PSV Eindhoven prolonged their lead on the high of the Dutch first division Sunday with a 2-1 win over nearest rivals Feyenoord and likewise maintained a run of 14 wins from 14.
The victory put PSV 10 factors forward of Feyenoord, persevering with a wealthy vein of kind as they put together to welcome Arsenal of their ultimate Champions League group match on December 12.
After a colorless first half, PSV opened the scoring within the sixty fifth minute, Moroccan midfielder Ismael Saibari sidefooting residence a cross from Belgian worldwide Johan Bakayoko.
The leaders doubled their benefit simply three minutes later, as French defender Olivier Boscagli beat the Feyenoord defence to a nook, heading residence to silence the raucous followers in De Kuip.
Mexican striker Santiago Gimenez gave the house followers some hope with a curling lengthy-distance shot on 81 minutes that squeezed by Walter Benitez within the PSV objective.
That arrange a nerve-wracking final interval for PSV however they held agency to maintain up the profitable behavior.
With a thumping 5-2 win already over Ajax in October, PSV will now take some catching if they’re to be stopped from including to their 24 Dutch titles.
Feyenoord’s solely earlier loss had come through a 2-1 defeat away to Twente in October, however two attracts have additionally left Arne Slot’s facet off the blistering tempo set by PSV.
The two groups have had various fortunes in Europe this season. PSV have already certified for the final 16 of the Champions League after an exciting 3-2 win away at Sevilla.
Feyenoord in distinction have struggled at Europe’s high desk this yr and are already out. They are however assured a spot within the Europa League after the winter break.
Ajax have recovered from their worst begin to a season in historical past, however are nonetheless manner off the tempo in eleventh, having suffered humiliating drubbings by the hands of each of the highest two.
(This story has not been edited by News18 workers and is printed from a syndicated information company feed – AFP)
