“Bryan Linssen opens the scoring to give NEC the perfect start”
Pivotal“Dennis Man completes PSV's quickfire turnaround to put them ahead”
Pivotal“Eli Dasa equalizes with a crucial goal from the defender”
Pivotal“Başar Önal strikes the winner to send NEC into raptures”
Pivotal
NEC Nijmegen
PSV
NEC Nijmegen pulled off a stunning cup upset against PSV in a thrilling five-goal encounter that showcased the magic of knockout football. The match was a breathless affair with both teams trading blows early on, as Bryan Linssen's opener was quickly cancelled out by Ismael Saibari and Dennis Man's strike. The turning point came through an unlikely source - defender Eli Dasa, who first leveled the match with a crucial equalizer before Başar Önal struck the decisive blow just past the hour mark. PSV's frantic late substitutions, including bringing on Ricardo Pepi and Ryan Flamingo, couldn't break down a resolute NEC defense that held firm to secure their passage to the next round and hand the Eredivisie giants a shocking exit.
How entertaining was this match?
NEC Nijmegen welcome PSV Eindhoven to Goffertstadion for a mouth-watering KNVB Beker semifinal clash. Despite PSV's historical dominance, recent meetings have been goal-laden thrillers, with NEC capable of causing an upset on home soil in this winner-takes-all cup tie.
