PSV Eindhoven secured their place in the Champions League last 16 with a dramatic 3-1 victory over Juventus in the second leg of their play-off tie.1 Ryan Flamingo’s extra-time winner sealed a 4-3 aggregate win for the Dutch side, who overturned a first-leg deficit to progress in the competition.2
Juventus, who had won the first leg 2-1, took the lead in the second leg through Ivan Perisic’s stunning volley. However, PSV responded with goals from Ismael Saibari and Flamingo to secure a memorable victory.
Key Moments:
- Perisic’s opener: A superb volley from the veteran winger after a swift counter-attack.
- Weah’s equalizer: A powerful strike from outside the box after a cleared free-kick.
- Saibari’s goal: A close-range finish after a goalmouth scramble.
- Flamingo’s winner: A poacher’s effort in extra time after a defensive mix-up.
PSV’s victory was a testament to their determination and resilience. Despite a slow start, they grew into the game and created numerous chances, eventually overcoming Juventus in extra time.
Juventus will be disappointed to have exited the Champions League at the play-off stage. They struggled to contain PSV’s attacking threat in the second half and were punished for their defensive errors.
PSV Eindhoven’s victory sees them progress to the last 16 of the Champions League, where they will face either Inter Milan or Arsenal. Juventus, meanwhile, will turn their attention back to Serie A, where they are currently in fourth place.
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