Match report

PSV Eindhoven Defeats Excelsior 2–1 in Eredivisie Match

Excelsior
Excelsior
1–2
FT
PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven
Sep 27, 2025

In a tightly contested Eredivisie game, PSV Eindhoven defeated Excelsior 2-1 at De Koel by playing strong defense and capitalizing on their opportunities. Early goals from Joey Veerman and Ibrahima Saibari secured the win for PSV despite an early lead by Szymon Wlodarczyk for Excelsior.

Key Facts

  • • Excelsior took a 13th-minute lead through Szymon Wlodarczyk's goal.
  • • Joey Veerman equalized for PSV Eindhoven in the 19th minute with a well-placed shot.
  • • Ibrahima Saibari scored the winning goal for PSV at the 72nd minute, making it 2-1.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both Excelsior and PSV Eindhoven to maintain competitive momentum.

Lineups

Excelsior

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. van Gassel (G)
  • 2 I. Bronkhorst (D)
  • 4 C. Widell (D)
  • 3 R. Meissen (D)
  • 12 A. Zagre (D)
  • 10 N. Naujoks (M)
  • 6 A. Carlen (M)
  • 30 D. Sanches Fernandes (M)
  • 23 I. Yegoian (M)
  • 11 G. de Regt (M)
  • 9 S. Wlodarczyk (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 C. Raatsie
  • 5 S. Henderikx
  • 15 S. Janssen
  • 17 N. Martens
  • 14 L. Schouten
  • 25 S. Middendorp
  • 18 C. Nadje
  • 33 J. Bergraaf
  • 22 S. Mitrovic
  • 29 M. van Duinen
  • 7 D. Yoon

PSV Eindhoven

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 32 M. Kovar (G)
  • 17 Mauro Junior (D)
  • 6 R. Flamingo (D)
  • 3 Y. Gasiorowski (D)
  • 2 A. Salah-Eddine (D)
  • 22 J. Schouten (M)
  • 34 I. Saibari (M)
  • 23 J. Veerman (M)
  • 10 P. Wanner (F)
  • 9 R. Pepi (F)
  • 5 I. Perisic (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Olij
  • 24 N. Schiks
  • 39 A. Nagalo
  • 4 A. Obispo
  • 31 N. Fernandez
  • 20 G. Til
  • 19 E. Bajraktarevic
  • 11 C. Driouech
  • 27 D. Man

Timeline

  1. Excelsior
    13' Excelsior Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Wlodarczyk
  2. PSV Eindhoven
    19' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    Joey Veerman
  3. PSV Eindhoven
    32' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Pepi · On: G. Til
  4. Excelsior
    60' Excelsior subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Wlodarczyk · On: J. Bergraaf
  5. PSV Eindhoven
    70' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Wanner · On: D. Man
  6. Excelsior
    71' Excelsior subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Naujoks · On: C. Nadje
  7. Excelsior
    71' Excelsior subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Sanches Fernandes · On: S. Mitrovic
  8. PSV Eindhoven
    72' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Saibari · Assist: D. Man
  9. Excelsior
    81' Excelsior subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Adam Carlén · On: L. Schouten
  10. Excelsior
    81' Excelsior subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. de Regt · On: M. van Duinen
  11. PSV Eindhoven
    85' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Salah-Eddine · On: A. Obispo
  12. PSV Eindhoven
    85' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ivan Perišić · On: C. Driouech

Match Stats

Stat Excelsior PSV Eindhoven
Fouls 8 5
Pass Accuracy 76% 87%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 18
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 335 616
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 5 8
xG 2.17 2.67
Shots off Target 7 7
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 253 533
Shots Inside Box 9 12
Saves 6 3
Shots Outside Box 9 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early equalizer from Joey Veerman at the 19th minute shifted the game's momentum in favor of PSV Eindhoven, countering Excelsior’s initial advantage.
  • ▸ PSV's second goal by Ibrahima Saibari at the 72nd minute sealed their victory and dampened any potential comeback attempts from Excelsior.