EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (Interstat) — In a stunning reversal of fortune, PSV Eindhoven rallied from a late two-goal deficit to defeat Heracles Almelo 4-3 in a chaotic Eredivisie match Saturday at Philips Stadion.

The contest, which defied pregame projections that heavily favored the hosts, saw Heracles seize a commanding 3-1 lead with just 17 minutes remaining in regulation, only to collapse under a relentless PSV onslaught in the final stages.

The match’s frantic conclusion stood in stark contrast to a disjointed and often ill-tempered first half that produced more cautions than clear chances. Heracles defender Damon Mirani received the first of six yellow cards in the 17th minute, setting a physical tone that continued with bookings for Ivan Mesík, Joey Veerman, Tristan van Gilst and Walid Ould-Chikh before the break.

The deadlock was finally broken on the hour mark, but against the run of play, as Heracles forward Luka Kulenović found the net to stun the home crowd and give the visitors a 1-0 lead.

PSV responded quickly, with midfielder Joey Veerman leveling the score in the 70th minute. The equilibrium lasted mere moments, however. Heracles striker Jizz Hornkamp restored the visitors’ lead just three minutes later, in the 73rd minute, capitalizing on a vulnerable PSV defense.

The upset appeared to be materializing when Heracles extended its lead to 3-1 in the 81st minute through Guus Til, pushing the match far beyond the 2-1 final score predicted by Interstat’s game simulator. The analytics firm’s ELO system had given PSV a 96.50 percent probability to win prior to kickoff.

What followed was a spectacular and decisive burst of scoring from the hosts. Undeterred by the two-goal margin, PSV mounted an immediate and breathtaking comeback. The rally began almost instantly after Til’s goal, with PSV pulling one back to make it 3-2.

The equalizer followed shortly after, setting up a grandstand finish. PSV completed the remarkable turnaround with a fourth goal in the dying minutes, sealing a 4-3 victory and sending the home supporters into delirium. The three-goal barrage in the final minutes transformed certain defeat into a dramatic victory.

The result provides a winning start to the Eredivisie campaign for PSV, which begins the season with one win and no losses. Heracles, which fought valiantly for most of the match, starts its league season with one loss and no wins. Both clubs see their overall records across all competitions move to identical marks.