PSV U21 lost 1-0 to FC Den Bosch. The promising team struggled and also had to deal with two setbacks with injuries to Noah Fernandez and Madi Monamay.
Just 3 days after the defeat against FC Eindhoven, Stijn Schaars ' team visited De Vliert for the away match against FC Den Bosch. PSV U21 had a difficult opening phase and saw the home team calling the shots. After 25 minutes of play, the promising team was dangerous for the first time, with Noah Fernandez crossing the ball with a sharp cross. Wessel Kuhn fell just short of precision and headed the ball over the goal. Then a couple of setbacks for PSV U21: Noah Fernandez was left lying down after a duel and had to be lifted off the pitch. Moments later, Niek Schiks made a costly mistake on a cross. It led to the only goal of the match.
PSV U21 do themselves wrong
In the second half FC Den Bosch started well and it did not take long before Niek was put to the test. However, the goalkeeper was alert and kept the damage limited with some good saves. After this phase PSV U21 became stronger and Stijn Schaars ' team dominated the game. In the 65th minute, PSV U21 came close to an equalizer and Fabio Kluit put the ball in front of the goal with a tailored cross. However, Sami Bouhoudane headed the ball just over and the score remained unchanged. After this opportunity, PSV remained on top, but failed to reward themselves. Just before time, PSV had to deal with another blow and also saw Madi Monamay leave the field with an injury. Otherwise, neither side managed to change the score in the closing stages and the promising team traveled back to Eindhoven empty-handed.
Scoring
45'- Boumassaoudi 1-0
FormationSchiks, Bassey ('74 Koller), Van der Plas, Monamay ('86 Raap), Kuhn ('74 Verhulst), Sidibe ('74 Jones), Van den Berg, Fernandez ('36 Van de Riet), Verkooijen, Kluit, Bouhoudane
