Match report

PSV Eindhoven Defeats FC Zurich 5-1 in Europa League

FC Zurich
FC Zurich
1–5
FT
PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven
Oct 6, 2022

PSV Eindhoven showcased exceptional form to trounce FC Zurich 5-1 in an impressive display at the Europa League. The Dutch side took control early, scoring four goals within the first half-hour with Y. Vertessen leading the charge. Despite late efforts by FC Zurich, PSV's dominance was clear throughout.

Key Facts

  • • PSV Eindhoven: 5 Goals - Y. Vertessen (2), C. Gakpo (2), Xavi Simons
  • • FC Zurich: 1 Goal - J. Okita
  • • Y. Vertessen scored his first goal in the 10th minute, assisted by A. Obispo.
  • • C. Gakpo netted twice, one of which came in the 21st and another at the 55th minute.
  • • Xavi Simons found the back of the net through an assist from C. Gakpo.

Lineups

FC Zurich

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 25 Y. Brecher (G)
  • 2 L. Kamberi (D)
  • 31 M. Kryeziu (D)
  • 6 F. Aliti (D)
  • 19 N. Boranijašević (M)
  • 21 B. Džemaili (M)
  • 8 O. Selnæs (M)
  • 3 Adrián Guerrero (M)
  • 10 A. Marchesano (F)
  • 23 F. Rohner (F)
  • 15 A. Tosin (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 K. Mets
  • 11 J. Okita
  • 16 M. Hornschuh
  • 24 N. Katić
  • 18 D. Avdijaj
  • 1 Ž. Kostadinović
  • 9 I. Santini
  • 27 S. Hodža
  • 20 B. Viunnyk
  • 17 C. Condé
  • 7 B. Krasniqi
  • 34 G. De Nitti

PSV Eindhoven

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Benítez (G)
  • 29 P. Mwene (D)
  • 5 André Ramalho (D)
  • 4 A. Obispo (D)
  • 31 P. Max (D)
  • 6 I. Sangaré (M)
  • 23 J. Veerman (M)
  • 28 I. Saibari (M)
  • 7 X. Simons (M)
  • 11 C. Gakpo (M)
  • 32 Y. Vertessen (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 J. Teze
  • 21 A. El Ghazi
  • 20 G. Til
  • 27 J. Bakayoko
  • 2 K. Hoever
  • 16 J. Drommel
  • 15 É. Gutiérrez
  • 24 B. Waterman
  • 35 F. Oppegård
  • 37 R. Ledezma
  • 22 J. Branthwaite
  • 33 Sávio

Timeline

  1. PSV Eindhoven
    10' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Vertessen · Assist: A. Obispo
  2. PSV Eindhoven
    15' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Vertessen
  3. PSV Eindhoven
    21' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Gakpo
  4. PSV Eindhoven
    35' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    Xavi Simons · Assist: C. Gakpo
  5. PSV Eindhoven
    46' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Obispo · On: J. Teze
  6. PSV Eindhoven
    55' PSV Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Gakpo · Assist: Joey Veerman
  7. FC Zurich
    56' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fidan Aliti · On: K. Mets
  8. FC Zurich
    56' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Boranijašević · On: J. Okita
  9. FC Zurich
    56' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Džemaili · On: Marc Hornschuh
  10. PSV Eindhoven
    61' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Vertessen · On: A. El Ghazi
  11. PSV Eindhoven
    61' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Xavi Simons · On: G. Til
  12. PSV Eindhoven
    62' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Gakpo · On: J. Bakayoko
  13. PSV Eindhoven
    66' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Max · On: K. Hoever
  14. FC Zurich
    71' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Mirlind Kryeziu · On: Nikola Katić
  15. FC Zurich
    71' FC Zurich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Marchesano · On: D. Avdijaj
  16. FC Zurich
    87' FC Zurich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Okita · Assist: A. Tosin

Match Stats

Stat FC Zurich PSV Eindhoven
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 82% 87%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 16
Corners 0 3
Total Passes 457 530
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 5 8
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 373 460
Shots Inside Box 5 10
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ PSV Eindhoven's early goal spree in the first half, scoring four times within 25 minutes, set a strong foundation and shifted momentum decisively.
  • ▸ Despite FC Zurich making multiple substitutions to bolster their attack, PSV maintained composure and secured victory with Y. Vertessen's brace early on.