Match report

PSV Eindhoven Defeats Groningen 1-0 in Eredivisie

Groningen
Groningen
0–1
FT
PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven
Mar 8, 2020

PSV Eindhoven secured a narrow victory over Groningen in a tightly contested Eredivisie encounter at De Vier Verlaten. The decisive moment came early on when Dumfries netted the only goal of the match in the 16th minute, assisted by Jorrit Hendrix. Despite several key substitutions and a yellow card issued to Groningen's Schreck, PSV maintained their lead to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • D. Dumfries scored the only goal in the 16th minute for PSV Eindhoven.
  • • S. Schreck received a yellow card for Groningen in the 39th minute.
  • • Groningen made two substitutions at the 64th minute: T. Poll replaced S. Schreck and R. Postema replaced D. Redan.
  • • PSV Eindhoven made three substitutions: Olivier Boscagli for R. Rodriguez in the 68th, Bruma for Noni Madueke in the 78th, and K. Mitroglou for S. Lammers in the 83rd.

Lineups

Groningen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Padt (G)
  • 4 M. te Wierik (D)
  • 42 D. Zeefuik (D)
  • 17 K. Itakura (D)
  • 23 A. Hrustic (M)
  • 10 R. Lundqvist (M)
  • 18 A. El Messaoudi (M)
  • 8 S. Schreck (D)
  • 26 D. van Kaam (M)
  • 14 M. El Hankouri (M)
  • 9 D. Redan (F)

Substitutes

  • 46 T. Poll
  • 29 R. Postema
  • 51 K. Slor
  • 52 T. Suslov
  • 30 R. Balk
  • 19 N. Jakobsen
  • 16 J. Hoekstra
  • 28 T. Sopacua
  • 36 J. de Boer

PSV Eindhoven

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 L. Unnerstall (G)
  • 6 D. Schwaab (D)
  • 4 N. Viergever (D)
  • 68 R. Rodríguez (D)
  • 22 D. Dumfries (D)
  • 30 R. Thomas (M)
  • 8 J. Hendrix (M)
  • 25 R. Doan (M)
  • 18 P. Rosario (M)
  • 56 C. Madueke (M)
  • 14 S. Lammers (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 O. Boscagli
  • 7 Bruma
  • 11 K. Mitroglou
  • 21 R. Ruiter
  • 15 É. Gutiérrez
  • 17 I. Afellay
  • 32 M. Sadílek
  • 61 Y. Roulaux
  • 33 J. Teze
  • 5 T. Baumgartl

Timeline

  1. PSV Eindhoven
    16' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Dumfries · Assist: Jorrit Hendrix
  2. Groningen
    39' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    S. Schreck
  3. Groningen
    64' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Schreck · On: T. Poll
  4. Groningen
    64' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Redan · On: R. Postema
  5. PSV Eindhoven
    68' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Rodriguez · On: Olivier Boscagli
  6. Groningen
    78' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. El Hankouri · On: K. Slor
  7. PSV Eindhoven
    78' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Noni Madueke · On: Bruma
  8. PSV Eindhoven
    83' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Lammers · On: K. Mitroglou

Match Stats

Stat Groningen PSV Eindhoven
Fouls 5 11
Pass Accuracy 79% 76%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 7
Corners 11 6
Total Passes 513 402
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 405 304
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Dumfries' early goal in the 16th minute set the tone for PSV Eindhoven, providing a crucial psychological advantage over Groningen.
  • ▸ Groningen's yellow card to Schreck and subsequent substitution in the 39th and 64th minutes respectively, hindered their ability to mount a sustained challenge against PSV's solid defense.