For a long time, PSV/FC Eindhoven looked like they were going to stunt against Belgian frontrunners Standard Liege. In the last fifteen minutes, however, the exciting match tilted completely and PSV/FC Eindhoven went down 2-1. Danielle van de Donk scored the Eindhoven goal via a well-executed counter.
Danielle van de Donk.
For a long time, PSV/FC Eindhoven looked like they were going to stunt against Belgian frontrunners Standard Liege. In the last fifteen minutes, however, the exciting match tilted completely and PSV/FC Eindhoven went down 2-1. Danielle van de Donk scored the Eindhoven goal via a well-executed counter.
<b>Disciplined first half</b>
The women's team PSV/FC Eindhoven played their fiftieth official game in Liege with a much-changed starting line-up. International and star keeper Kika van Es was missing from the backline due to her late return from international duty. PSV/FC Eindhoven got off to a good start as the underdog in this game and seemed to surprise Standard Liege for a long time. The team played a very disciplined first half. Standard Luik came out a few times, but PSV also got several opportunities. There was a free kick by Myrthe Moorrees and a quick breakout down the right flank via Nadia Coolen. Jeslynn Kuijpers came up just short to tap it in. Daniëlle van de Donk put her team ahead (0-1) through a well played counter.
<b>Turbulent final phase</b>
With the score 0-1 at halftime in favor of PSV/FC Eindhoven, Standaard Luik was the team that applied the pressure in the second half. In the 52nd minute, outstanding Angela Christ blocked a Vanity Lewerissa effort. In the 73rd minute, Aline Zeler scored the equalizer, which looked like an offside goal. With a 1-1 score on the board, the match became more exciting and hectic. In the turbulent final phase, Standard Liege player Davina Philtjens (stretched leg) was sent off with red, Janneke Bijl (pushing foul) and Jeslynn Kuijpers (protesting) were also awarded a red card. Aline Zeler exploited the penalty given and gave Standard Liege the win (2-1). Shortly before, Sabine Bexc made her debut in the PSV/FC Eindhoven shirt. PSV/FC Eindhoven can, despite the closing stages, look back on a great match in which the team was able to compete with the top of the BeNe League for a long time.
<b>Next home game</b>.
PSV/FC Eindhoven's next home game is scheduled for Friday, March 21 at 19:30 against Oud-Heverlee Leuven. Be there and book your tickets now via <u>psvfceindhoven@psv.nl</u>.