PSV Women started 2026 strongly with a victory over PEC Zwolle. Thanks to goals by Chimera Ripa and Renate Jansen, the first three points of the new year were secured. The victory was given extra sparkle by the official debuts of newcomers Janice Cayman and Shanice van de Sanden, while Fenna Kalma made her comeback after long-term injury.
The match starts at a high tempo, with immediate pressure from both teams. The first big chance is for PEC Zwolle, but the shot goes well over. Roeland ten Berge 's team then pushed forward in the opponent's half with great dynamism. After just over half an hour, Chimera Ripa scored the opening goal on a pass from Riola Xhemaili. For Chimera, it is her fifth league goal of the season. Just before halftime, Renate Jansen gets a great chance to double the lead, but her attempt does not yield a second goal.
Second half
After halftime, the home team shifts up a gear and creates several opportunities. PSV Women find it difficult to build up their defence due to the high pressure from PEC Zwolle. Yet the second goal for PSV Women falls after a quick switch. Liz Rijsbergen, just a minute into the game, lays the ball perfectly ready for Renate Jansen, who easily slides in the 0-2. This brings Renate to two goals this season in the Eurojackpot Women's Eredivisie and five in total in all competitions. In the closing stages, PEC Zwolle gets a great chance to tie the score, but the post stands in the way of a goal. PSV Women takes the victory and keeps the zero for the seventh time this season.
Scoring
37'-0-1 Chimera Ripa
65'-0-2 Renate Jansen
FormationEvrard, Thrige (64' Bross), Folkertsma, Cayman, Frijns, Strik, Nijstad, Xhemaili (64' Rijsbergen), Ripa, Jacobs (74' Kalma), Jansen (74' Van de Sanden)
Hero of the Match: Laura Strik