Hubb Steven's squad controlled the match start to finish, executing passes and dictating play without virtually any opposition. In defense of FC Utrecht, they were missing a number of players and unfortunately their bench offered little to control PSV and this had all the makings of significantly worse blowout as Balázs Dzsudzsák and Mike Zonneveld looked capable of scoring on a number of occasions. Ibrahim Afellay and Nordin Amrabat were absolutely stunning, creating attacking scenarios and solidifying why they are so highly regarded in the Football world. Either could be considered "man-of-the-match", however in a 5-1 dismantling, I think it must be shared within the entire team.
After the international break, PSV will face Sparta Rotterdam on September 13 at Philips Stadion.
Match details
Scoring
PSV: 42' Afellay,45' Amrabat,45' Koevermans,48' Afellay,77' Koevermans
FC Utrecht: 90' Uiterloo
PSV
Isaksson,Salcido,Pieters,Marcellis,Bréchet,Middenveld,Wuytens,Simons, Méndez,Afellay,Aanval, Koevermans,Amrabat
Substitutes
46 Culina (Wuytens), 73 Zonneveld (Méndez),78 Dzsudzsák (Amrabat)
FC Utrecht
Vorm,Schut,Keller,Dickoh,Van Buuren,Somers,Sanmartean,Silberbauer,Loval,George, Uiterloo
Substitutes
27 Caluwé (Sanmartean),58 Schaken (Van Buuren),69 Markiet (Keller)
