PSV Secures 3-2 Win Over Shakhtar with Unforgettable Comeback

PSV Eindhoven staged an unforgettable comeback in the Champions League, scoring three goals after the 86th minute to overturn a 2-0 deficit and secure a 3-2 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk. A dramatic 95th-minute winner from substitute Ricardo Pepi sealed the triumph in front of a jubilant home crowd.

Shakhtar started strong, taking the lead in the 8th minute when Danylo Sikan converted Yukhym Konoplya’s precise low cross. They doubled their advantage just before halftime as Konoplya set up Oleksandr, who delivered a brilliant curling effort past PSV goalkeeper Walter Benitez.

The match turned in PSV’s favor in the second half when Shakhtar’s Pedrinho received a straight red card in the 69th minute for a reckless tackle on Johan Bakayoko. With Shakhtar down to 10 men, PSV capitalized on the opportunity and unleashed a stunning late surge.

Malik Tillman sparked hope for PSV with a goal in the 87th minute, slotting the ball home to halve the deficit. Just three minutes later, Tillman struck again with a spectacular effort to equalize, sending the Philips Stadion into a frenzy.

As five minutes of injury time ticked down, PSV pressed relentlessly. With less than 30 seconds remaining, Pepi bundled the ball over the line to complete one of the most remarkable comebacks in Champions League history.

This victory made PSV the first team ever to win a Champions League match after being two goals down in the 86th minute.

PSV extended their 47-match home unbeaten streak, last losing at Philips Stadion in November 2022 to AZ Alkmaar under Van Nistelrooy

PSV’s incredible resilience and determination showcased why they are one of Europe’s most formidable teams at home, as they continue to write their legacy in football history.