AZ owns PSV in KNVB Cup

Louis van Gaal's mastery over PSV this campaign continued as they defeated the Eindhoven club 1-0 in the KNVB cup. As the match started PSV's tactical plan appeared solid but lacked the final stages of the attack and reasonable scoring chances slowly waned. AZ, still unaccustomed to their lofty status, gained confidence as the match went on and after the break they were clearly the dominant squad. Opportunities presented themselves but PSV 'keeper Andreas Isaksson held them at bay and the match headed to extra time without a goal. Finally, with constant pressure David Mendes da Silva found the winner to the delight of the home fans.

PSV to face AZ in NKVB Cup

PSV will face AZ in the third round of KNVB Cup tonight with a firm memory of their recent 1-0 loss to the Alkmaar club.

Before the match PSV manager Hubb Stevens commented:

“But it’s now up to the players to get our season going again. We must focus on a good result in Alkmaar. Expectations at PSV always run high. Unlike AZ, we are not in a flow. When we faced them in the league, it was quite different, which proves once again that things can change very rapidly in football.”

PSV will be without Eric Addo, Nordin Amrabat, Otman Bakkal, Jérémie Bréchet and Timmy Simons for the match.

I will report on the match as it concludes.