Ghana soccer star Stephen Appiah helps Turks win

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AUSTRALIA coach Guus Hiddink endured a frustrating 90 minutes as his 10-man PSV Eindhoven side was outplayed in the Champions League today (AEST), losing 3-0 to Turkish side Fenerbahce.

Brazil midfielder Alex inspired the Turks, scoring twice and dictating the tempo.

Fenerbahce, eager to atone for a 3-1 defeat in the opening game with AC Milan, dominated much of the first-half against an injury-ravaged Dutch side which chose to play a cautious game.

The referee awarded Fenerbahce a penalty and booked PSV striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink in the 39th minute for handling a ball that was about to fall for Turkish defender Luciano.

Alex easily beat Dutch keeper Gomes from the spot.

The setback whipped PSV back into the game, but Hiddink's side found itself deep in trouble when Vennegoor was handed a second yellow card and dismissed after tugging Fenerbahce midfielder Selcuk's shirt.

Fenerbahce turned on the style in the second-half and Alex head a second in the 68th minute after a superb cross from French striker Nicolas Anelka.

PSV's best effort came in the 88th minute when American striker Beasley shot straight at keeper Volkan.

But the Turks put the finishing touch on their conclusive victory when Ghana midfielder Stephen Appiah's right-footed shot beat Gomes. The win puts Fenerbahce in second place along with PSV Eindhoven – each with three points – in Group E.

They are a point behind group leaders AC Milan which drew 2-2 with Schalke in Germany.

Source:  Fox News