Weah Scores First Champions League Goal

Winger's Goal Stood After Some Confusion in Champions League Defeat

Tim Weah's first Champions League goal was bittersweet as Juventus crashed out of Europe's elite competition following a 4-3 aggregate defeat to PSV Eindhoven. The U.S. men's national team winger, deployed at right back, momentarily gave the Italian giants hope with a spectacular strike that briefly put them ahead in the tie.

The goal came after PSV had initially leveled the aggregate score through Ivan Perišić. When a Juventus free-kick from the left flank was only partially cleared, Weah seized his opportunity from outside the area. The American demonstrated excellent technique to hammer a low shot past an unsighted Walter Benítez in the PSV goal. Although the strike was initially ruled out for a potential offside, VAR intervened to confirm Weah's maiden Champions League goal.

However, the joy was short-lived, as PSV's relentless pressure eventually paid off. Ismael Saibari equalized before Ryan Flamingo's extra-time winner sent the Dutch side through to the round of 16, where they will face Arsenal.

"It's a very difficult moment," Weah reflected after the match. "We didn't progress to the next round and I'm very disappointed also because my goal didn't help. We lacked some aggression; we didn't manage to show it on the pitch as we should have."

The defeat highlighted Juventus's struggles to contain PSV's attacking threats throughout the second half, with the home crowd in Eindhoven driving their team forward. Despite Weah's moment of individual brilliance, the Italian side's defensive frailties were ultimately exposed, leaving them with only domestic competitions to focus on for the remainder of the season. The result means Inter will be Serie A's sole representative in the Champions League's round of 16.