The rivalry between the main rivals was competitive, and the winner was determined only in a penalty shoot-out.
PSV is the winner of the 2023 Dutch Cup. In the final, the team from Einhoven defeated their main rival Ajax.
Note that the match was very competitive, with a bunch of yellow cards. The winner of the trophy was determined with the help of a penalty shoot-out, as regular and extra time ended in a 1-1 draw.
Dutch Cup. The final
Ajax – PSV – 1:1 (on penalties – 2:3)
Goals: Braithwaite, 43 (own goal) – Thorgan Hazard, 67
Note that thanks to this victory, PSV leader Ruud van Nistelrooy won the second trophy of the season.
Earlier, the team from Eindhoven won the Dutch Super Cup, defeating the same Ajax (5:3).
For Nistelrooy, this is the first full season in his coaching career. Before that, the Dutchman worked on the coaching staff of his national team. PSV Nistelrooy took over at the end of March last year.
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