Tillman Scores His 10th in All Competitions

Midfielder scores PSV's third in Victory over Feyenoord

Malik Tillman capped off a dominant PSV performance with a sublime strike as the Eredivisie leaders extended their advantage at the top with a convincing 3-0 victory over Feyenoord at the Philips Stadion on Sunday.

The American midfielder, who had shown his intent early in the match by testing Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow in the fifth minute, eventually got his reward in the 63rd minute. With PSV already leading 2-0, Tillman struck a decisive blow to Feyenoord's title hopes, finding the far corner with an expertly placed shot from outside the area to make it 3-0.

The goal came at a crucial moment in the match, just minutes after Feyenoord's Santiago Gimenez had struck the crossbar at the other end. Tillman's clinical finishing effectively ended any hopes of a Feyenoord comeback and highlighted the gulf in quality between the two sides.

It was his seventh goal in the Eredivisie this season and 10th overall, with three scored in the Champions League. The 22-year-old's best season came for Rangers during the 22-23 season, where Tillman scored 11 goals in 43 appearances in all competitions — he has played 24 matches so far this season.

Statistics from the match underscore Tillman's influential performance beyond his goal. The midfielder recorded perfect shot accuracy, with all three of his attempts finding the target, while creating two chances for his teammates. Defensively, Tillman contributed significantly, winning seven of his twelve ground duels and completing two tackles. His all-round display helped PSV maintain control of the midfield and contributed to Feyenoord failing to register a single shot on target in the first half.

The victory, which extended PSV's lead over Feyenoord to ten points at the halfway stage of the season, served as a statement of intent from Peter Bosz's side. For Tillman, his goal and performance exemplified PSV's dominance on a night when they dealt a significant blow to their rivals' championship aspirations.