PSV ended its preparation with a 2-1 win over Valencia CF, with Ismael Saibari being the matchwinner with two goals. The midfielder scored after only three minutes.
PSV waltzed over Valencia CF in the early stages, with Ismael Saibari opening the scoring after just three minutes. The Moroccan international finished with a cool head after Malik Tillman had sent him away with a pass seconds earlier. Less than a minute later it is almost 2-0, but goalkeeper Dimitrievski is able to turn Luuk de Jong 's effort. Unfortunately, there is also bad news, as Mauro JR drops out injured. Oppegård is his replacement.
After that, the game is more balanced and the visitors get their first chance. It is Sergi Canós Tenés who redeems this opportunity right away. Ismael puts things back in order in the 24th minute. After a pass from Luuk, the midfielder first cut out two defenders before scoring his second of the day. Then PSV and especially Olivier Boscagli are unlucky again. The Monegasque has to leave the field after a duel with Hugo Duro.
Chances do not lead to goals
In the early stages of the second half, Walter Benítez distinguished himself with a fine save. At the other end, the substitute Joey Veerman does the same. He gives a pass that you actually think you can't do, but he can. It produces a chance, but unfortunately no third goal. In the 63rd minute, Luuk gets another great chance at his first of the evening, but it remains 2-1 for now.
In the following phase, PSV is in control and can combine fairly easily in midfield. Bakayoko in particular takes advantage, going off alone on Dimitrievski after several short passes. The Belgian waits a long time before shooting, but the goalkeeper does not allow himself to be surprised, stands his ground and eventually turns the shot away. Substitute Guus Til also gets a great opportunity, but again the goalkeeper is a stand in the way. PSV ends the preseason with a 2-1 victory over Valencia CF and can start preparing for the Johan Cruijff Schaal game with Feyenoord.
Setup
Benítez, Mauro JR (8' Oppegård, 61' Van de Blaak), Boscagli (40' Dams), Flamingo, Teze; Schouten (46' Veerman), Saibari (61' Til), Tillman; Lang (61' Driouech), De Jong, Bakayoko.