In Overijssel, PSV experienced a pleasant Saturday night and a strong first half was good for the three points. In this match, PSV scored its 100th goal of the season, Dennis Man scored his first header for PSV and Ismael Saibari scored his 15th goal this football year.
Just like last season, Peter Bosz 's team won 1-3 against Heracles Almelo. This time, three goals in the first half accounted for the victory. Ivan Perišić hit a penalty shot within ten minutes and provided PSV's 100th goal this season. Furthermore, Ismael Saibari shot a fine goal and Dennis Man was also a goal-scorer. In the second half, PSV gave up one goal, eventually winning 1-3. Later this weekend saw the chasers lose points, further extending the lead. The difference is now seventeen points.
Number 100
Scoring, that will do this season. Saturday it happened for the hundredth time this football year. Not much later, Peter Bosz 's team managed to add to the tally and Ismael Saibari and Dennis Man provided numbers 101 and 102.
Impressive series
Thanks to this victory over the Heraclieden, PSV continues to build on its unbeaten run in Almelo. For example, PSV is unbeaten in its last nine visits to the Asito Stadium and last lost to Heracles almost 11 years ago. Of these nine duels, PSV won eight and played only one draw. In addition, PSV recorded an impressive goal difference in these duels, scoring a total of 25 times while only conceding five.
Personal record
It was Ismael's twelfth goal this season in the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie. Never before has he scored so many goals in a season. In total, he now stands at fifteen goals in all competitions, which means he has already scored as many goals as last season.