Match report

PSV Eindhoven Defeats Heracles 4-1 in Eredivisie Clash

PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven
4–1
FT
Heracles
Heracles
May 14, 2025

PSV Eindhoven secured a dominant 4-1 win over Heracles in the Eredivisie. Goals from M. Tillman and I. Saibari proved crucial as PSV maintained their form in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • PSV Eindhoven defeated Heracles 4-1 in the Eredivisie match.
  • • M. Tillman scored two goals at minutes 18 and 40, assisted by L. de Jong and Mauro Junior respectively.
  • • I. Saibari netted twice at minutes 21 and 35, with assists from M. Tillman and S. Dest.
  • • Heracles managed one consolation goal scored by M. Engels at minute 75.

Lineups

PSV Eindhoven

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Benítez (G)
  • 8 S. Dest (D)
  • 6 R. Flamingo (D)
  • 18 O. Boscagli (D)
  • 17 Mauro Júnior (D)
  • 34 I. Saibari (M)
  • 23 J. Veerman (M)
  • 7 M. Tillman (M)
  • 5 I. Perišić (F)
  • 9 L. de Jong (F)
  • 10 N. Lang (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 T. Malacia
  • 11 J. Bakayoko
  • 20 G. Til
  • 19 E. Bajraktarević
  • 4 A. Obispo
  • 16 J. Drommel
  • 21 C. Driouech
  • 39 A. Nagalo
  • 28 T. Land
  • 26 I. Babadi
  • 24 N. Schiks

Heracles

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. de Keijzer (G)
  • 2 M. Benita (D)
  • 4 D. Mirani (D)
  • 24 I. Mesík (D)
  • 39 M. Rots (D)
  • 14 B. De Keersmaecker (M)
  • 13 J. Žambůrek (M)
  • 23 J. Talvitie (M)
  • 17 T. Bruns (M)
  • 29 S. Podgoreanu (M)
  • 9 J. Hornkamp (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 L. Kulenović
  • 26 D. van Kaam
  • 8 M. Engels
  • 3 J. Wieckhoff
  • 22 L. Milani
  • 30 R. Mantel
  • 16 T. Jansink
  • 35 S. Bultman
  • 27 J. Tijink
  • 20 D. van Oorschot

Timeline

  1. PSV Eindhoven
    18' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Tillman · Assist: L. de Jong
  2. PSV Eindhoven
    21' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Saibari · Assist: M. Tillman
  3. PSV Eindhoven
    35' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Saibari · Assist: S. Dest
  4. PSV Eindhoven
    40' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Tillman · Assist: Mauro Junior
  5. Heracles
    46' Heracles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jizz Hornkamp · On: L. Kulenovic
  6. PSV Eindhoven
    46' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ivan Perišić · On: J. Bakayoko
  7. Heracles
    62' Heracles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Talvitie · On: Daniel van Kaam
  8. PSV Eindhoven
    63' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Joey Veerman · On: G. Til
  9. Heracles
    71' Heracles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Zamburek · On: M. Engels
  10. Heracles
    75' Heracles Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Engels · Assist: S. Podgoreanu
  11. PSV Eindhoven
    84' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. de Jong · On: E. Bajraktarevic
  12. PSV Eindhoven
    84' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Olivier Boscagli · On: A. Obispo
  13. Heracles
    89' Heracles subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Benita · On: J. Wieckhoff

Match Stats

Stat PSV Eindhoven Heracles
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 89% 76%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 30 3
Corners 10 1
Total Passes 582 280
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 9 0
Shots on Target 11 2
xG 3.00 0.65
Shots off Target 10 1
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 520 214
Shots Inside Box 16 3
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 14 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ PSV Eindhoven took control early in the game, scoring two goals within three minutes (18' and 21') to establish a strong lead.
  • ▸ Despite Heracles’ substitution at minute 46, PSV extended their advantage with further goals by I. Saibari at 35' and M. Tillman at 40', solidifying the victory.