PSG Widen the Distance from Marseille

DBasia.news –  Paris Saint-Germain successfully defeated Nantes 2-0 in the midweek match of the French League at the Parc des Princes, while at the same time widening the distance from the stalking Marseille in second place.

This victory makes Thomas Tuchel’s foster children collect 36 points or five points adrift of Marseille (31). Even so, PSG has a one-game surplus, due to the postponement of the match against AS Monaco last week.

Two PSG goals were scored by Kylian Mbappe-Neymar duet in the 53rd minute and eight minutes ahead of the dispersal, respectively. This match also marks the return of Neymar to Starting XI since the last time on October 5.

Since football started, PSG immediately kicked off the Nantes defense relying on the Neymar-Mbappe-Di Maria speed scheme.

But the first dangerous opportunity actually owned by Nantes through Bamba in the 25th minute through acceleration in the penalty box. Unfortunately, his shot widened over Navas’ goal.

Near the end of the match, Neymar could make the public host cheered after his hard kick in the penalty box slid smoothly tore open the Nantes goal.

However, the referee then annulled after consulting with the VAR because he thought Julian Draxler had committed an offense first. In the extra round, Neymar fell in the penalty box the referee was again consulted with the VAR and did not give any punishment.

A new goal was created in the 53rd minute recorded by Kylian Mbappe. Receiving Angel Di Maria’s pass from the right side, Mbappe welcomed him with a backheel that the goalkeeper was unable to reach.

When the game entered the remaining eight minutes of normal time ended, Neymar managed to register his name on the scoreboard after the execution of penalties could not be driven by Alban Lafont. The 2-0 score for PSG’s victory remained until the game was over.