PSV Eindhoven defeated Excelsior 2-1 away from home, securing all three points.
Thanks to goals from Bommel and Pepi, PSV Eindhoven defeated Excelsior 2-1 at Stadion Woudestein in the second round of the Eredivisie, leaving the home team defeated despite Widell having equalized.
- 0'The match has started.
Excelsior hosts PSV Eindhoven.
- 5'R. van Bommel opened the scoring early for PSV Eindhoven.
Right at the 5th minute,R. van BommelHe successfully broke the deadlock, bringingPSV EindhovenThey took the lead at Stadion Woudestein. A strong start gave the visitors a temporary advantage with a 0-1 scoreline.Excelsior.
- 14'PSV Eindhoven maintained their lead.
At the 14th minute,PSV EindhovenExcelsior continued to hold the advantage with a 0-1 scoreline. Although Excelsior had slightly more possession with 66% - 34%, the away team was more effective in terms of shots, with 1-2 (0-1 on target).
- 27'PSV Eindhoven maintained their lead.
In the 27th minute, PSV Eindhoven maintained their dominance after taking a 0-1 lead. The visitors controlled the tempo with 46% - 54% possession and had 1-2 shots (0-1 on target), while the home team Excelsior had yet to create much pressure.
- 39'PSV Eindhoven dominated the game before halftime.
Heading into halftime at the 39th minute, PSV Eindhoven were still in control with a 46% - 54% possession rate against Excelsior. The visitors maintained their 0-1 lead and showed dominance in shots (1-3, 0-2 on target) and corners (1-3).
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 0-1.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Excelsior made personnel changes at the start of the second half.
Right at the start of the second half, in the 46th minute,ExcelsiorThe decision to make personnel changes whenN. Martenswas brought onto the field as a substitute forA. SlitiThe home team is trailing 0-1 against PSV Eindhoven and needs a fresh approach to find an equalizer.
- 46'Excelsior made a substitution at the start of the second half.
Right at the start of the second half, in the 46th minute, Excelsior decided to make a personnel change whenO. Turaywas brought onto the field as a substitute forI. Silva TimasWith PSV Eindhoven trailing 0-1, the home team desperately needed a breakthrough in attack to find an equalizer.
- 52'PSV Eindhoven maintains the upper hand.
At the 52nd minute,PSV EindhovenExcelsior still dominated the game with a 0-1 lead. The away team had a slight advantage in ball possession (44% - 56%) and were more effective in shots on target (0 - 2) and corner kicks (1 - 3).
- 54'C. Widell equalized the score at 1-1 for Excelsior.
In the 54th minute, from a perfect assist byI. Yegoian,C. WidellExcelsior capitalized on their opportunity to score the equalizer, making it 1-1. This crucial goal brought the home team back to square one after PSV Eindhoven had taken the lead in the 5th minute.
- 56'R. Pepi shone brightly, helping PSV Eindhoven regain the lead.
56th minute: GOAL!From an assist by S. Dest, R. Pepi scored to give PSV Eindhoven a 1-2 lead against Excelsior. Just two minutes after conceding the equalizer, the visitors responded swiftly to regain the advantage at Stadion Woudestein.
- 63'PSV Eindhoven makes a personnel change: Bouhamdi comes on.
63rd minute,PSV EindhovenMake the first substitution whenA. Bouhamdiwas brought on as a substitute.R. van BommelThe visiting team is trying to protect their advantage, currently leading 1-2 at Stadion Woudestein.
- 63'63rd minute: PSV Eindhoven brings K. Sano onto the field.
63rd minute,PSV EindhovenThere was a personnel change whenK. Sanowas brought onto the field as a substitute forP. WannerThe away team is leading 1-2, and this adjustment is aimed at maintaining control of the game.
- 66'PSV Eindhoven maintained their dominance.
In the 66th minute, PSV Eindhoven maintained their dominance, leading 1-2 away from home. The visitors continuously applied pressure, with a shooting record of 3-8 (1-6 on target) and 1-3 corners, forcing the Excelsior defense to work hard to defend.
- 68'Excelsior brought N. Groen onto the field to replace D. Garden.
68th minute,Excelsiorimplement personnel changes whenN. Greenwas brought on as a substitute.D. GardenTrailing PSV Eindhoven 1-2, the home team needed to refresh their squad in the hope of finding an equalizer.
- 72'PSV Eindhoven makes a substitution: D. Man replaces I. Perisic
In the 72nd minute, the coaching staffPSV Eindhovendecision to withdrawI. Perisictake a break to make room forD. ManThe away team is leading Excelsior 1-2, and this substitution is expected to help PSV maintain their attacking momentum and equalize their strength in the final stages of the match.
- 74'Excelsior brought A. Jahanbakhsh onto the field in search of an equalizer.
In the 74th minute, Excelsior made a substitution whenA. Jahanbakhshwas brought onto the field as a substitute forL. HartjesTrailing PSV Eindhoven 1-2 at Stadion Woudestein, the home team desperately needed a fresh start to have any hope of finding an equalizer in the remaining time.
- 78'PSV Eindhoven controlled the game in the final minutes.
In the 78th minute, PSV Eindhoven continued to maintain their dominance, leading 1-2 with 42% possession and 58% control. The visitors' relentless attacking pressure was evident in their shots (4-11, 2-6 on target), keeping the Excelsior defense busy with 4-1 saves.
- 80'Excelsior brought M. Dominguez onto the field in the 80th minute.
In the 80th minute, Excelsior made a personnel change whenM. Dominguezwas brought onto the field as a substitute forS. JanssenTrailing PSV Eindhoven 1-2, the home team made an effort to refresh their lineup in an attempt to find an equalizer in the final minutes.
- 80'Excelsior adjusts its personnel in an attempt to find a way to turn the tide.
In the 80th minute, the coaching staffExcelsiordecision to launchY. Fineycame onto the field as a substitute forD. van VianenIn a disadvantageous position.PSV EindhovenTrailing 1-2, the home team desperately needed a fresh start on the pitch in the remaining time.
- 84'PSV Eindhoven brought S. Mijnans onto the field in the 84th minute.
In the 84th minute, PSV Eindhoven made a substitution.S. MijnansHe was brought onto the field as a substitute.R. PepiThe visiting team is trying to preserve the 1-2 scoreline in the final minutes of the match in an attempt to secure a victory at Stadion Woudestein.
- 88'J. Plug received a yellow card in the 88th minute.
In the 88th minute,J. PlugExcelsior received a yellow card after a foul that tripped an opponent. With PSV Eindhoven trailing 1-2, the late yellow card made it even more difficult for the home team to find an equalizer.
- 89'PSV Eindhoven brought K. Sildillia onto the field in the 89th minute.
89th minute,PSV Eindhovenmake personnel changes whenK. SildilliaHe was brought onto the field to replace the previous player.S. DestIn the final minutes of the match, this could be an adjustment by the away team to strengthen their lineup and preserve their 1-2 advantage against Excelsior.
- 90'PSV Eindhoven maintained intense pressure in the 90th minute.
As the match drew to a close, PSV Eindhoven continued to dominate, controlling possession with 41% to 59% and maintaining a 1-2 lead. The visitors were overwhelmingly superior, with 5 shots on goal (2-7 on target) and 1-6 corner kicks. This dominance forced Excelsior to retreat deep into defense and constantly fend off attacks.
- KTFinal score: Excelsior 1-2 PSV Eindhoven
The match ended with a score of 1-2.
Updated at 02:55 on August 16, 2026






The context of the match between Excelsior and PSV Eindhoven.
At 1:00 AM on August 16, 2026, the match between Excelsior and PSV Eindhoven in the Dutch Eredivisie will officially take place at Stadion Woudestein. The match promises to be full of surprises as the two teams enter the contest with contrasting positions in the current league table.
Recent form and league position
Excelsior had a very successful opening match, securing a victory. This positive result earned them a full three points and temporarily propelled them to the top of the Eredivisie standings.
On the other side of the battlefield, the giants PSV Eindhoven had a less than ideal start, only managing a draw in their last match. With one point in hand, the Eindhoven team is currently in 11th place in the standings.
Head-to-head record between the two teams
Despite Excelsior's recent impressive form following their victory, the head-to-head history heavily favors the visitors. In the last five encounters between the two clubs, PSV Eindhoven has won all five matches, while Excelsior has yet to win or draw.
Match analysis
Despite having the home advantage at Stadion Woudestein and high spirits after their opening match victory that secured them the top spot, Excelsior will face a major challenge in the form of PSV Eindhoven. The visitors, pressured by a draw in their first match, will be determined to secure their first win of the season and maintain their impressive head-to-head record against their opponent.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).


