London: PSV Eindhoven, Werder Bremen and Everton moved closer to the next round of the UEFA Cup with victories in their first-leg matches.

With Europe's second-tier competition resuming at the round-of-32 stage after a two-month break, PSV beat Helsingborg 2-0,Werder Bremen defeated Braga 3-0 and Everton won 2-0 at SK Brann yesterday.

Also among the 10 matches yesterday, former UEFA Cupwinner Galatasaray drew 0-0 with Bayer Leverkusen in Istanbul, Marseille beat Spartak Moscow 3-0 and Anderlecht downed visiting Bordeaux 2-1.

PSV was making its first appearance of the season in the UEFA Cup, having dropped into the tournament after being eliminated from the European Champions League along with seven other sides. It scored twice in the first 33 minutes to set up victory over Helsingborg.
Source : PTI