16 December 2020 at 17:45

Match Summary

PSV Eindhoven defeated De Graafschap 2:1. The match was played in KNVB Beker 2020. Goals were scored by P. Max 56′ (pen.), D. Malen 84′, M. Hilderink 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. De Graafschap had 31% possession while PSV Eindhoven held 69%. De Graafschap had 9 shots (4 on target) compared to 17 (8 on target) for PSV Eindhoven. De Graafschap made 3 substitutions, PSV Eindhoven made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between De Graafschap and PSV Eindhoven — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

De Graafschap
PSV Eindhoven
Kick Off
Jasper Van Heertum45′
Half Time
46′
I. SangaréP. Rosario
56′
P. Max

Penalty

E. LieftinkJ. Schuurman
60′
R. DekkerM. Hilderink
64′
65′
P. RosarioA. Fein
J. TutuarimaR. Baas
72′
78′
C. GakpoJ. Piroe
78′
D. DumfriesJ. Teze
84′
D. Malen

assist: M. Götze

Toine Van Huizen90′
90+3′
M. IhattarenO. Boscagli
M. Hilderink
90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

De Graafschap had 31% possession against PSV Eindhoven's 69%. De Graafschap registered 9 shots (4 on target) while PSV Eindhoven managed 17 (8 on target). Corner kicks: 3–7. Fouls committed: 15–11.

4Shots on Goal8
4Shots off Goal5
9Total Shots17
1Blocked Shots4
4Shots insidebox11
5Shots outsidebox6
15Fouls11
3Corner Kicks7
2Offsides2
31%Ball Possession69%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
6Goalkeeper Saves3
258Total passes586
159Passes accurate487
62%Passes %83%

Lineups

De Graafschap lined up in a 5-3-2 formation under M. Snoei, while PSV Eindhoven deployed a 4-2-2-2 under R. Schmidt.

Defensive Solidity

De Graafschap deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against PSV Eindhoven's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

De Graafschap field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus PSV Eindhoven's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

De Graafschap start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for PSV Eindhoven averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

De Graafschap5-3-24-2-2-2PSV Eindhoven
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Boer4Pavert21Huizen5Tutuari.3Heertum2Lelieve.19Dekker6Lieftink9Seuntje.11Mieghem25Konings13Unnerst.4Viergev.31Max5Baumgar.22Dumfries27Götze8Hendrix6Sangaré10Ihattar.9Malen19Gakpo

Substitutes

Coach: M. Snoei

Substitutes

Coach: R. Schmidt

De GraafschapPosition StrengthPSV Eindhoven
De Graafschap5-3-2
1GoalkeeperR. de Boer
4DefenderT. van de Pavert
21DefenderT. van Huizen
5DefenderJ. Tutuarima
3DefenderJ. van Heertum
2DefenderJ. Lelieveld
19MidfielderR. Dekker
6MidfielderE. Lieftink
25MidfielderJ. Konings
9ForwardR. Seuntjens
11ForwardD. van Mieghem
PSV Eindhoven4-2-2-2
13GoalkeeperL. Unnerstall
4DefenderN. Viergever
31DefenderP. Max
5DefenderT. Baumgartl
22DefenderD. Dumfries
27MidfielderM. Götze
8MidfielderJ. Hendrix
6MidfielderI. Sangaré
10MidfielderM. Ihattaren
9ForwardD. Malen
19ForwardC. Gakpo

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, De Graafschap have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. PSV Eindhoven show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

De Graafschap

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PSV Eindhoven

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De Graafschap vs PSV Eindhoven Head to Head Results

De Graafschap and PSV Eindhoven have met 8 times — De Graafschap won 0, PSV Eindhoven won 7, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. PSV Eindhoven leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 8 meetings. A combined 38 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.75 per match (9 for the home side, 29 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (75%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 games (88%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. PSV Eindhoven are currently unbeaten in the last 8 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–6 in 2015.

0

De Graafschap

1

Drawn

7

PSV Eindhoven

Goals: 9Goals: 29

Recent Meetings (8)

14 Apr 2019PSV Eindhoven2 – 1De Graafschap
10 Nov 2018De Graafschap1 – 4PSV Eindhoven
30 Jan 2016PSV Eindhoven4 – 2De Graafschap
31 Oct 2015De Graafschap3 – 6PSV Eindhoven
12 Feb 2012PSV Eindhoven4 – 1De Graafschap
19 Nov 2011De Graafschap1 – 3PSV Eindhoven
11 Dec 2010De Graafschap0 – 0PSV Eindhoven
14 Aug 2010PSV Eindhoven6 – 0De Graafschap
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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