PSV has won the 73rd edition of the Otten Cup by beating RSC Anderlecht. It was their first tournament win since 2015.
PSV started the tournament on friday with a 2-1 victory over Manchester United. Saturday's results were not what the club wanted, with draws against both FC Kobenhavn (2-2) and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (1-1) ending in second place behind FC Kobenhavn.
The semi final saw a match up with tournament favorites Red Bull Bragantino. PSV started well and eventually scored the opening goal. In the second half a different picture, with Red Bull Bragantino pressing a bit more and scoring two goals taking the lead. Just when thinking this was it, Jesper Uneken's equalizer secured a penalty shoot out. PSV won it 5-4, thus reaching their 36th ever final.
The final meant a 10th tournament meeting with RSC Anderlecht, always a difficult opponent. It was a tightly contested first half, that was mainly fought on the midfield. Both teams got a couple of chances, but half-time was reached with 0-0.
Second half saw more of the same. Nothing much between both teams. Hosts PSV came closest to a goal with a shot by Benjamin Khaderi and a shot on the inside of the post shot by Tai Abed.
Two minutes before the end, it's a great individual action by that same Tai abed that settles the final. A Bergkamp v Newcastle like goal is the crown on his tournament.
PSV wins the Otten Innovation Cup 2023!