With over 1,100 supporters in the stands, PSV Campus De Herdgang kicked off for the mini-topper against Jong Ajax. With three starting debutants, the pledge team struggled in the first half, but then turned things around completely.
Struggling start
The first three quarters of an hour, PSV U21 became dangerous mainly through the counter. That also means that Jong Ajax had more of the ball. And it also turned that into a lead, as Vincent Müller was passed in the 23rd minute. A long ball from midfield fell precisely between goalkeeper and defender. Ruud van Nistelrooy's team then showed resilience, but could not prevent going into halftime trailing.
Thunderous finale
What was not possible in the first half, came out in the second half. After five minutes, PSV U21 were already 2-1 ahead after goals by Nigel Thomas and debutant Dante Sealy. In the 78th minute, Johan Bakayoko put the final score on the scoreboard. Jong Ajax still tried after that, but PSV U21 was simply better.
Müller, (71/Comenencia)Bahadir, (45/Van de Blaak)Markelo, Vos, Oppegård; Kjølø, Doudah, (45/Matuta)Nassoh; (68/Touré) Thomas, Sealy, (41/Bakayoko) Antonisse.