PSV go second with a win over NEC Nijmegen
PSV Eindhoven has climbed to second in the Eredivisie after a comfortable 4-2 win over NEC Nijmegen. AZ’s draw against Heerenveen opened up a chance for PSV to go above them, as well as Ajax, and they quickly had the lead in Nijmegen. Jasper Cillesse
PSV Eindhoven has climbed to second in the Eredivisie after a comfortable 4-2 win over NEC Nijmegen.
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AZ’s draw against Heerenveen opened up a chance for PSV to go above them, as well as Ajax, and they quickly had the lead in Nijmegen. Jasper Cillessen spilled a Xavi Simons shot and Luuk de Jong fired in the opener after seven minutes.
After 11 minutes, there was a tribute from the PSV fans towards the late club press officer Thijs Slegers. who passed away during the international break.
Olivier Boscagli returned to the PSV line-up for the first time since April last year and he headed in a second after 21 minutes before an emotional celebration. Joey Veerman then capped a wonderful half for PSV with a third before the break.
De Jong added a fourth five minutes into the second half before Oussama Tannane pulled one back for the hosts with an excellent strike. The midfielder also made it 4-2 with a free-kick before he left the pitch injured.
The victory sees Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side move second and five points behind leaders Feyenoord. NEC remains 10th.
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