“Younes Taha gave Groningen a shock lead with a precise left-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area into the top corner”
Pivotal“Ismael Saibari leveled the match with a powerful header from close range, converting Mauro Júnior's cross into the top corner”
Pivotal“Dennis Man completed PSV's comeback with a close-range finish from the six-yard box following a corner kick scramble”
Pivotal
FC Groningen
PSV
Outstanding performance
PSV•MidfielderPSV Eindhoven showcased their championship resilience with a determined comeback victory at FC Groningen, overturning an early deficit to secure all three points. Groningen took a shock lead through Younes Taha's clinical finish from the penalty area edge, but PSV's tactical adjustments and substitutions proved decisive. Ismael Saibari emerged as the catalyst for the turnaround, equalizing with a towering header before turning provider for Dennis Man's winner from close range following a corner kick. The victory maintains PSV's strong position in the Eredivisie title race, while Groningen will rue their inability to hold onto their advantage despite some promising attacking moments, particularly through Taha who remained dangerous throughout.
Corner kick awarded to PSV Eindhoven after Marco Rente allowed the ball to go out.
Substitution for FC Groningen: Travis Hernes comes on to replace Tygo Land.
Substitution for FC Groningen: Ryan Metu comes on to replace David van der Werff.
Corner kick awarded to PSV Eindhoven after Thijmen Blokzijl allowed the ball to go out of play.
The attempt is thwarted. Guus Til from PSV Eindhoven takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Ismael Saibari.
Sergiño Dest of PSV Eindhoven has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Fouled by Tyrique Mercera of FC Groningen.
Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Thijmen Blokzijl from FC Groningen committed a foul.
Opportunity wasted. Sergiño Dest from PSV Eindhoven attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went over the bar and to the right.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds. Tygo Land from FC Groningen takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but Niek Schiks from PSV Eindhoven makes a fantastic save, reaching up to deny it in the top right corner. The assist came from Marco Rente, who set him up with a header.
Oskar Zawada from FC Groningen has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Yarek Gasiorowski from PSV Eindhoven committed a foul.
Substitution for FC Groningen: Oskar Zawada comes on to replace Younes Taha.
Substitution for FC Groningen: Brynjólfur Willumsson is coming on to replace Wouter Prins.
Substitution for PSV Eindhoven: Ryan Flamingo comes on to replace Jerdy Schouten.
Goal! FC Groningen 1, PSV Eindhoven 2. Dennis Man from PSV Eindhoven finds the net with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, placing it perfectly into the bottom right corner following a corner kick.
Another offensive push. Dennis Man from PSV Eindhoven takes a right-footed shot from close range, but goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen of FC Groningen makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Ismael Saibari.
Goal! FC Groningen 1, PSV Eindhoven 2. Dennis Man from PSV Eindhoven scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, finding the bottom right corner following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to PSV Eindhoven after Marco Rente allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to FC Groningen after a foul by Yarek Gasiorowski.
Opportunity squandered. Ivan Perisic of PSV Eindhoven attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area after a quick counterattack.
Thijmen Blokzijl from FC Groningen has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Stije Resink from FC Groningen has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Joey Veerman from PSV Eindhoven committed a foul.
assist: Mauro Júnior
Goal! It's now FC Groningen 1, PSV Eindhoven 1. Ismael Saibari scores for PSV Eindhoven with a header from close range, directing it into the top left corner. The assist came from Mauro Júnior, who delivered a perfect cross.
Another offensive push underway. Younes Taha from FC Groningen takes a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but Niek Schiks of PSV Eindhoven makes a save, diving to his left.
Sergiño Dest from PSV Eindhoven has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Sergiño Dest from PSV Eindhoven has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Jorg Schreuders from FC Groningen committed a foul.
Substitution for PSV Eindhoven: Dennis Man replaces Esmir Bajraktarevic.
Substitution for PSV Eindhoven: Yarek Gasiorowski replaces Armando Obispo.
Paul Wanner from PSV Eindhoven has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Jorg Schreuders from FC Groningen was awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Paul Wanner from PSV Eindhoven committed a foul.
Offside call against FC Groningen. Thom van Bergen has been caught in an offside position.
Tyrique Mercera from FC Groningen has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Tyrique Mercera from FC Groningen earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Younes Taha from FC Groningen took a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
Etienne Vaessen from FC Groningen has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven committed a foul.
Corner kick awarded to PSV Eindhoven after Marco Rente allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner awarded to PSV Eindhoven after Tygo Land's defensive play.
Guus Til from PSV Eindhoven earned a free kick on the right flank.
Tygo Land from FC Groningen committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Ismael Saibari of PSV Eindhoven heads the ball from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Ivan Perisic, who delivered a cross.
Corner kick awarded to FC Groningen, following a foul by Armando Obispo.
Opportunity squandered. Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen attempted a header from the left side of the penalty area but failed to find the target. The cross was delivered by Younes Taha.
Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen earned a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Jerdy Schouten from PSV Eindhoven committed a foul.
Tygo LandYellow CardTygo Land from FC Groningen has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Joey Veerman from PSV Eindhoven has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Tygo Land from FC Groningen committed a foul.
The first half has concluded with FC Groningen leading PSV Eindhoven by a score of 1-0.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of stoppage time.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven attempts a header from the middle of the box. However, the shot is expertly denied by goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen of FC Groningen, who makes the save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Ivan Perisic, who delivered a precise cross.
Jorg Schreuders from FC Groningen committed a foul.
Esmir Bajraktarevic from PSV Eindhoven earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match halted due to an injury to Wouter Prins from FC Groningen.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven.
Corner awarded to PSV Eindhoven after a play that resulted in a save by Etienne Vaessen.
Corner awarded to PSV Eindhoven after a play that resulted in a save by Etienne Vaessen.
Another offensive effort unfolds. Younes Taha from FC Groningen takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, but the goalkeeper makes a save right in the center of the goal.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match halted due to an injury to Younes Taha from FC Groningen.
Corner awarded to PSV Eindhoven after a play that resulted in a save by Etienne Vaessen.
Corner kick awarded to PSV Eindhoven after Etienne Vaessen allowed the ball to go out.
Another offensive push. Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped.
Jerdy Schouten from PSV Eindhoven has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Corner awarded to PSV Eindhoven after Tygo Land's defensive play resulted in a concession.
Opportunity wasted. Stije Resink from FC Groningen attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Corner awarded to FC Groningen after Paul Wanner's defensive play resulted in a loss of possession.
Corner awarded to PSV Eindhoven after Tygo Land allowed the ball to go out.
Goal! FC Groningen takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against PSV Eindhoven. Younes Taha from FC Groningen fired a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, finding the top left corner of the net.
Opportunity missed! Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven headed the ball from the center of the box, but it sailed over the crossbar. The assist came from Joey Veerman, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to PSV Eindhoven after Marco Rente allowed the ball to go out.
Jorg Schreuders from FC Groningen has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Esmir Bajraktarevic from PSV Eindhoven committed a foul.
Corner awarded to PSV Eindhoven after Thijmen Blokzijl allowed it.
Opportunity squandered. Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area but failed to find the target. The assist was provided by Joey Veerman.
Opportunity wasted! Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.
Mauro Júnior from PSV Eindhoven has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Fouled by Tyrique Mercera from FC Groningen.
Corner awarded to FC Groningen after a play that resulted in Joey Veerman giving up possession.
Corner awarded to FC Groningen after Esmir Bajraktarevic allowed the ball to go out.
Stije Resink from FC Groningen earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Paul Wanner from PSV Eindhoven committed a foul.
Corner awarded to FC Groningen after Ivan Perisic allowed the ball to go out.
The opening half of the match is underway.
