Match report

Groningen Holds Off PSV Eindhoven 1-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Groningen
Groningen
1–1
FT
PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven
May 7, 2017

Groningen managed to hold off PSV Eindhoven in a closely contested Eredivisie match, securing a 1-1 draw at home. M. Mahi opened the scoring for Groningen in the 11th minute with an assist from Jesper Drost, while S. Lammers equalized for PSV Eindhoven in the 59th minute. The game featured a flurry of yellow cards and substitutions that did not change the final outcome, but showcased the tactical intensity of both teams.

Key Facts

  • • M. Mahi scored the opening goal for Groningen in the 11th minute
  • • S. Lammers equalized for PSV Eindhoven in the 59th minute
  • • Héctor Moreno and T. Hiariej received yellow cards for PSV Eindhoven and Groningen respectively
  • • Y. van Nieff replaced E. Reijnen for Groningen in a substitution at the 33rd minute
  • • J. Locadia and J. Willems entered the game for PSV Eindhoven in the 45th and 46th minutes

Lineups

Groningen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Padt (G)
  • 2 J. Davidson (M)
  • 8 R. Jenssen (M)
  • 24 T. Hiariej (M)
  • 17 Jesper Drost (M)
  • 20 Y. van Nieff (M)
  • 5 S. Memišević (D)
  • 12 J. Bacuna (M)
  • 11 B. Linssen (F)
  • 14 M. Mahi (M)
  • 45 O. Idrissi (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 E. Reijnen
  • 22 S. Tibbling
  • 13 A. Sørloth
  • 16 S. van der Lei
  • 34 R. Baas
  • 23 H. Maduro
  • 30 P. van der Vlag
  • 36 A. Hrustic
  • 9 T. van Weert

PSV Eindhoven

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Zoet (G)
  • 3 H. Moreno (D)
  • 4 S. Arias (D)
  • 2 N. Isimat-Mirin (D)
  • 15 J. Willems (M)
  • 18 A. Guardado (M)
  • 6 D. Pröpper (M)
  • 28 M. van Ginkel (M)
  • 9 L. de Jong (F)
  • 19 J. Locadia (F)
  • 27 S. Bergwijn (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 S. Lammers
  • 8 J. Hendrix
  • 7 G. Pereiro
  • 21 L. Koopmans
  • 29 M. Koch
  • 20 J. Brenet
  • 31 H. Jurjus
  • 5 D. Schwaab
  • 35 D. Rigo
  • 10 S. de Jong
  • 43 P. Rosario
  • 40 Albert Gudmundsson

Timeline

  1. Groningen
    11' Groningen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Mahi · Assist: Jesper Drost
  2. PSV Eindhoven
    20' PSV Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    Héctor Moreno
  3. Groningen
    33' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. van Nieff · On: E. Reijnen
  4. Groningen
    45' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    T. Hiariej
  5. PSV Eindhoven
    45' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Locadia · On: S. Lammers
  6. PSV Eindhoven
    46' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Willems · On: Jorrit Hendrix
  7. Groningen
    58' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    R. Jenssen
  8. PSV Eindhoven
    59' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Lammers
  9. Groningen
    67' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Idrissi · On: A. Sorloth
  10. PSV Eindhoven
    83' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Bergwijn · On: G. Pereiro

Match Stats

Stat Groningen PSV Eindhoven
Fouls 12 12
Pass Accuracy 61% 83%
Offsides 6 5
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 4 25
Corners 1 7
Total Passes 282 552
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 2 13
Shots off Target 0 8
Possession 33% 67%
Accurate Passes 173 456
Shots Inside Box 1 19
Saves 12 1
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal from M. Mahi in the 11th minute gave Groningen a strong start and early lead
  • ▸ PSV Eindhoven equalized in the 59th minute with a goal from S. Lammers, stabilizing the game and leading to a more balanced second half