PSV forced a fine draw at Manchester United in the fifth pool game in the UEFA Champions League. Coach Phillip Cocu's team deservedly took a point against Manchester United with mature play: 0-0. As a result, PSV has qualification for the eighth final of the UEFA Champions League completely in its own hands. A report.
PSV looks sharp before halftime
PSV started the game with Manchester United sharp. Led by a strong playing Guardado, Cocu's team kept the lines closed and the expected English danger in the early stages came mainly from the second line. Schweinsteiger and Memphis tested goalkeeper Zoet, who was in the right place every time. After just under half an hour, PSV got off the hook for the first time. Hendrix was the end of a promising attack, but his placed ball was too soft for Man. United goalie De Gea. As PSV fought back, the home side had some bigger chances, but each time Zoet was alert. With Narsingh dropping out, PSV had to deal with a setback earlier before halftime. The outfielder injured himself in an action near the sideline and was replaced by Pereiro.
Jorrit Hendrix is taken to the ground by Wayne Rooney | © Pics United
Mature PSV deserved to point
Immediately after halftime, Manchester United seemed to increase the pace a bit. That immediately led to nice chances for Martial and Memphis, among others. PSV survived, however, and after that little storm it even boldly took the initiative in the match. Just as before halftime, Guardado took Cocu's team by the hand, without creating any really big chances. Only Pröpper was dangerous from distance, but his shot was a prey for De Gea. At the other end, only Lingard had a chance. His effort disappeared over Zoet's goal, allowing PSV to stay in the group B. If PSV wins the last group game against CSKA Moscow, the team wins the UEFA Champions League.
It was hard work tonight, even for Luuk de Jong | © Pics United