“Ricardo Pepi headed PSV into an early lead from close range after Ajax failed to clear their lines.”
Pivotal“Tolu Arokodare leveled for Ajax with a right-footed finish from the center of the box after PSV conceded a free-kick.”
Pivotal“Geertruida headed home from a corner in the final minute of the first half to restore PSV's lead right before the break.”
Pivotal“Substitute Esmir Bajraktarevic finished off a chaotic finish to the match, scoring PSV's third to put the result beyond doubt after Ajax had thrown numbers forward.”
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Outstanding performance
PSV•DefenderAjax dominated the underlying numbers with 53% possession, 19 shots to PSV's 13, and four big chances missed, but PSV's clinical edge proved decisive. PSV struck early through Ricardo Pepi's header, and although Tolu Arokodare equalized from a well-worked free-kick sequence, Geertruida's stoppage-time header just before half-time swung momentum PSV's way heading into the break. The second half became a mass substitution battle as both managers searched for answers, but it was PSV's bench that delivered the final blow, with substitute Esmir Bajraktarevic sealing it in the 90th minute after Ajax had poured players forward. For Ajax, this result exposes a worrying trend of created chances not translating into goals, while PSV's ability to be ruthless in key moments continues to define their campaign.
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Julian Brandt from Ajax wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Anton GaaeiYellow CardAnton Gaaei of Ajax receives a yellow card for a foul.
Ruben van Bommel from PSV Eindhoven wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Anton Gaaei of Ajax.
Abdellah Ouazane from Ajax has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it is blocked.
assist: Sven Mijnans
Goal! PSV Eindhoven leads 3-1 against Ajax. Esmir Bajraktarevic scores with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 7 minutes of added time.
Attempt saved. Julian Brandt from Ajax has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is saved in the center of the goal by Matej Kovár from PSV Eindhoven.
Sergiño Dest from PSV Eindhoven commits a foul.
Julian Brandt from Ajax wins a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution for PSV Eindhoven: Yarek Gasiorowski comes on for Armando Obispo due to an injury.
Attempt missed. Youri Baas from Ajax heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes just to the right. He was assisted by Viktor Tsygankov, who provided a cross after a corner.
Ryan Flamingo from PSV Eindhoven commits a foul.
Ajax wins a corner after Armando Obispo concedes.
Marcos Leonardo from Ajax wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Ajax: Thilo Kehrer comes on for Aaron Bouwman due to an injury.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Lutsharel GeertruidaYellow CardLutsharel Geertruida from PSV Eindhoven receives a yellow card.
Youri BaasYellow CardYouri Baas from Ajax receives a yellow card.
Ruben van BommelYellow CardRuben van Bommel of PSV Eindhoven receives a yellow card for a foul.
Ivan PerisicYellow CardIvan Perisic of PSV Eindhoven receives a yellow card.
Davy Klaassen Yellow CardDavy Klaassen from Ajax receives a yellow card.
Aaron Bouwman from Ajax is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The match is currently delayed due to an injury to Aaron Bouwman from Ajax.
Ruben van Bommel from PSV Eindhoven wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Abdellah Ouazane from Ajax misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it just a bit too high. He was assisted by Kasper Dolberg.
Julian Brandt from Ajax has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
Filip KosticYellow CardFilip Kostic of PSV Eindhoven receives a yellow card for a foul.
Filip Kostic from PSV Eindhoven commits a foul.
Abdellah Ouazane from Ajax wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for Ajax: Abdellah Ouazane comes on for Jorthy Mokio.
Substitution for PSV Eindhoven: Ryan Flamingo comes on for Lutsharel Geertruida due to an injury.
Substitution for PSV Eindhoven: Filip Kostic comes on for Mauro Júnior.
Attempt saved. Sven Mijnans of PSV Eindhoven has his left-footed shot from the center of the box saved by Marc ter Stegen of Ajax, who is positioned in the center of the goal. Mauro Júnior provided the assist with a cross.
Attempt saved. Kodai Sano's right-footed shot from very close range is saved in the center of the goal. Guus Til provided the assist.
Attempt missed. Sven Mijnans from PSV Eindhoven has a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes high and wide to the left. He was assisted by Sergiño Dest.
Substitution for PSV Eindhoven: Esmir Bajraktarevic comes on for Ivan Perisic.
Substitution for PSV Eindhoven: Sven Mijnans comes on for Ricardo Pepi.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jorthy Mokio from Ajax.
Substitution for Ajax: Kasper Dolberg comes on for Tolu Arokodare.
Substitution for Ajax: Viktor Tsygankov comes on for Steven Berghuis.
Attempt missed. Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven heads the ball from the center of the box.
Youri Baas from Ajax is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Guus Til from PSV Eindhoven commits a foul.
Offside called against PSV Eindhoven. Ricardo Pepi is caught offside.
Substitution for Ajax: Marcos Leonardo comes on for Davy Klaassen.
Substitution for Ajax: Sofyan Amrabat comes on for Davy Klaassen.
Tolu Arokodare of Ajax is caught offside.
Attempt missed. Julian Brandt from Ajax takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right. He was assisted by Tolu Arokodare.
Foul committed by Tolu Arokodare of Ajax.
Paul Wanner from PSV Eindhoven wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for PSV Eindhoven: Paul Wanner comes on for Noah Fernandez.
The second half begins with Ajax trailing PSV Eindhoven 1-2.
The first half ends with Ajax trailing 1-2 against PSV Eindhoven.
Goal! PSV Eindhoven takes the lead 2-1 with Lutsharel Geertruida scoring from the center of the box after a corner with a right-footed shot.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
PSV Eindhoven win a corner after Oscar Gloukh concedes.
Julian Brandt from Ajax commits a foul.
Lutsharel Geertruida from PSV Eindhoven is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Sergiño Dest from PSV Eindhoven has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it is blocked.
Noah Fernandez from PSV Eindhoven misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it just a bit too high. Sergiño Dest provided the assist.
Attempt missed. Ivan Perisic from PSV Eindhoven took a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Noah FernandezYellow CardNoah Fernandez from PSV Eindhoven receives a yellow card for a foul.
Jorthy Mokio from Ajax is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Noah Fernandez from PSV Eindhoven commits a foul.
Attempt missed by Davy Klaassen from Ajax, who took a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Foul committed by Anton Gaaei of Ajax.
Ruben van Bommel from PSV Eindhoven is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Attempt saved. Julian Brandt from Ajax has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved by Matej Kovár of PSV Eindhoven, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The shot was assisted by Steven Berghuis.
Attempt missed. Steven Berghuis from Ajax takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Tolu Arokodare from Ajax wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Armando Obispo from PSV Eindhoven commits a foul.
Attempt missed. Guus Til from PSV Eindhoven takes a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right.
Oscar Gloukh's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Foul committed by Jorthy Mokio of Ajax.
Guus Til of PSV Eindhoven wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Tolu Arokodare from Ajax is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Armando Obispo from PSV Eindhoven commits a foul.
Goal! The match is now 1-1 as Tolu Arokodare scores for Ajax with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Tolu Arokodare from Ajax is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Lutsharel Geertruida from PSV Eindhoven commits a foul.
Ruben van Bommel from PSV Eindhoven misses the attempt, sending a left-footed shot high and wide to the left from the left side of the box, assisted by Kodai Sano.
Davy Klaassen from Ajax wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Kodai Sano of PSV Eindhoven commits a foul.
Kodai SanoYellow CardKodai Sano of PSV Eindhoven receives a yellow card for a foul.
Attempt missed. Oscar Gloukh from Ajax takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes high and wide to the right. Davy Klaassen provided the assist with a headed pass.
Attempt saved. Steven Berghuis from Ajax has his left-footed shot from the right side of the box saved.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Steven Berghuis from Ajax.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Foul committed by Kodai Sano of PSV Eindhoven.
Oscar Gloukh's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Jorthy Mokio.
Steven Berghuis from Ajax is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Anton Gaaei of Ajax.
Mauro Júnior from PSV Eindhoven wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Noah Fernandez from PSV Eindhoven has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked. The assist came from Guus Til.
assist: Ruben van Bommel
Goal! PSV Eindhoven takes the lead 1-0 with a header from very close range by Ricardo Pepi.
Attempt saved. Jorthy Mokio from Ajax has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
First half begins.
Ajax welcome PSV to the Johan Cruijff Arena in a heavyweight Eredivisie clash between two of the league's early title challengers. PSV arrive full of confidence off the back of a 6-1 demolition of Utrecht, while Ajax will look to their own attacking form to close the gap on their rivals.
