PSV win at Excelsior to close on Dutch leaders Ajax


PSV's Luuk de Jong during the press conference. Action Images via Reuters / Carl Recine

AMSTERDAM, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Luuk de Jong’s early goal set PSV Eindhoven on their way to a 3-1 victory at Excelsior in the Dutch league on Wednesday that moved them to within one point of leaders Ajax Amsterdam.

De Jong’s header was his 15th goal of the season and extended his lead in the scoring charts as the champions moved to 47 points, behind Ajax who were held to a 0-0 home draw by Heracles on Tuesday.

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