PSG won a crucial victory in Week 31 of Ligue 1.
A visit to the headquarters of Clermont Foot, Les Parisien won with a landslide score of 6-1.
In this match, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar became the stars of this match by scoring three goals each in this match, while Clermont Foot was able to reduce the gap thanks to Jodel Dossou’s goal.
Status as a guest team does not make PSG defensive play at home to Clermont Foot. Only six minutes into the game, Lionel Messi’s breakthrough bait was converted into a goal by Neymar. The score changed to 1-0 for PSG’s advantage.
13 minutes later, it was Kylian Mbappe’s turn to write his name on the scoreboard. Lionel Messi released a cross pass, then Kylian Mbappe entered quickly into the penalty box and struck the ball. The score changed to 2-0 for PSG’s advantage.
Despite being pressed throughout the match, Clermont Foot managed to score a goal at the end of the first half. Jodel Dossou successfully cheated the ball after the ball threw up at his feet. Score 2-1 lasted until halftime.
Entering the second half, the conditions of the match did not change much. PSG dominated the match and forced the hosts to hold on tight.
In the 71st minute there was disaster for Clermont after Zedadka brought down Mbappe in the penalty box. Neymar who was appointed to be the executioner successfully completed his job well. The score changed to 3-1 for PSG’s advantage.
The goal made PSG more confident in attacking. In the 74th minute, Neymar sent a cross and Mbappe again managed to break the offside trap. He managed to get past the Clermont goalkeeper and hit the ball into an empty net. The score changed to 4-1.
Six minutes later, Mbappe officially recorded a hat trick. He curled a shot inside the penalty area and his shot was missed by Desmas.
Three minutes later, it was Neymar’s turn to complete his hat-trick. Through a counter-attack, Mbappe, who had escaped mostly offside, sent a pull pass to the unmarked Neymar, and the striker managed to tap in to Clermont’s empty net. Score 6-1 closed the game.
This victory makes PSG increasingly solid at the top of the Ligue 1 standings with 71 points. Meanwhile, this defeat made Clermont Foot now only one point away from the relegation zone.
