PSV's makeshift backline were able to make a better stand in
their match against Monaco, than Spanish outfit Deportivo La Coruna,
who were crushed with a record breaking 8-3 scoreline by the French outfit a
couple of weeks ago.
With a number of key defenders injured the Eindhovenaren conjured up a backline
consisting of 19-year-old youth player
Vonlanthen - and just returned from injuries ,
Bøgelund and Faber. However, despite a solid performance
from all three players, one solitary attack in the 34th minute saw the French
take a 0-1 lead when Morientes headed behind goalkeeper Waterreus.
In the second act PSV continued to dominate slightly but were dealt a blow in
the 50th minute when they were reduced to 10 men after Lucius was sent for
picking up a trivial second yellow card when taking a free kick to quickly. In
the 82 minute of the game Monaco were also reduced to 10 men when Zikos was
sent off for a deliberate handball after trying to stop play to help an injured
player. Out of the resulting free kick, substitute Jan Vennegoo of Hesselink
neatly nodded in from 10 meters.
With just one minute remaining, Monaco were reduced to 8 men when Giuly was
sent for an early shower for retaliating against PSV Mateja Kezman, who
remained goalless for the 13th consecutive Champions League match.
PSV will now have to beat Deportivo by at least 2 goals in their last Champions
League match - and if the Spanish side score in Eindhoven in then PSV will have
to win with by 3 or more goals. |
