Union Stun PSV in Perfect UCL First Appearance
Union Saint-Gilloise experienced a ideal beginning to their first-ever European elite campaign with a historic three-one victory away against PSV Eindhoven.
Landmark Accomplishment
The Belgian champions secured their historic top-flight crown in 90 years last season, securing them a place in the top-tier European tournament for the first occasion.
Encounter Highlights
The visitors started to a ideal beginning with a early goal from the penalty spot after the American striker clattered into former English club player Burgess inside the area.
Promise David took responsibility to become the side's maiden Champions League marksman, calmly drilling the ball past PSV keeper Matej Kovar.
The Belgian side extended their advantage in the 39th minute to stun the local supporters courtesy of a terrific solo goal from El Hadj.
He seized upon a defensive error in the centre of the park, stormed into the box, and hammered home a powerful strike into the net.
Mac Allister – brother of Reds star Alexis – completed the ideal evening for his side by tapping home from a corner situation with nine minutes to go.
Ruben van Bommel, who had earlier struck the crossbar, poked in in the 90th minute, but it was another unsatisfactory domestic result for Bosz’s men.
Next Up
The PSV squad will attempt to set their league phase run back on track when they face Bayer Leverkusen on 1 October, while the English club visit Saint-Gilloise on the very night.
A historic occasion for the debutants as they announce their arrival on the largest scene in continental soccer.
