5 – 1
“Brynjólfur Willumsson gave Groningen a shock lead, finishing from the right side of the box after PSV's defence failed to deal with a free kick situation stemming from Ivan Perisic's foul on Wouter Prins.”
Pivotal“Thijmen Blokzijl's unfortunate own goal, turning the ball into his own net under pressure, drew PSV level just two minutes after Groningen had stunned the Philips Stadion.”
Pivotal“Ivan Perisic broke Groningen's resistance with a right-footed strike from the centre of the box to make it 2-1, ending a sustained spell of PSV pressure that had already seen a header blocked and a Guus Til shot saved.”
Pivotal“Ricardo Pepi converted from the spot after VAR confirmed a penalty, with Márk Csinger picking up a yellow card for the foul, sending PSV into the break with a commanding 3-1 lead.”
Pivotal“Sergiño Dest capped a ruthless six-minute burst — following Perisic's second just three minutes earlier — to make it 5-1, completing the rout before the hour mark and triggering a wave of substitutions from both benches.”
PSV
FC Groningen
Outstanding performance
PSV•AttackerPSV were rocked inside nine minutes when Brynjólfur Willumsson punished some sloppy defending to put Groningen ahead, but the lead lasted barely two minutes before Thijmen Blokzijl turned the ball into his own net under pressure. What followed was a systematic dismantling by the hosts, built on 62% possession, 24 shots, and 86 dangerous attacks — numbers that illustrated just how one-sided this fixture became once PSV found their rhythm. Ivan Perisic was the central figure, heading, pressing, and ultimately scoring twice either side of half-time to give PSV daylight, with Ricardo Pepi adding a penalty and Sergiño Dest wrapping up a 5-1 demolition by the 56th minute. For Groningen, sitting in mid-table and already looking vulnerable defensively, this result underlines the gulf between them and the Eredivisie's top tier; PSV, by contrast, will take enormous confidence from the manner in which they responded to going behind, particularly with their star players firing in unison.
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Groningen wins a corner after Kodai Sano concedes.
Substitution for Groningen: Nikolas Brandis comes on for Marco Rente due to an injury.
assist: Mauro Júnior
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Attempt missed. Ryan Flamingo from PSV Eindhoven had a header from the right side of the six-yard box after a corner.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Marco Rente from Groningen.
PSV Eindhoven wins a corner after Marco Rente concedes.
Attempt saved. Brynjólfur Willumsson from Groningen had a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, but it was saved in the top center of the goal by Matej Kovár from PSV Eindhoven. The assist came from Thom van Bergen.
Groningen is awarded a corner after Matej Kovár concedes.
The second half begins with the score at PSV Eindhoven 3, Groningen 1.
Substitution for Groningen: Marco Rente comes on for Jorg Schreuders.
Attempt missed. Ivan Perisic from PSV Eindhoven takes a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right, but it goes high and wide to the right.
The first half ends with PSV Eindhoven leading Groningen 3-1.
Goal! Ricardo Pepi scores for PSV Eindhoven with a right-footed shot from the penalty spot. The score is now PSV Eindhoven 3, Groningen 1.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Márk CsingerYellow CardMárk Csinger from Groningen receives a yellow card for a foul.
VAR is checking a penalty for PSV Eindhoven.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Ruben van Bommel of PSV Eindhoven.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Ruben van Bommel of PSV Eindhoven.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Noah Fernandez from PSV Eindhoven commits a foul.
Attempt saved. Guus Til from PSV Eindhoven has his left-footed shot from the left side of the box saved in the center of the goal by Etienne Vaessen of Groningen. The shot was assisted by Ruben van Bommel.
Tygo Land from Groningen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt blocked. Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked. The assist came from Ruben van Bommel.
Foul committed by Brynjólfur Willumsson of Groningen.
Sergiño Dest from PSV Eindhoven wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Brynjólfur Willumsson of Groningen.
Guus Til from PSV Eindhoven is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Guus Til's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Goal! Ivan Perisic scores for PSV Eindhoven with a right-footed shot from the center of the box. The score is now 2-1 in favor of PSV Eindhoven against Groningen.
Guus Til from PSV Eindhoven commits a handball.
Attempt saved. Guus Til from PSV Eindhoven has his left-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
Attempt blocked. Ivan Perisic's header from the center of the box for PSV Eindhoven is blocked.
PSV Eindhoven wins a corner after Márk Csinger concedes.
Márk Csinger from Groningen commits a foul.
Guus Til from PSV Eindhoven wins a free kick on the right wing.
Ruben van Bommel from PSV Eindhoven misses an attempt, heading the ball high and wide to the right from very close range after a corner.
Corner awarded to PSV Eindhoven after Márk Csinger concedes.
PSV Eindhoven wins a corner after Márk Csinger concedes.
Noah Fernandez from PSV Eindhoven has his left-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the bottom right corner by Etienne Vaessen of Groningen. The attempt was assisted by Armando Obispo.
Attempt missed by Tygo Land from Groningen, who took a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Ruben van BommelYellow CardRuben van Bommel of PSV Eindhoven receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Etienne Vaessen from Groningen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ruben van Bommel from PSV Eindhoven commits a foul.
Attempt blocked. Guus Til from PSV Eindhoven has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked.
Attempt saved. Etienne Vaessen from Groningen saves a right-footed shot from Ricardo Pepi of PSV Eindhoven, taken from the center of the box.
Attempt missed. Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Attempt saved. David van der Werff from Groningen has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
Ivan Perisic from PSV Eindhoven misses the attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the right. The assist came from Kodai Sano with a cross.
Own goal by Thijmen Blokzijl for Groningen. The score is now 1-1 between PSV Eindhoven and Groningen.
assist: Thom van Bergen
Goal! Groningen takes the lead 1-0 with Brynjólfur Willumsson scoring from the right side of the box with a right-footed shot.
Wouter Prins from Groningen is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ivan Perisic of PSV Eindhoven.
Kodai Sano takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Thom van Bergen takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off! The referee is Allard Lindhout.
FC Groningen arrive at Philips Stadion riding high after two straight wins and sitting second in the early Eredivisie table, while PSV are still finding their feet after a mixed opening to the season. With the hosts desperate to climb the standings and the visitors eager to prove their early form is no fluke, this Sunday afternoon clash promises real drama.
