PSV Eindhoven moved even closer to their 27th Dutch league title after defeating Utrecht 4-3 at home on Saturday, in a thrilling match highlighted by a brace from Moroccan international Ismaël Saibari and a goal from his compatriot and teammate Couhaib Driouech.
Utrecht had started the match at full speed, opening the scoring as early as the 3rd minute through Artem Stepanov, before Gjivai Zechiël doubled the visitors’ lead in the 13th minute. However, Saibari responded with a brilliant solo run through the Utrecht defense, finishing with a precise strike in the 21st minute to reduce the gap to 2-1.
The Moroccan international struck again right after the restart with a right-footed effort in the 48th minute, bringing the game level. Named man of the match, Saibari also provided an assist for Guus Til in the 52nd minute to give PSV the lead.
A goal from Jesper Karlsson allowed Utrecht to equalize in the 82nd minute. The match seemed headed for a draw, but Couhaib Driouech had other plans. With a fine strike from just outside the box, he beat the goalkeeper and scored in stoppage time (90+4).
PSV, who lead the Eredivisie standings with 71 points, could be crowned champions as early as Sunday if second-placed Feyenoord (53 points) fail to defeat Volendam. The reigning champions might have secured the title earlier had they not suffered two consecutive defeats before their victory at the Philips Stadion on Saturday.
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