PSV achieves lightning-fast turnaround and beats Shakhtar Donetsk

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Dutch team scores three goals in eight minutes to secure victory after trailing 2-0 in the Champions League

PSV achieves lightning-fast turnaround and beats Shakhtar Donetsk
PSV achieves lightning-fast turnaround and beats Shakhtar Donetsk

Summary

PSV secured a heroic victory in the 2024/25 Champions League. The Dutch side beat Shakhtar Donetsk 3-2 on Wednesday at home in a lightning comeback. After trailing by two goals, with Zubkov and Sikan scoring in the first half, PSV scored three goals in eight minutes, starting in the 42nd minute, to turn the game around. Tillman (twice) and Pepi were the Dutch heroes on the night, which was also marked by the sending off of Brazilian full-back Pedro Henrique in the 24th minute of the second half.

THE TABLE

The victory means PSV are in 18th place in the league stage, with eight points from five matches. Shakhtar Donetsk are in 26th place, with four points. The top eight teams advance directly to the round of 16. The teams that finish between ninth and 24th place go through to the playoffs for a spot in the round of 16. Those who finish between 25th and 36th are eliminated.