Match Recap: Juventus win over 2-1 PSV Eindhoven

Juventus achieved a narrow yet significant victory over PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout stage match, concluding with a score of 2-1. The match showcased Juventus's resilience and tactical prowess, despite moments of inconsistency that have characterized their recent performances. Weston McKennie opened the scoring for the Italian side in the 34th minute, capitalizing on an assist that demonstrated effective teamwork and strategic positioning . This early lead set a positive tone for Juventus as they sought to establish dominance at home.

PSV fought back from a halftime deficit.

A thunderous strike from Weston McKennie had put the hosts into a 34th minute lead but Ivan Perisic, who turned 36 this month, put PSV level 10 minutes into the second half.

Both sides, who have previously won Europe's top club prize, had chances in a flowing game and will feel they can progress to the last 16 in the return encounter next Wednesday.

Tim Weah’s cross-shot stung the goalkeeper’s gloves in the opening minutes, while Ryan Flamingo charged down a Kolo Muani tap-in with his sliding block, then both Nico Gonzalez and ex-Inter winger Perisic tested the goalkeepers.

Luuk de Jong nodded a Noa Lang cross back from the by-line from a corner, but Flamingo just failed to get full contact with his header from six yards.

Both sides, who have previously won Europe’s top club prize, had chances in a flowing game and will feel they can progress to the last 16 in the return encounter next Wednesday.

Juventus' opening goal was all down to the persistence of marauding defender Federico Gatti, eager to press forward on the right flank and who intercepted a poor clearance before taking the ball to the byline and putting in a dangerous cross.

PSV failed to clear properly as the ball bounced around in the six-yard box before falling again to Gatti, who chested it into the path of McKennie on the edge of the penalty area, setting up the American for a thunderous drive into the net.

This win positions Juventus favorably heading into the return leg against PSV Eindhoven, where they will need to maintain focus and capitalize on their existing advantage.

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Sarah H

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