De Jong's early goal helps PSV Eindhoven past Lens 1-0 in the Champions League

Wed, Nov 8, 2023
Soccer News (AP)

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) - Luuk De Jong scored early and PSV Eindhoven beat Lens 1-0 on Wednesday for the Dutch team's first Champions League group-stage victory in eight years.

De Jong headed in Johan Bakayoko's cross in the 12th minute and the French club lost for the first time this campaign.

Morgan Guilavogui was close to equalizing for Lens, hitting the post late in the game, but he was sent off in stoppage time after receiving his second yellow card.

Arsenal beat Sevilla 2-0 to cement the Premier League team's position atop Group B with nine points and two games to go. PSV and Lens are tied for second with five points each. Sevilla has two at the bottom.

The Dutch club is unbeaten in its last six games in all competitions.

Despite the first defeat, Lens still has a chance to make the knockout stage for the first time. It's the third appearance for the club from northern France.

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