CroatiaAZ has defeated PSV 4-0 in the Dutch Super Cup, securing their victory with a dominant performance. The match was marked by a serious incident early on involving PSV midfielder Joey Veerman, who accidentally struck AZ forward Mexx Meerdink in the head with a kick during a challenge. Initially, the referee allowed play to continue but later, after reviewing the situation via VAR, showed Veerman a straight red card. Meerdink received medical attention and continued the game with a bandage on his face before scoring the opening goal in the 25th minute. AZ went on to dominate the match, adding three more goals through Wesley Patati, Elijax Dijkstra, and Ro-Zangelo Daal. This red card was noted as the fastest ever shown in a Johan Cruijff Shield match and marks Veerman’s first red card in 359 senior appearances. Croatian international Ivan Perišić entered the game in the 63rd minute but could not prevent PSV’s heavy defeat.
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