ALMERE, Netherlands (Interstat) — PSV Women delivered a stunning and dominant performance on the road Sunday, dismantling AZ Women 5-1 in an Eredivisie match at AFAS Stadion that was effectively decided within the first half-hour of play.

Substitute Guus Til was the undeniable star of the show, coming off the bench to score a remarkable hat trick and power PSV to a resounding victory in the opening match of the Dutch women’s top-flight season. The lopsided result far exceeded pregame projections, which had favored PSV but anticipated a much closer contest.

The visitors from Eindhoven wasted no time asserting their dominance, striking just five minutes into the contest. Mauro Júnior, also entering the match as a substitute, opened the scoring with an early blow that set the tone for the remainder of the afternoon.

Any hope of an AZ response was quickly extinguished six minutes later. Til netted his first goal of the day in the 11th minute, doubling PSV’s advantage and putting the home side on the back foot. The relentless pressure continued, and Til found the net again in the 28th minute, completing a rapid brace that pushed the lead to 3-0 and silenced the home crowd.

AZ Women managed a brief moment of respite in the 34th minute when midfielder Sven Mijnans scored, pulling one goal back for the hosts. The goal offered a glimmer of hope, cutting the deficit to 3-1 before halftime.

However, any momentum AZ gained from the goal was short-lived. PSV reasserted its control after the break, and the outcome was put beyond all doubt in the 62nd minute. Substitute Joey Veerman restored the visitors’ three-goal cushion, making it 4-1 and effectively sealing the victory.

Til completed his spectacular individual performance in the 89th minute, securing his hat trick with PSV’s fifth and final goal. His three-goal haul off the bench was the defining narrative of a match that showcased PSV’s offensive firepower and depth.

The match was a physical affair from the opening whistle, with the game’s first yellow card issued to PSV’s Kasper Boogaard in just the first minute. Teammate Anass Salah-Eddine was also booked in the 17th minute, while AZ’s Wouter Goes received a yellow card in the 44th minute. All three cautioned players were credited with an assist during the match, with Boogaard, Salah-Eddine and Goes each setting up a goal in the rout.

The victory immediately puts PSV Women at the top of the Eredivisie table, beginning their league campaign with a perfect record of one win and no losses. For AZ Women, the heavy defeat marks a disappointing start to the season, leaving them with a record of zero wins and one loss.

The final score was a significant deviation from statistical models. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a narrow 2-1 victory for PSV, while the organization’s ELO system gave PSV a 77 percent probability of winning, but did not forecast the sheer magnitude of the victory.

The comprehensive nature of the win, fueled by decisive contributions from substitutes, sends a strong message to the rest of the league about PSV’s strength and ambition for the season ahead.