PSV Eindhoven’s Title Celebration Marred by Roda’s Resistance
Fresh off their Eredivisie title triumph with a dominant 3-0 victory over Ajax, PSV Eindhoven faced a spirited Roda side in a midweek clash that delivered unexpected drama. Despite Roda’s guard of honor for the newly crowned champions, the underdogs nearly stole the spotlight.
Phillip Cocu rotated his squad, and the tactical gamble initially backfired when Jannes Vansteenkiste put Roda ahead just before the half-hour mark. PSV responded immediately through Hirving Lozano, but Simon Gustafson’s 65th-minute strike threatened to spoil the champions’ party. Enter Jorrit Hendrix—the midfielder unleashed a stunning 30-yard rocket in the 85th minute to salvage a 2-2 draw.
With Roda still fighting relegation—three points adrift with two games left—this result keeps their survival hopes alive. For PSV, the draw highlights potential depth issues as they prepare for next season’s Champions League campaign.
Alireza Jahanbakhsh Steals the Show in AZ Alkmaar’s Thriller
While PSV’s match had late drama, AZ Alkmaar and Vitesse Arnhem served up a seven-goal spectacle, with Iranian winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh emerging as the undisputed star.
AZ raced to a 2-0 lead within 12 minutes, courtesy of Wout Weghorst’s header and Jahanbakhsh’s first goal. Vitesse fought back to level before halftime, but Jahanbakhsh restored AZ’s lead in stoppage time. He completed his hat-trick early in the second half, showcasing his clinical finishing and off-the-ball movement.
Though Mason Mount pulled one back for Vitesse, AZ held on for a 4-3 win, closing the gap on second-placed Ajax to just two points. Jahanbakhsh’s performance—a mix of poise and precision—solidifies his status as one of the Eredivisie’s most lethal attackers.
Jahanbakhsh’s treble keeps AZ in the race for a Champions League qualifying spot.
Late Drama Across the Eredivisie
The action didn’t stop there. Heracles, down to 10 men, staged a miraculous comeback with two injury-time goals from Jamiro Monteiro to snatch a 2-2 draw at Excelsior. Meanwhile, Feyenoord dismantled Willem II 5-1, with young striker Dylan Vente bagging a brace.
In the day’s final fixture, Sparta Rotterdam’s Stijn Spierings broke NAC Breda’s hearts with an 85th-minute winner in a 2-1 victory.
Mostbet Key Takeaways
- PSV’s Depth Tested: Rotations exposed vulnerabilities, but Hendrix’s heroics saved face.
- Jahanbakhsh’s Masterclass: The Iranian’s hat-trick keeps AZ’s European dreams alive.
- Relegation Battle Heats Up: Roda’s fightback adds intrigue to the survival scrap.
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