Match report

PSV Eindhoven Defeats Sparta Rotterdam 3-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
1–3
FT
PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven
May 18, 2025

Sparta Rotterdam put up a valiant fight but were ultimately outdone by PSV Eindhoven in their Eredivisie encounter, ending the match with a 1-3 loss. Ivan Perišić opened the scoring for PSV early on, followed by G. Zechiel's equalizer for Sparta just before halftime. However, L. de Jong and M. Tillman ensured PSV's victory, securing their position in the Eredivisie standings.

Key Facts

  • • Ivan Perišić scored the first goal for PSV Eindhoven at 27 minutes.
  • • G. Zechiel equalized for Sparta Rotterdam with a goal at 52 minutes.
  • • L. de Jong restored PSV's lead with another goal at 58 minutes.
  • • M. Tillman sealed the victory for PSV Eindhoven with the third goal at 84 minutes.

Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Olij (G)
  • 2 S. Bakari (D)
  • 3 M. Young (D)
  • 4 M. Eerdhuijzen (D)
  • 5 P. van Aanholt (D)
  • 10 K. Hlynsson (M)
  • 6 G. Zechiël (M)
  • 8 J. Kitolano (M)
  • 7 M. van Bergen (F)
  • 9 T. Lauritsen (F)
  • 11 S. Mito (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 M. Nassoh
  • 16 P. Clement
  • 15 M. Kleijn
  • 19 N. Þórisson
  • 21 J. Ideho
  • 12 B. Reith
  • 22 C. Eiting
  • 18 J. de Guzmán
  • 14 R. Meissen
  • 30 K. Reitmaier
  • 13 M. de Ligt
  • 20 Y. Schoonderwaldt

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

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

Timeline

  1. PSV Eindhoven
    27' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    Ivan Perišić · Assist: Olivier Boscagli
  2. Sparta Rotterdam
    42' Sparta Rotterdam Card · Yellow Card
    G. Zechiel

    Foul

  3. PSV Eindhoven
    43' PSV Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    M. Tillman

    Foul

  4. Sparta Rotterdam
    46' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Mito · On: M. Nassoh
  5. PSV Eindhoven
    49' PSV Eindhoven Var · Penalty cancelled
    M. Tillman
  6. Sparta Rotterdam
    52' Sparta Rotterdam Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Zechiel · Assist: M. Nassoh
  7. PSV Eindhoven
    58' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    L. de Jong
  8. PSV Eindhoven
    64' PSV Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    Olivier Boscagli

    Foul

  9. PSV Eindhoven
    72' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Saibari · On: A. Obispo
  10. PSV Eindhoven
    73' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Olivier Boscagli · On: G. Til
  11. PSV Eindhoven
    84' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Tillman · Assist: G. Til
  12. Sparta Rotterdam
    86' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Hlynsson · On: P. Clement
  13. Sparta Rotterdam
    86' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. van Aanholt · On: M. Kleijn
  14. Sparta Rotterdam
    86' Sparta Rotterdam subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Eerdhuijzen · On: N. Thorisson

Match Stats

Stat Sparta Rotterdam PSV Eindhoven
Fouls 9 8
Pass Accuracy 69% 86%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 25
Corners 0 9
Total Passes 266 576
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 9
Shots on Target 2 11
xG 0.69 2.92
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 31% 69%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 183 497
Shots Inside Box 5 20
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 0 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ PSV Eindhoven took the early lead when Ivan Perišić scored in the 27th minute, setting the tone for their performance.
  • ▸ Sparta Rotterdam leveled the score with G. Zechiel's goal just before halftime, providing a boost of morale to their fans and players alike.
  • ▸ PSV Eindhoven regained control after L. de Jong’s second goal at 58 minutes, which marked a turning point in the match.