Match report

PSV Eindhoven Defeats AZ Alkmaar 2-1 in Eredivisie Showdown

AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar
1–2
FT
PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven
May 28, 2023

PSV Eindhoven secured a hard-fought victory over AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie, winning 2-1 despite being reduced to ten men late in the game. Xavi Simons’ brace ensured PSV’s win amidst intense pressure from the home team.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: AZ Alkmaar 1–2 PSV Eindhoven
  • • Xavi Simons scored both goals for PSV Eindhoven (65', 90'+8')
  • • AZ Alkmaar's Jesper Karlsson converted a penalty at 84'
  • • A. El Ghazi received two yellow cards and was sent off in injury time

Lineups

AZ Alkmaar

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Ryan (G)
  • 2 Y. Sugawara (D)
  • 31 S. Beukema (D)
  • 3 P. Hatzidiakos (D)
  • 5 M. Kerkez (D)
  • 6 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 8 J. Clasie (M)
  • 16 S. Mijnans (M)
  • 19 M. van Brederode (F)
  • 9 V. Pavlidis (F)
  • 11 J. Karlsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 M. Lahdo
  • 14 D. Mihailovic
  • 10 D. de Wit
  • 25 R. Bazoer
  • 17 Y. Barası
  • 54 D. Deen
  • 46 W. Goes
  • 28 Z. Buurmeester
  • 12 H. Verhulst
  • 34 M. de Wit
  • 27 Z. Vanheusden

PSV Eindhoven

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Benítez (G)
  • 29 P. Mwene (D)
  • 5 André Ramalho (D)
  • 22 J. Branthwaite (D)
  • 30 P. van Aanholt (D)
  • 20 G. Til (M)
  • 6 I. Sangaré (M)
  • 23 J. Veerman (M)
  • 21 A. El Ghazi (F)
  • 9 L. de Jong (F)
  • 7 X. Simons (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 J. Teze
  • 18 O. Boscagli
  • 15 É. Gutiérrez
  • 11 T. Hazard
  • 28 I. Saibari
  • 10 Fábio Silva
  • 27 J. Bakayoko
  • 16 J. Drommel
  • 24 B. Waterman

Timeline

  1. PSV Eindhoven
    36' PSV Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    A. El Ghazi

    Argument

  2. PSV Eindhoven
    55' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: André Ramalho · On: J. Teze
  3. AZ Alkmaar
    57' AZ Alkmaar Card · Yellow Card
    J. Clasie

    Foul

  4. PSV Eindhoven
    65' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    Xavi Simons · Assist: L. de Jong
  5. AZ Alkmaar
    68' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. van Brederode · On: M. Lahdo
  6. AZ Alkmaar
    68' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Mijnans · On: D. Mihailović
  7. AZ Alkmaar
    76' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Pavlidis · On: D. de Wit
  8. AZ Alkmaar
    77' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Beukema · On: R. Bazoer
  9. PSV Eindhoven
    79' PSV Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    Walter Benítez

    Time wasting

  10. PSV Eindhoven
    82' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. van Aanholt · On: Olivier Boscagli
  11. AZ Alkmaar
    84' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Penalty
    Jesper Karlsson
  12. PSV Eindhoven
    87' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Til · On: É. Gutiérrez
  13. PSV Eindhoven
    90'+2 PSV Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    A. El Ghazi

    Foul

  14. PSV Eindhoven
    90'+2 PSV Eindhoven Card · Red Card
    A. El Ghazi

    Foul

  15. PSV Eindhoven
    90'+8 PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    Xavi Simons · Assist: Olivier Boscagli

Match Stats

Stat AZ Alkmaar PSV Eindhoven
Fouls 10 17
Pass Accuracy 81% 80%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 10 7
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 465 418
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 6 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 378 333
Shots Inside Box 6 4
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Xavi Simons' early goal (65') shifted momentum towards PSV Eindhoven, giving them a crucial lead despite facing strong resistance from AZ Alkmaar.
  • ▸ PSV's A. El Ghazi was sent off in injury time (90'+2), but Xavi Simons scored the winning goal shortly after (90'+8) to seal the victory.