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PSV convincingly defeated FC Groningen on Sunday afternoon. Peter Bosz ’s team won 5-1, thereby setting a number of notable records. Here’s an overview. It had been a long time since FC Groningen scored the first goal at the Philips Stadium. In the previous thirteen home matches against FC Groningen, PSV had scored the opening goal every time. Ultimately, the home team managed a fine comeback. This means PSV has now scored in each of its last eight home matches against FC Groningen. Blokzijl’s Own Goal The turning point came with an owngoal by FC Groningen defender Blokzijl. He is now the fifth player from the Groningen club to have an own goal recorded at the Philips Stadium. Perisic and Pepi on a scoring spree Ivan Perisic scored his 27th goal for PSV and ultimately found the back of the net twice. The last time the Croatian scored twice in a single match was in the away game against Go Ahead Eagles. Ricardo Pepi also made his mark once again. The American converted his fifth penalty kick for PSV. Interestingly, he also scored his first two goals while playing for PSV from the penalty spot. Pepi now has 47 goals for PSV and scored his fourth home goal against FC Groningen in the match against the Groningen team. Sergiño Dest scored his fourth Eredivisie goal for PSV and his fifth goal overall. Mauro Júnior recorded his first assist of the season—his 33rd while playing for PSV. New Debutants Under Bosz There were also two new faces making their debuts under Peter Bosz. Filip Kostic was the 44th debutant under the coach, followed by Lutsharel Geertruida as number 45. ’s Historic Home StreakThe 5-1 victory also marked the eighth consecutive home win against FC Groningen. In total, PSV has now defeated the Groningen team 37 times at home. Following the victory over Groningen, PSV is tied for second place with seven points. Go Ahead Eagles has exactly the same number of points, goal difference, and goals for and against.