Defeating Rennes, PSG won the French Super Cup

DBasia.news –  Paris Saint-Germain successfully defeated Rennes by a score of 2-1 in the 2019 French Super Cup match held at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center Stadium, China, Saturday (3/8).

Playing with several new players and still without Neymar, PSG lagged first.

Receiving a brilliant assist from Benjamin Bourigeaud, striker Adrien Hunou put Rennes ahead with a close-range strike in the 13th minute.

Interestingly, the goal was Rennes’ only attempt at PSG in this match.

In the second half, PSG continued to press Rennes. The awaited goal comes in the 57th minute through Kylian Mbappe who just pushed the ball the cooperation of Pablo Sarabia and Marquinhos.

Tuchel’s decision bore fruit after lowering Angel Di Maria to replace Ander Herrera in the 61st minute.

Not long ago or precisely in the 73rd minute, Di Maria was able to change the scoreboard while sealing PSG’s victory after his free-kick shot smoothly into the Rennes goal.

In the final minutes of the match, Rennes tried to threaten the PSG goal guarded by Alphonse Areola. However, their efforts were not successful.