UTRECHT, Netherlands (Interstat) — Substitute Ivan Perišić delivered a goal and an assist Sunday as PSV Eindhoven opened its Eredivisie season with a 2-1 comeback victory over FC Utrecht at Stadion Galgenwaard.

Utrecht defender Mike van der Hoorn headed the hosts ahead in the 31st minute. PSV leveled in the 52nd when Perišić set up fellow substitute Ricardo Pepi. Perišić then netted the 76th-minute winner, assisted by Mauro Júnior.

The match turned chaotic with eight yellow cards. PSV’s Jerdy Schouten received a second yellow and was sent off in the 88th minute. The result aligned with a pregame projection favoring PSV.