Match report

PSV Eindhoven 0–0 Groningen: Stalemate in Eredivisie

PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven
0–0
FT
Groningen
Groningen
May 6, 2018

In a tightly contested Eredivisie match, PSV Eindhoven and Groningen ended in a goalless draw at Philips Stadion. Both teams showed strong defensive solidity, with PSV Eindhoven creating several chances but failing to convert them into goals. Groningen managed to secure their defensive line, withstanding PSV's pressure and earning a valuable point in the process.

Key Facts

  • • PSV Eindhoven held off Groningen in a 0-0 draw
  • • Groningen's M. te Wierik and R. Doan received yellow cards in the 13th and 14th minute, respectively
  • • PSV Eindhoven made three substitutions: B. Ramselaar for Mauro Junior (21'), Jorrit Hendrix for P. Rosario (40'), and H. Lozano for S. Lammers (86')
  • • Groningen made three substitutions: J. Bacuna for L. Reis (61'), U. Antuna for M. Breij (81'), and T. van Weert for T. Freriks (87')

Lineups

PSV Eindhoven

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Zoet (G)
  • 5 D. Schwaab (D)
  • 20 J. Brenet (D)
  • 3 D. Luckassen (D)
  • 10 M. van Ginkel (M)
  • 8 J. Hendrix (M)
  • 32 K. Paal (D)
  • 23 B. Ramselaar (M)
  • 7 G. Pereiro (M)
  • 17 S. Bergwijn (F)
  • 11 H. Lozano (F)

Substitutes

  • 47 Mauro Júnior
  • 18 P. Rosario
  • 14 S. Lammers
  • 2 N. Isimat-Mirin
  • 13 E. Room
  • 16 D. Rigo
  • 21 L. Koopmans
  • 19 Albert Gudmundsson
  • 35 D. Malen
  • 50 A. Obispo
  • 52 C. Gakpo

Groningen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Padt (G)
  • 4 M. te Wierik (D)
  • 5 S. Memišević (D)
  • 2 D. Zeefuik (D)
  • 39 A. Absalem (D)
  • 23 A. Hrustic (M)
  • 7 J. Bacuna (M)
  • 25 R. Doan (M)
  • 36 T. van de Looi (M)
  • 19 T. van Weert (F)
  • 14 C. Antuna (F)

Substitutes

  • 68 L. Reis
  • 47 M. Breij
  • 50 T. Freriks
  • 3 K. Larsen
  • 16 K. Begois
  • 17 Jesper Drost
  • 20 Y. van Nieff
  • 31 J. Hoekstra
  • 37 L. Kramer

Timeline

  1. Groningen
    13' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    M. te Wierik
  2. Groningen
    14' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    R. Doan
  3. PSV Eindhoven
    21' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Ramselaar · On: Mauro Junior
  4. PSV Eindhoven
    40' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jorrit Hendrix · On: P. Rosario
  5. Groningen
    61' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Bacuna · On: L. Reis
  6. Groningen
    81' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: U. Antuna · On: M. Breij
  7. PSV Eindhoven
    86' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Lozano · On: S. Lammers
  8. Groningen
    87' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. van Weert · On: T. Freriks

Match Stats

Stat PSV Eindhoven Groningen
Fouls 8 13
Pass Accuracy 80% 83%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 11 2
Total Passes 406 351
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 5 4
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 324 291
Shots Inside Box 11 7
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ PSV Eindhoven's early substitutions in the 21st and 40th minutes aimed to inject energy but failed to break the deadlock
  • ▸ Groningen's early yellow cards to M. te Wierik and R. Doan (13' and 14') didn't disrupt their defensive structure and they managed to hold firm