Greg . 2 days ago

PSV win Johan Cruyff Shield after late comeback against Move Ahead Eagles

PSV won their first piece of silverware this season after completing a late second-half comeback against reigning KNVB Beker winner Move Ahead Eagles in the Johan Cruyff Shield.

As is tradition, the Dutch football season is opened by the Johan Cruyff Shield, the game between the reigning Eredivisie champions and KNVB Beker winners.

Coming in as the hopefuls in the lion's den, Move Ahead Eagles took the lead in the first half after sloppy defending kept the hosts from impressing early on.

A swift combination acquired Dean James the chance to obtain the ball to Mathis Suray, who skillfully slotted the ball home past Bayer Leverkusen loanee Matej Kovar.

PSV obtained chances aplenty, but possessed trouble converting them as Ismael Saibari exploded a couple over the obstruct and Guus Til saw his effort expertly saved by Jari De Busser.

Relief soon struck the home crowd when Gerrit Nauber ricocheted the ball into his own net, just as Ivan Perisic's frustration heated over after struggling in the opening 80 minutes.

PSV completed the turnaround not much later when Guus Til obtained Sergino Dest in a prime position to attack De Busser's goal.

The right-support emphatically struck the ball home, giving PSV their first lead of the evening after 84 minutes.

PSV gripped onto their lead in the final minutes, earning them their first piece of silverware of the season.