PSV Eindhoven earned a crucial away victory, defeating Excelsior in Rotterdam in a hard-fought match. Two Moroccan players played key roles in this success. Ismaël Saibari and Anass Salah-Eddine each contributed in their own way, helping PSV secure all three points.
Trailing from the 12th minute, PSV immediately showed their intent to respond. It was Moroccan defender Anass Salah-Eddine who sparked the reaction. In the 19th minute, he earned a well-placed free kick that his teammate Veerman converted brilliantly to level the score. That quick equalizer reignited the match and gave the visitors a psychological edge. Energized, PSV piled on the pressure. Saibari then made his presence felt with an effort inside the box in the 21st minute, but his shot was blocked by Rick Meissen. Another attempt in the 37th minute was denied by the goalkeeper.
In the second half, Ismaël Saibari stepped up his attacking efforts. Despite a missed attempt in the 61st minute, the Moroccan international showed great persistence. Twelve minutes later, he was finally rewarded, finding the back of the net. In the 72nd minute, Saibari scored the winning goal (1-2) for PSV, capitalizing on an excellent assist from Romanian winger Dennis Man to register his second goal of the season.
The closing stages of the match were marked by tactical adjustments. In the 85th minute, Moroccan Anass Salah-Eddine made way for central defender Armando Obispo. His compatriot, Couhaib Driouech, also came on in the final five minutes to replace Perišić. Thanks to this victory, PSV climbed to second place in the Eredivisie standings after seven rounds, with 16 points. The club now shares the tally with leaders Feyenoord, while Ajax Amsterdam closely follows in third with 15 points.
