In a heart-stopping match, PSV managed to maintain their 100% record in the league after a late VAR decision denied Sparta a potential equalizer. Despite playing with 10 men for almost the entire second half, PSV was able to secure the win with goals from Luuk de Jong and a bit of luck with an own goal. Meanwhile, Feyenoord also had a successful outing, defeating Twente to narrow the gap between the two teams in the league standings.
PSV Maintains Unbeaten Start to Eredivisie Season with Controversial Win
In a thrilling encounter at PEC Zwolle, PSV Eindhoven preserved their unblemished record in the Dutch Eredivisie with a narrow 2-1 victory over their hosts. The match was marred by a contentious late VAR decision that overturned a potential equalizer for Sparta, leaving the home crowd incensed.
Match Recap
PSV took the lead in the 33rd minute through a towering header from veteran striker Luuk de Jong. However, their advantage was short-lived as PEC Zwolle equalized just four minutes later through a fortuitous own goal by PSV's Jeroen Zoet.
The match took a dramatic turn in the 47th minute when PSV midfielder Ibrahim Sangaré was sent off for a reckless challenge. Despite being reduced to 10 men, PSV showed remarkable resilience and regained the lead in the 68th minute through another header from de Jong.
In the closing stages, Sparta thought they had secured a point when Vito van Crooij converted a penalty in the 89th minute. However, VAR intervention ruled that van Crooij had encroached into the penalty area too early, and the goal was overturned.
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French footballer Kylian Mbappe has called out a Swedish newspaper for spreading "fake news" after they reported an investigation into a rape allegation against him. Mbappe, who is currently involved in a legal battle over unpaid wages with his former club Paris Saint-Germain, believes the report may be linked to his upcoming hearing. He and his entourage have strongly denied the accusation and have threatened to take legal action. The incident allegedly took place during his visit to Stockholm for France's Nations League fixtures.
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