PSV Eindhoven run riot against Zwolle to stay top | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: PSV Eindhoven beat PEC Zwolle 6-1. Ricardo Pepi opened the scoring in the eighth minute with a glancing header from Esmir Bajraktarević's cross. After the restart, Zico Buurmeester levelled (51.), but Pepi's second header restored the lead (57.), before a Simon Graves own goal (72.) and finishes from Bajraktarević (73., 82.) and Couhaib Driouech (79.) swept Boeren clear. Boeren controlled the game with 67.0% possession and 11 shots on target from 17 attempts, while Zwolle produced only six efforts. Boeren stay top on 77 points and visit Ajax next, while Zwolle host Heracles in their next league fixture.

Player of the Match: Bajraktarević was outstanding, scoring twice and supplying two assists, while creating three chances and completing 45 of 49 passes to drive Boeren's attack.

Stat of the Match: Boeren completed 90.4% of their passes, a clear sign of control alongside 67.0% possession.

Three Things We Learned: Pepi's aerial prowess remains a weapon, his two goals both set up by Bajraktarević. Boeren's passing platform was elite with 90.4% accuracy and 695 total passes, underpinning 17 attempts. Zwolle's threat was limited to six attempts and 0% crossing accuracy from seven deliveries, despite 27 clearances.