PSV maintains their perfect record in the 2024/2025 Eredivisie season with a dominant 6-0 win against PEC Zwolle. After a lackluster first half, a perfectly timed light show and a red card for Zwolle shifted the momentum in PSV's favor. American forward Ricardo Pepi scores a hat trick, solidifying PSV's position at the top of the table.
PSV Earns Crushing Victory Over PEC Zwolle, Maintaining Perfect Eredivisie Record
In a highly anticipated Eredivisie encounter, PSV Eindhoven asserted their dominance over PEC Zwolle on Sunday, securing a resounding 6-0 victory at the MAC³PARK Stadion in Zwolle.
Match Recap
The opening half witnessed a tight contest between the two teams, with PSV struggling to break down the Zwolle defense. The deadlock was broken in dramatic fashion in the 55th minute. A mesmerizing light show illuminated the stadium, causing a momentary distraction for the Zwolle players. Taking advantage of the confusion, PSV's Luuk de Jong headed home a cross from Xavi Simons.
Moments later, Zwolle's Deniz Undav received a second yellow card for a rash tackle on Noni Madueke, reducing the home team to ten men. This proved to be the turning point of the match. PSV seized the opportunity with a flurry of goals.
Ricardo Pepi, PSV's American forward, emerged as the star of the show. He scored a breathtaking hat trick, including a sublime chip over the Zwolle goalkeeper. Xavi Simons and Cody Gakpo also got on the scoresheet, completing the comprehensive victory.
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Background
PEC Zwolle and PSV Eindhoven have a long and competitive history in the Eredivisie. PSV is one of the most successful clubs in Dutch football, having won the league title 24 times. PEC Zwolle, on the other hand, is a more modest club, but they have enjoyed a few memorable moments in their history, including winning the KNVB Cup in 2014.
The two teams last met in the Eredivisie in April 2023, with PSV winning 5-0 at home.
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