{"product_id":"wilfred-bouma-psv-eindhoven-13-04-2005","title":"Wilfred Bouma – PSV Eindhoven (04\/13\/2005)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a collector's item of monumental prestige, from the absolute heights of the Champions League.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ematch worn\u003c\/strong\u003e jersey was used by the tough and versatile Dutch international defender \u003cstrong\u003eWilfred Bouma\u003c\/strong\u003e during the Champions League quarter-final second leg between \u003cstrong\u003ePSV Eindhoven\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eOlympique Lyonnais\u003c\/strong\u003e on April 13, 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMatch Context: The ordeal of the Philips Stadion and the \"Nilmar\" injustice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a tense first leg in Gerland (1-1), the two teams met in Eindhoven to secure a historic place in the semi-finals. The match started in the best possible way for OL with a quick opening goal from Sylvain Wiltord (10th minute), but PSV equalized after the break through Alex (50th minute).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the score perfectly even, the match entered a suffocating extra time. It was in the 101st minute that the action occurred that would haunt Lyon supporters for decades: Brazilian striker Nilmar, launched on the edge of offside, was flagrantly fouled in the box by goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes. Referee Kim Milton Nielsen made an incredible error of judgment and refused to award the obvious penalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltimately, Lyon cruelly lost in a penalty shootout (\u003cstrong\u003e4-2\u003c\/strong\u003e). This jersey experienced from within every duel and every second of this immense tactical and physical battle, forever etched in the legend of the Champions League.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWilfred Bouma: The rock of Eindhoven's defense\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pure product of the youth academy and a true pillar of the club, \u003cstrong\u003eWilfred Bouma\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of Guus Hiddink's most reliable lieutenants in the heart of the 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEqually comfortable in the center and on the left flank, renowned for his athletic power, his toughness on the man, and his powerful shot, the Dutch international fought a titanic battle against the attacking armada of Les Gones (Wiltord, Malouda, Govou). Lined up in the center of the defense alongside Brazilian Alex, his rigor and sense of positioning helped contain the Lyon attacks until the very end of the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis jersey bears the traces of sweat and tough duels against one of the best teams in Europe at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is an \u003cstrong\u003eabsolute collector's item\u003c\/strong\u003e for any European history enthusiast. An authentic jersey that symbolizes PSV Eindhoven's fantastic journey in 2005 and brings back an unforgettable (albeit painful) memory for French football.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les trésors du football","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53553907401042,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/6848\/0338\/files\/Reims_2008-2009_1080_x_1080_px_42.png?v=1779642289","url":"https:\/\/lestresorsdufootball.com\/en\/products\/wilfred-bouma-psv-eindhoven-13-04-2005","provider":"Les trésors du football","version":"1.0","type":"link"}