Union Saint-Gilloise Stun PSV Eindhoven in Ideal European Bow
Les Unionistes experienced a ideal start to their first-ever UCL journey with a memorable 3-1 triumph at the Philips Stadion against the Dutch giants.
Landmark Accomplishment
The club secured their first domestic championship in 90 years the previous campaign, garnering them a place in the elite continental event for the first occasion.
Match Key Moments
The visitors started to a ideal start with a early strike from the 12-yard mark after Ricardo Pepi fouled former Portsmouth centre-back the Union player inside the penalty area.
David stepped up to make history as the club's first-ever Champions League goalscorer, coolly drilling the ball past goalkeeper Kovar.
Union doubled their advantage in the 39th minute to stun the PSV crowd via a brilliant solo goal from El Hadj.
He latched on to a loose ball in the centre of the park, stormed forward, and hammered home a accurate strike into the back of the net.
Mac Allister – brother of Reds player Mac Allister – wrapped up the perfect evening for the visitors by tapping the ball from a dead-ball situation with late on left.
The PSV player, who had previously struck the woodwork, poked a consolation in the dying moments, but it was yet another unsatisfactory domestic result for the Dutch team.
Next Up
Peter Bosz's team will look to put their group stage campaign back on track when they visit the German side on the first of October, while the English club journey to Union on the very night.
An unforgettable night for the Belgian minnows as they make their arrival on the biggest stage in club soccer.
