| Paris Saint-Germain’s Neymar scores a goal from a penalty kick in the 25th minute of the French Ligue 1 home match at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France on the morning of the 29th (Korean time). AP News |
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) hit the post three times in the French professional football league 1 match. PSG escaped defeat with Neymar’s equalizer.
PSG drew 1-1 with AS Monaco at home on the morning of the 29th (Korean time) at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France. Neymar scored one goal from a penalty kick and equalized. PSG recorded their first draw following three consecutive wins, but maintained the lead with three wins and one draw (10 points, goal difference +14). 2nd place Olympique de Marseille also has 3 wins and 1 draw (10 points, goal difference +7), but PSG has twice the lead in goal difference.
PSG hit the post three times and suffered from bad luck. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Ashraf Hakimi hit the post once with shots. According to statistics firm Opta, PSG recorded 27 goals in League 1 from last season to this season. PSG ranked first in this division 11 times more than the second-placed team during that period.
PSG took the lead in the 20th minute, but escaped defeat with Neymar’s equalizer in the 25th minute of the second half. Neymar received a penalty kick for an opponent foul from inside the box, and went directly as the kicker and shook the left net with a right-footed shot. Neymar is the top scorer in League 1 this season with 6 goals and 6 assists. It also ranks first in attack points (12).
Reporter Heo Jong-ho
