http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863 triumphed over a resilient PSV Eindhoven, winning their Round of 16 tie on 5-3 aggregate score to cement their place in the quarter-final round.
Unai Emery’s men gave another good account of their abilities in the current season, sealing an important win over Dutch Eredivisie title hopefuls, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/PSV-c40281 Eindhoven.
The Valencian outfit trampled over their European rivals, winning the double header affair with an impressive 5-3 aggregate score.
In the aftermath of the result that saw the Mestalla-based outfit marching to the Europa League quarter-finals.
After the victory, Valencia’s Brazilian goalkeeper http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Diego-Alves-c11071 was full of praise for his teammates.
The shot-stopper praised Los Che’s tireless performance across the pitch, while also noting that the Eindhoven giants were worthy opponents who gave the Spanish side a run for their money. Diego added that PSV improved in confidence as the match progressed.
"We worked really well defensively, and in attack we did tremendously. PSV are a very good side, and with those fans behind them they are tough opponents."
"During the game they got stronger and stronger which made it a very difficult night, and I'm happy to have qualified."
The 26-year-old gloves man was the key to Valencia’s success as he kept PSV rivals at bay with acrobatic saves.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Diego-c11058 was pleased with his individual performance on the night and stated that he kept to the basics and threw himself at the ball whenever the opportunity arose.
"When an opponent is on the attack, you prepare yourself for the idea that the cross might be delivered well and when the header comes in you simply throw yourself at the ball.”
"I managed a good save and it helped the team that we went in at the break without conceding. That pleased me."
With progress to quarter-finals cemented, Valencia return their focus to La Liga where their 3rd place standing has come under threat from European hopefuls, Malaga and Athletic Bilbao.
Los Che command a small cushion of four points with only 12 league games left to be played this season.
In their next La Liga fixture, Valencia take on the challenge of the Basque entity at San Mames.
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