PSV enters the international period as number three in the Eredivisie. In Eindhoven, the team won 3-0 over Willem II thanks to goals by Philipp Max, Mario Götze and Donyell Malen.
Rentree Dumfries and Gakpo
With the results of its rivals earlier in the day in mind, PSV knew it could not afford a slip-up. However, Roger Schmidt was again unable to use a large part of his squad against Tilburg. Fortunately, there were also bright spots. Denzel Dumfries and Cody Gakpo returned from their Corona infection and both started the last game before the upcoming international period.
German double
The duo sought the locker room with a 2-0 lead midway through the match. PSV came out well from the start at the Philips Stadium. As early as the opening minute, Donyell Malen had a good chance at the opening goal. Where he missed, Philipp Max did score. After 15 minutes, the German, called up for Die Mannschaft for the first time, put PSV ahead after a nice long ball from Rosario. The second goal came in the name of the other German in the PSV base. Mario Götze rewarded strong through play by Dumfries with the 2-0.
Mvogo catlike
Although PSV continued to get chances, the team took a bit of a breather after that goal. The game was messier in the second half and that gave the visitors a chance to grow into the match. Yvon Mvogo twice prevented the Tilburgers from actually getting back into the game. With a cat-like double save, he foiled the tying goal. Kohn then skillfully put an end to Tilburg's resistance by picking up a red card near the halfway line. The Willem II player rashly stepped on Dumfries' leg and was dismissed.
Bonus for Malen
Schmidt's team took advantage of the numerical majority by scoring a third time. Malen, who had been looking for a goal all game, made it 3-0 ten minutes before time. PSV, which is two points behind leaders Ajax and Vitesse, resumes the league in two weeks. After the November international period, FC Twente is the next opponent on Sunday, Nov. 16.
