Julian Draxler’s Single Goal Secures Paris Saint-Germain’s First Victory

DBasia.news – Paris Saint Germain won their first victory in the Ligue 1 competition after winning over Metz by a score of 1-0, Thursday (17/9). The single goal for Les Parisien was created by Julian Draxler.

Draxler scored the goal in the 93rd minute to bring his team to a 1-0 win over the visitors, according to the official Ligue 1 page. The first three points brought PSG up to 15th in the standings, with three points from three matches that have been played.

PSG fielded some of its young players in this match, when Neymar, Leandro Paredes and Layvin Kurzawa were still serving suspension. The home team controlled the game in the first half, but have not been able to convert it to a goal.

The goal that 5,000 spectators had been waiting for at the Parc des Princes only came before the referee’s long whistle sounded. Starting with brilliant ball control from Angel Di Maria, he then sent a cross aimed at Mauro Icardi. Goalkeeper Oukidja was able to ward off Di Maria’s ball, but the ball fell to Draxler’s feet, which was easily punched into an empty net.

Player composition:

PSG (4-3-3)

Keylor Navas (goalkeeper), Colin Dagba, Marquinhos, Abdou Diallo, Mitchel Bakker (Juan Bernat 63′), Ander Herrera, Idrissa Gueye (Bandiougou Fadiga 84′), Julian Draxler, Pablo Sarabia (Presnel Kimpembe 69′), Mauro Icardi, Angel di Maria

Coach: Thomas Tuchel

Metz (3-4-1-2)

Alexandre Oukidja goalkeeper), Dylan Bronn, John Boye, Mamadou Fofana, Fabien Centonze, Vincent Pajot (Victorien Angban 86′), Habib Maiga, Thomas Delaine, Farid Boulaya (Youssef Maziz 81′), Ibrahima Niane (Thierry Ambrose 82′), Habibou Diallo (Opa Nguette 73′)

Coach: Vincent Hognon