PSV is facing a deficit after 45 minutes of play against Willem II. Robert Braber scored from a corner kick after half an hour.
Rescues Lamprou
Despite falling behind, PSV was far from the lesser team on the pitch. Willem II owed much to goalkeeper Kostas Lamprou, who made many saves and kept his club on their feet time and time again. Attempts by Memphis Depay, Karim Rekik and Georginio Wijnaldum had him at the ready. Wijnaldum had a good header on goal after a Memphis cross, but Lamprou saved with a cat-like reflex. The Tilburgers did strike from one of the opportunities. The ball rolled over the back line and while everyone at PSV thought it was a goal kick, referee Tom van Sichem gave a corner. It was headed in by Robert Braber. PSV tried to force a goal before halftime and almost succeeded. Lamprou saved Memphis' free kick and from the ensuing corner the left winger's effort was cleared off the line.
For a while there were some concerns about Georginio Wijnaldum's knee, but the captain was able to continue | © Pics United
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