants, who have been performing brilliantly since the start of the 2012/13 campaign.
Predicted score-line: PSV 4-0 EHC.
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