The team of Peter Bosz started the game sloppily, but the game developed into a chess game with few played chances. The opposing goal was a big blow at a psychologically difficult moment, but PSV came strong out of the locker room after the break. According to De Telegraaf, the Eindhoven team dominated the game after the equalizer, with Kodai Sano playing an impressive role. The newspaper praised Sano's ability to control the ball and his strength in duels.
PSV was much concerned about this season to start well at the tournament, having had a false start in the past three years. The team had a disappointing start against Arsenal, Juventus, and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, and was eager to make a good start this season. However, the team's intentions were not enough to secure a win against Shakhtar Donetsk.
The match was a crucial moment for PSV, as they sought to make a flying start on the way to a place among the best 24 in the Champions League. The team's players realized that this was a missed opportunity to make a flying start, but they will have to wait and see how the rest of the tournament unfolds.
The next step for PSV will be to face another challenging match in the Champions League, as they will have to regroup and refocus to achieve their goals.