Lang and Reijnders shine as the Oranje struggle in the first half
Orange posed for the away match against Greece at the PAOK‑stadium, where after a sluggish first half a strong second half produced a 2‑2 draw. The substitutes Noa Lang and Tijjani Reijnders both scored and received the highest ratings of the team.
Player ratings
According to reporter Mikos Gouka, the PSV players received an average rating of 4.5 for the match in Greece, while Noa Lang and Tijjani Reijnders achieved the highest scores. The latest update from Mikos Gouka dates from October 2, 2026. All players were assessed by our reporter.
Bart Verbruggen, the favourite, received a 6 and made three saves before halftime, including a shot from Konstantinos Karetsas that he deflected into the short corner. It was Verbruggen who three times sent the ball past the goalkeeper before the break. His second half was less remarkable.
Denzel Dumfries received a 5.5; his first half did not meet his usual standard. After the break he scored two goals, both from an offside position. His contribution remained limited in the second half.
Jurriën Timber also received a 5.5. Jan Paul van Hecke faced a lot of criticism, but his replacement Timber did not leave a crushing impression before halftime. He arrived too late to stop the attacker who had broken through before him.
Match analysis
Virgil van Dijk, with a 6, delivered a crucial header after the break that got Orange back on track, despite a passive first half in his 99th cap. Micky van de Ven also received a 6 for his defensive effort, although he struggled against the young Greek talent Karetsas. After the break the defense performed much better.
Joey Veerman, the only midfielder who returned after the break, scored a 6 and started with a casual ball into the feet of Manolas Saliakis. Quinten Timber, who for the first time stood alongside his twin brother in the starting eleven, received a 5 and could already go showering at halftime. Ryan Gravenberch came on as a substitute for Til.
Guus Til received a 4.5; his effort in the first half yielded little and he was replaced before halftime by Tijjani Reijnders. Crysencio Summerville scored a 6 and gained more space on the pitch after the break. Mexx Meerdink received a 5.5, but in the first half could only touch the ball once.
Ruben van Bommel received a 4.5 and was left halfway by national coach Xavi in the dressing room. Noa Lang achieved the highest score of 7.5, despite having played only seven minutes at the World Cup and futilely hoping for a penalty. Zirkzee's header after his cross was stopped by the Greek goalkeeper.