Late penalty seals thrilling victory for PSG over Stade Brestois in Ligue 1
Posted : 29 October 2023
In a thrilling Ligue 1 encounter, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Stade Brestois, extending their winning streak to four consecutive games. The match opened with PSG displaying confidence, capitalizing on their recent 3-0 triumph over AC Milan. The deadlock was broken as Bradley Barcola expertly maneuvered past two defenders, setting up Warren Zaire-Emery, who unleashed a stunning long-range shot into the corner of the net for a sensational goal.
PSG continued their domination, furthering their lead when Lee Kang-in delivered a precise pass over the defense, allowing Kylian Mbappe to charge into the box and score. However, Brestois mounted a spirited comeback, with two strong penalty appeals turned down. Just before halftime, Steve Mounie found the mark, heading home Kenny Lala's cross to narrow the deficit.
The second half saw Brestois leveling the score at 2-2 from a corner, with Jeremie Le Douaron finding the back of the net. PSG faced mounting pressure, and despite making substitutions, the better chances in the latter half were created by Eric Roy's side. However, it was PSG who seized the victory in the closing moments, as Randal Kolo Muani was brought down in the box, earning PSG a penalty. Mbappe converted the rebound, securing his second goal of the match and a dramatic win.
The match was not without controversy, as Brestois had two strong penalty appeals denied, sparking debates about the refereeing decisions. PSG faced challenges in the absence of their captain, Marquinhos, with his replacement, Danilo, encountering a difficult time during the game, raising questions about the coaching decision to keep him on the pitch.
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