In both the 1968-69 and the 1969-70 season, PSV reaches (but loses) the cup final. In the latter season, Van der Kuijlen becomes Eredivisie top scorer for the second time with 26 goals. The following two seasons prove to be less successful for Van der Kuijlen, with 14 goals in the 1970-71 season, and 6 goals in the 1971-72 season. Linder's departure in 1972 changed his situation at the club. PSV's new coach was Kees Rijvers, who would connect very well with Van der Kuijlen in the coming years.