In round 16 of the Keuken Kampioen Divisie, PSV U21 travels to Doetinchem for a meeting with De Graafschap. The Achterhoekers play in the top of the league, so Peter Uneken's team has a tough task ahead of them.
Selection
Chris Gloster and Yorbe Vertessen are not with the selection due to injuries. Koen Oostenbrink is also absent; he was injured in a practice match. Otherwise, the selection is complete. Mike van de Meulenhof (pictured) is also with the selection.
Result
A match against De Graafschap can go either way. In 8 previous matches against the Achterhoekers, PSV U21 won three times, drew once and De Graafschap won four times. The previous encounter in Doetinchem ended in a 2-3 win for the Eindhoven players. Dante Rigo scored once and Cody Gakpo made two. PSV U21 fought back from a 2-0 deficit and managed to take the win in the last minute.
Form
With 12 points from 14 matches, PSV U21 is currently in 17th place. De Graafschap is in second place with 30 points. PSV U21's previous match was a 1-1 draw against Telstar by a goal from Sekou Sidibe. De Graafschap then won 1-2 from Helmond Sport. Both PSV U21 and De Graafschap still have a match to play in round 15, which will be played later this month.
De Graafschap - PSV U21 is tonight at 20:00 at the Vijverberg in Doetinchem and is under the direction of Laurens Gerrets.