Match report

PSV Eindhoven Defeats Sparta Rotterdam 2-1 in Eredivisie Clash

PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven
2–1
FT
Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
Oct 3, 2021

PSV Eindhoven held off a late challenge from Sparta Rotterdam to secure a 2-1 victory in their Eredivisie clash on October 3rd. I. Sangare and Ryan Thomas scored for PSV, while L. Thy managed a consolation goal for the visitors, ensuring a competitive and thrilling match in the Dutch league.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: PSV Eindhoven 2–1 Sparta Rotterdam
  • • Goals: I. Sangare (82'), Ryan Thomas (86') for PSV, L. Thy (90') for Sparta
  • • Yellow Cards: I. Sangare (PSV), D. Abels (Sparta), Maduka Okoye (Sparta)

Lineups

PSV Eindhoven

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 J. Drommel (G)
  • 29 P. Mwene (D)
  • 5 André Ramalho (D)
  • 31 P. Max (D)
  • 18 O. Boscagli (D)
  • 27 M. Götze (M)
  • 8 M. van Ginkel (M)
  • 6 I. Sangaré (M)
  • 7 E. Zahavi (F)
  • 25 R. Doan (M)
  • 11 C. Gakpo (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 Carlos Vinícius
  • 30 R. Thomas
  • 32 Y. Vertessen
  • 21 M. Delanghe
  • 15 É. Gutiérrez
  • 19 Bruma
  • 3 J. Teze
  • 17 Mauro Júnior
  • 38 Y. Mvogo
  • 4 A. Obispo
  • 20 M. Romero

Sparta Rotterdam

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Okoye (G)
  • 3 B. Vriends (D)
  • 5 L. Jans (D)
  • 4 M. Heylen (D)
  • 2 D. Abels (D)
  • 6 A. Auassar (D)
  • 10 B. Smeets (M)
  • 8 Mohammed Osman (M)
  • 7 S. Mijnans (M)
  • 11 V. van Crooij (M)
  • 9 E. Emegha (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 K. Goudmijn
  • 19 L. Thy
  • 17 G. Masouras
  • 18 M. Engels
  • 14 G. Overman
  • 30 T. Coremans
  • 20 B. van Leer
  • 12 J. van Mullem

Timeline

  1. PSV Eindhoven
    45'+2 PSV Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    I. Sangare

    Foul

  2. PSV Eindhoven
    60' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Doan · On: Carlos Vinicius
  3. PSV Eindhoven
    61' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. van Ginkel · On: Ryan Thomas
  4. Sparta Rotterdam
    61' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. van Crooij · On: K. Goudmijn
  5. Sparta Rotterdam
    65' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    D. Abels

    Foul

  6. Sparta Rotterdam
    75' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Emegha · On: L. Thy
  7. Sparta Rotterdam
    79' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    Maduka Okoye

    Time wasting

  8. PSV Eindhoven
    82' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Sangare · Assist: C. Gakpo
  9. PSV Eindhoven
    86' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    Ryan Thomas · Assist: C. Gakpo
  10. Sparta Rotterdam
    87' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Osman · On: G. Masouras
  11. Sparta Rotterdam
    87' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Jans · On: M. Engels
  12. Sparta Rotterdam
    90' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Thy · Assist: M. Engels

Match Stats

Stat PSV Eindhoven Sparta Rotterdam
Fouls 4 12
Pass Accuracy 88% 61%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 26 5
Corners 10 0
Total Passes 773 246
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 7 0
Shots on Target 12 2
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 76% 24%
Accurate Passes 680 150
Shots Inside Box 15 4
Saves 1 9
Shots Outside Box 11 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ PSV Eindhoven took the lead in the 82nd minute with a goal from I. Sangare, assisted by C. Gakpo, which was a crucial moment in the match.
  • ▸ Ryan Thomas's goal in the 86th minute extended PSV's lead, seemingly securing the victory for the home team.
  • ▸ Sparta's late goal by L. Thy in the 90th minute provided a brief surge of hope, but it was not enough to turn the match around.