Union Overcome PSV Eindhoven in Dream Champions League First Appearance
The Belgian outfit celebrated a dream beginning to their maiden Champions League adventure with a historic three-one triumph away against PSV Eindhoven.
Landmark Accomplishment
The club secured their maiden domestic title in nine decades last season, earning them a place in the elite European event for the very first time.
Game Key Moments
The visitors made to a ideal start with a opening goal from the 12-yard mark after the American striker fouled former Pompey centre-back Burgess inside the penalty area.
David took responsibility to make history as the side's historic European goalscorer, calmly slotting the ball past goalkeeper Kovar.
Union increased their advantage in the first half to shock the home fans thanks to a superb solo goal from Anouar Ait El Hadj.
The midfielder seized upon a defensive error in midfield, stormed toward goal, and hammered home a powerful effort into the back of the net.
Kevin Mac Allister – brother of Anfield midfielder Alexis – wrapped up the ideal evening for the visitors by tapping home from a corner situation with late on remaining.
The PSV player, who had before rattled the crossbar, poked in in the final minute, but it was another disappointing home display for PSV.
Future Fixtures
Peter Bosz's squad will try to get their league phase run on course when they visit Leverkusen on the first of October, while the English club journey to Saint-Gilloise on the very night.
A landmark night for Union Saint-Gilloise as they announce their presence on the biggest scene in continental football.
