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107′ - Marco van Ginkel

If you had 씨유티비 on Tuesday night, you probably expected PSV to handle business. League leaders, full of confidence, facing an NEC side that had not won in four matches. But football has a funny way of flipping expectations. What we got was a breathless 3 2 win for NEC Nijmegen, a packed De Goffert, and a reminder that cup nights always carry a different kind of tension.

Lightning Start Sets the Tone 😲⚡

The opening minutes told you this was not going to be routine. Sami Ouaissa tested PSV goalkeeper Matej Kovar early, and when the ball slipped loose, Bryan Linssen reacted in a split second. His calm chip into the net after six minutes sent NEC fans into celebration.

Watching on 씨유티비, I remember thinking how sharp NEC looked. They were not sitting back. They were pressing, chasing every second ball, playing like a team with nothing to lose.

PSV Hit Back Quickly 🎯🔴

Of course, PSV were never going to stay quiet for long. Myron Boadu and Joey Veerman both tried their luck, only to be denied by Jasper Cillessen. Then came the equaliser. Ismael Saibari rose above the defence and powered in a header that shifted the mood instantly.

Before NEC could reset, Dennis Man found space and calmly placed his finish into the bottom corner. Just like that, PSV led 2 1. If you were following the swings on 씨유티비, it felt like the script had changed completely within minutes.

First Half That Would Not Slow Down 😮🔥

What I loved about this half was the bravery from both sides. NEC refused to retreat. Eli Dasa and Noe Lebreton combined in a crowded box, and Dasa’s volley flew into the far corner to make it 2 2.

Even right before half time, there was another heart stopping moment. Referee Serdar Gözübüyük allowed one final PSV push, and Saibari struck the post. The whistle finally came, but nobody in the stadium had time to breathe.

Önal Delivers the Decisive Touch 💥🟢

The second half picked up where the first left off. Cillessen made strong saves against Boadu and Ivan Perisic, while Kovar kept out Ouaissa at the other end. Both teams kept attacking, and you could sense the next goal would carry huge weight.

Just past the hour mark, Lebreton sent in a sharp cross and Basar Önal arrived at the far post to tap home. The reaction inside De Goffert was pure joy. Watching it on 씨유티비, I could almost hear the roar through my screen.

Missed it live on CUTV? 😱🔥 You missed pure cup magic ⚽✨

Possession Means Little Without the Finish 🙌🧤

PSV dominated the ball late on, finishing with around 75 percent possession. Still, clear chances were hard to find. Armando Obispo forced a good save from Cillessen, and Perisic sent a late effort over the bar with time running out.

NEC looked composed despite the pressure. They even came close to adding a fourth as PSV pushed forward. When the final whistle blew, the home fans knew they had witnessed something special.

NEC Nijmegen have never won the KNVB Beker, yet they are heading to their sixth final and their first since 2024. Awaiting them will be either AZ or Telstar, with the final set for April 19 at De Kuip in Rotterdam.

If this semifinal showed us anything, it is that cup nights on 씨유티비 are never predictable. And honestly, that is exactly why we keep tuning in. ⚽🔥

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