Paris SG triumphed over Montpellier in a superb win on Saturday, 5x2, relating to matchweek 2 of the Ligue 1. In this competition, both teams came from a win. Neymar was the man of the match.
After 23 minutes, Kylian Mbappé wasted the chance to score. In an unlucky moment Falaye Sacko scored an own goal with 39 minutes on the clock. In the 43rd minute, Neymar struck the second goal for Paris SG, from the penalty spot.
After 51 minutes, Christophe Galtier's team increased their lead with a goal from forward through a header inside the penalty box. With this goal, forward recorded his five goal this season. With 58 minutes on the clock, Wahbi Khazri fired home for Montpellier, with a left-foot shot. In the 69th minute, Paris's team extended their lead with a goal from Kylian Mbappé from a corner. In the closing stages of the game, Renato Sanches doubled the lead for Paris SG, with a left-foot strike. Enzo Tchato netted the last goal deep into added time with a right-foot strike inside the penalty area.
After the result Paris SG are 1st in the table, with 6 points, while Montpellier sit 9th place, with 3 points. With regard to the next fixture, Paris's team visit Lille, whilst Montpellier's team will host Auxerre.
Paris SG | Montpellier | |||
7 | 6 | Shots | 2 | 8 |
7 | 4 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
4 | Total Tackles | 4 | ||
1 | Tackles Won | 1 | ||
8 | 1 | Ball steals | 6 | 7 |
7 | 92 | Total Passes | 67 | 8 |
7 | 88 | Passes Completed | 59 | 8 |
8 | 2 | Saves | 6 | 7 |
7 | 5 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
4 | Fouls Suffered | 4 |