"anxious to restore pride"

Prior to the match Hubb Stevens noted he was "anxious to restore pride" and given his "second-chance" opportunity for Danko Lazović and the quality on the pitch, he got his message across loud and clear. While I am personally assured that his pleasant demeanor in-front of the media is the polar opposite of his commentary behind closed doors, it certainly worked as PSV steamrollered over Heracles Almelo 4-0 with goals from Francisco Rodríguez, Ibrahim Afellay, Danko Lazović and Hungarian international Balázs Dzsudzsák.

PSV came out with insatiable desire to prove its worth and fifteen minutes into the match ex-Chivas man Francisco Rodríguez finished a long run with a powerful drive into the net. Just before the half-hour mark Danny Koevermans served up Ibrahim Afellay from ten meters out to which he immediately drove the ball in to double the lead. Before the attack could be called off, troubled Serbian international Danko Lazović drove in the cross of Balázs Dzsudzsák to make it 3-0. Only another six minutes later Danko Lazović turned provider as his cross was feigned by Danny Koevermans with Balázs Dzsudzsák thundering a powerful volley in. With a four goal advantage the three points were safe and PSV coasted for a balance of the match.

PSV returns to action this Wednesday as they travel to face Atlético Madrid in Champions League action

PSV on cruise against Willem II

Only three days before their critical Champions League match against Olympique Marseille, PSV cruised to a easy 2-0 victory over Willem II. The match was precisely what PSV manager Hubb Stevens although he will be concerned with the condition of Ibrahim Afellay who was harshly challenged by Willem II midfielder Ibrahim Kargbo.


PSV took the lead when Balázs Dzsudzsák's cross at the five minute mark when Willem defender Arjan Swinkels was the victim of an own-goal. With only a one-goal lead it was up to Danny Koevermans playing in his two-hundreth league match to score. Twelve minutes after the break, the Netherlands international struck from a superb volley from twenty meters over the Willem 'keeper Maikel Aerts to give PSV the 2-0 lead.

After the match, Hubb Stevens commented:

"Of course we were lucky to take an early lead. “We kept up the pressure and should have scored a second goal in the first half. But Danny Koevermans made up for that with a peach of a goal. I am sure it deserves a ‘Goal of the Month” nomination. We have bagged the three points and I hope all the lads have got through unscathed.”

PSV travels to Marseille to face l'OM in a crucial Champions League match this Tuesday.