On Saturday, PSV took three important points against Excelsior. The team of coach Mark van Bommel won 2-0. Below you can read some facts about the match.
Basic debut Ithattaren
Mohamed Ihattaren started in the starting lineup for the first time at PSV on Saturday. At 17 years and 18 days old, he is the youngest base debutant in fifty years. On Oct. 8, 1967, Stanley Bish was the youngest player to start in the starting lineup. He was then 16 years and 137 days.
Youngest team
PSV played with its youngest starting team of the season this season. PSV's average age was 24 years and 57 days. Excelsior also started with its youngest base team this season. At De Kralingers, the average age was 25 years and 146 days.
Zero kept
For the first time since December 2018, PSV has kept the zero again in an away match. The last time that happened was against Heracles Almelo. Excelsior has already conceded as many goals as last season: 56.
Steven Bergwijn
With his two goals, Bergwijn had an important contribution to the victory. Thanks to his goals, he is the first player in the Eredivisie to record double figures this season in both goals and assists: 11 goals to 12 assists.