Excelsior vs PSV Eindhoven — Pass Map

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Excelsior 1 – 2 PSV Eindhoven

Eredivisie · 27 Sep 2025

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High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Midfield metronome orchestrates possession

J. Schouten completed 46 passes at 90.2% accuracy while recording 66 touches, establishing himself as PSV's primary ball-distributor. His high volume and efficiency in possession allowed PSV to control tempo and structure their attacking moves through the middle.

Playmaker threads chances into space

D. S. Fernandes created 2 key passes and accumulated 0.331 expected assists for Excelsior. His creative contributions provided the attacking impetus when Excelsior needed to break down PSV's defense and generate scoring opportunities.

Defender blankets the backline

C. Widell made 17 combined tackles, interceptions, recoveries, and clearances across the match. His defensive industry was crucial in shielding Excelsior's goal and disrupting PSV's forward play throughout the contest.

Substitute adds directness late

J. Bergraaf produced 1 key pass in just 30 minutes off the bench despite posting 0.0 expected assists. His introduction provided Excelsior with an aggressive attacking outlet when they needed to chase the game.