PSV - PSV - Excelsior

Press conference | 'I enjoy this group, we really are a team'

The season opener against Excelsior Rotterdam not only yielded three points, but also several records. The best ever season start in the Eredivisie was matched and Luuk de Jong claimed a spot among the league's best all-time goal scorers.

00:30

Starting 2024 with another W! 🥰#PSVEXC pic.twitter.com/DWQvVBPm9P
- PSV (@PSV) January 13, 2024

PSV wins 3-1

PSV wins over Excelsior Rotterdam and has equaled the Eredivisie record for best season start ever! Peter Bosz 's formation comes alongside the class of 1988. Next Sunday, PSV will get the chance to improve the record against FC Utrecht, but first the catch-up game with FC Twente in the TOTO KNVB Beker on Wednesday awaits.

22:50

                                              90'+5'
                                            
                                              End of second half
                                              22:49
                                            

92'

Update 89'

Walter Benítez prevents a tying goal as the Kralingers get one-on-one! Handsome save.

22:47

84'

Change

Out:

Guus Til

In:

Isaac Babadi

84'

Change

Out:

Jerdy Schouten

In:

Patrick van Aanholt

83'

Change

Out:

Redouan El Yaakoubi

In:

Mimeirhel Benita

82'

Goal

Excelsior Rotterdam does something back. A cross is headed past Walter Benítez.

22:37

82'

Goal

3 - 1

82'

Derensili Sanches Fernandes

79'

Legendary 🙌#PSVEXC pic.twitter.com/kN6QaH4S8O
- PSV (@PSV) January 13, 2024

77'

Change

Out:

Arthur Zagre

In:

Ian Smeulers

77'

Change

Out:

Couhaib Driouech

In:

Derensili Sanches Fernandes

76'

Change

Out:

Johan Bakayoko

In:

Yorbe Vertessen

76'

Change

Out:

Malik Tillman

In:

Noa Lang

76'

Change

Out:

Luuk de Jong

In:

Ricardo Pepi

74'

Goal

Luuk with his third! The striker popped up behind the defense and tapped in André Ramalho's pass.

22:28

70'

Change

Out:

Julian Baas

In:

Nikolas Agrafiotis

70'

Change

Out:

Lazaros Lamprou

In:

Oscar Uddenäs

69'

Goal

3 - 0

69'

9

Luuk de Jong

66'

Update 65'

For those not watching, the score can be misleading; PSV is creating chances for life. In fact, 21 shots have already been fired.

22:21

59'

Update 54'

The crowd shows its appreciation as PSV chases through to the back line. Head coach Peter Bosz 's team wants the ball, even in 2024.

22:14

                                              45'
                                            
                                              Beginning of second half
                                              22:00
                                            

                                              45'+4'
                                            
                                              End of first half
                                              21:48
                                            

                                              45'
                                            
                                              Injury time + 3
                                              21:45
                                            

41'

Update 45'

Guus Til is again close to a goal. This time the Excelsior goalkeeper stands in the way.

21:41

36'

VAR - goal: Not awarded

Guus Til

33'

Goal disallowed

Guus Til 's goal was disallowed. Luuk de Jong was obstructively offside, the referee ruled.

21:33

25'

LUUK LEGEND! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/xTLjuvtz4C
- PSV (@PSV) January 13, 2024

17'

Goal

Luuk scored his second of the year already! Sergiño Dest reached the striker with a good cross.

21:17

17'

Goal

2 - 0

17'

9

Luuk de Jong

16'

LUUUUUUUK!!!!#PSVEXC 1-0 pic.twitter.com/k5vN1qcaAo1
- PSV (@PSV) January 13, 2024

13'

Goal

André Ramalho gets his head to the ball at a corner. Van Gassel can initially save, but Luuk de Jong still works the rebound against the ropes.

21:13

13'

Goal

1 - 0

13'

9

Luuk de Jong

11'

Update 10'

A superb pass from Joey Veerman is almost promoted to goal by Guus Til, but the ball goes just over.