Match report

PSV Eindhoven Defeats Heracles 3-1 in Eredivisie Clash

PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven
3–1
FT
Heracles
Heracles
May 15, 2019

PSV Eindhoven secured a vital 3-1 victory over Heracles in their Eredivisie match, showcasing resilience and skill to overcome an early deficit. The turning point came with an own goal by W. Droste, followed by a well-executed goal from N. Viergever and a late strike from D. Malen. The win solidifies PSV's position in the league standings.

Key Facts

  • • PSV Eindhoven defeated Heracles 3-1 in the Eredivisie.
  • • J. Konings scored for Heracles in the 1st minute.
  • • W. Droste scored an own goal for PSV Eindhoven in the 32nd minute.
  • • N. Viergever scored for PSV Eindhoven in the 48th minute, assisted by P. Rosario.
  • • D. Malen scored for PSV Eindhoven in the 89th minute, assisted by L. de Jong.

Lineups

PSV Eindhoven

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Zoet (G)
  • 5 D. Schwaab (D)
  • 4 N. Viergever (D)
  • 6 Angeliño (D)
  • 22 D. Dumfries (D)
  • 7 G. Pereiro (M)
  • 25 É. Gutiérrez (M)
  • 18 P. Rosario (M)
  • 9 L. de Jong (F)
  • 17 S. Bergwijn (F)
  • 14 D. Malen (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 J. Hendrix
  • 19 C. Gakpo
  • 20 T. Sainsbury
  • 47 Mauro Júnior
  • 52 M. Ihattaren
  • 13 E. Room
  • 23 B. Ramselaar
  • 15 A. Obispo
  • 32 M. Sadílek
  • 3 A. Behich
  • 33 J. Teze
  • 16 D. Rigo

Heracles

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Brouwer (G)
  • 12 W. Droste (D)
  • 5 B. van Hintum (D)
  • 6 D. Van den Buijs (D)
  • 13 M. Knoester (D)
  • 18 Jesper Drost (M)
  • 52 A. Merkel (M)
  • 24 D. dos Santos (F)
  • 9 Adrián Dalmau (F)
  • 11 S. van der Water (F)
  • 25 J. Konings (M)

Substitutes

  • 17 B. Kuwas
  • 8 L. Duarte
  • 7 K. Peterson
  • 2 T. Breukers
  • 26 K. Bucker
  • 34 J. Hardeveld
  • 1 J. Blaswich
  • 3 L. Czyborra

Timeline

  1. Heracles
    1' Heracles Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Konings · Assist: S. van der Water
  2. Heracles
    15' Heracles Card · Yellow Card
    Adrián Dalmau
  3. PSV Eindhoven
    32' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Own Goal
    W. Droste
  4. PSV Eindhoven
    43' PSV Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    P. Rosario
  5. PSV Eindhoven
    48' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Viergever · Assist: P. Rosario
  6. Heracles
    61' Heracles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. van der Water · On: B. Kuwas
  7. Heracles
    61' Heracles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jesper Drost · On: L. Duarte
  8. PSV Eindhoven
    73' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: É. Gutiérrez · On: Jorrit Hendrix
  9. Heracles
    74' Heracles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Konings · On: K. Peterson
  10. PSV Eindhoven
    80' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Pereiro · On: C. Gakpo
  11. PSV Eindhoven
    89' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Schwaab · On: Trent Sainsbury
  12. PSV Eindhoven
    89' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Malen · Assist: L. de Jong

Match Stats

Stat PSV Eindhoven Heracles
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 87% 73%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 6
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 744 315
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 8 4
Shots off Target 9 2
Possession 70% 30%
Accurate Passes 646 230
Shots Inside Box 15 4
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by J. Konings for Heracles set a surprising lead, but PSV Eindhoven quickly bounced back with an own goal by W. Droste in the 32nd minute.
  • ▸ N. Viergever's well-placed goal in the 48th minute, assisted by P. Rosario, shifted the momentum in favor of PSV Eindhoven, sealing their comeback.