PSV cruise against Heracles

PSV Eindhoven's relentless march to the Dutch title shows no signing of slowing up as they chalked up their 11th consecutive victory against Heracles on Friday night.

The 3-0 win now puts PSV ten-points clear at the Eredivisie summit as they continue to impress both domestically and in Europe, where Arsenal now await in the knock-out stage of the UEFA Champions League.

PSV's cause was helped considerably in the first period when Heracles had Australian defender Eddy Bosnar red carded for a professional foul on Arouna Kone.

The home side soon made their visitors pay when Timmy Simons converted a 25th minute penalty, giving PSV a lead they took into the break.

In the second period PSV's dominance was rewarded when their veteran captain Philip Cocu headed in a second just six minutes after the interval.

An excellent night's work was given added gloss when Patrick Kluivert scored his first goal for PSV in the 64th minute.