The evening promised to be quieter for the Parisians who will have suffered in Châteauroux. Despite everything, PSG joined the round of 16 of the Coupe de France after a narrow victory obtained in the last minutes (3-1).
23:10 – The summary of the match
PSG struggles to get out of the trap in Châteauroux and joins the 16th finals of the French Cup (3-1). Yet the first minutes of the meeting suggested a demonstration. PSG get an opportunity in the 25th second of play on an attempt by Hugo Ekitike kicked back by Castelroussin goalkeeper Paul Delecroix. But a little more than 10 minutes later, the young Parisian striker finally finds the fault and comes to concretize the Parisian domination of an outside of the foot after a relay with Ismaël Gharbi (13th). Paris mastered but little by little, the players of Maxence Flachez will gain confidence by taking more risks in the exits of the ball and by leaving more and more in number. Vitinha saves his team on a point-blank shot from Jonathan Mexico (26th). This is the first big alert on the Parisian cages. The second will fly. Thio Ntolla inherits a ball in the box from Keylor Navas and shoots in the direction of the cages. Bithsiabu then puts his foot in opposition but only deviates in his own cages then giving the equalizer to the Berrichonne (37th). Four minutes later, it’s Nolan Roux who is not far from deceiving Navas for the second time of the evening but he misses the frame for a few centimeters (41st). Obviously the opportunity of Nolan Roux just before the return to the locker room gave ideas to Castelroussins who hit the post just after half-time on a cross from Youssouf (47th). And after a second period mainly dominated by the Parisians, the deliverance is brought by Carlos Soler who takes advantage of a header from Ekitike pushed back by Delecroix in his feet (79th). Pushed to the limit, the Castelroussins will concede a third goal through Juan Bernat who will deceive Delecroix with an unstoppable cross shot (90th + 1). Paris therefore joins the round of 16 and is slightly reassured after its loss on the lawn of Lens last weekend in the league.
23:00 – Paris continues its impressive series
By qualifying for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France on the occasion of this Châteauroux – PSG, the players of the capital continue to succeed in their entries into the running in this competition because they have systematically qualified for this stage of the competition since 1990.
32 – Paris have qualified in each of their last 32 Coupe de France Round of 32, their last failure at this stage dating back to 1990 against Valenciennes (0-1). Specialist. #LBCPSG https://t.co/9i53W7xeIf
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22:53 – Paris wins and joins the round of 16!
It’s over with this Châteauroux – PSG! Paris barely reached the round of 16 of the Coupe de France after a narrow victory obtained in the last moments of the meeting (3-1).
22:51 – Navas makes the save
Romain Grange takes his chance with a powerful shot low to the ground but Keylor Navas is on the trajectory.
22:49 – Bernat puts an end to the suspense!
This Chateauroux – PSG is certainly bent. Juan Bernat adds his name to the scoreboard and scores the break goal with a perfectly crossed shot.
22:48 – Four more minutes
There are only 4 minutes left for the Castelroussins to come back and snatch a penalty shootout in this Châteauroux – PSG.
22:47 – Danilo enters
Hugo Ekitike will not finish this Châteauroux – PSG. The first Parisian striker is replaced by the Portuguese midfielder Danilo who returns to the French lawns after his injury contracted at the World Cup.
22:45 – The end of the match is difficult for Châteauroux
This end of Châteauroux – PSG is particularly difficult for the locals who seem to be exhausted after having given a lot since the start of the meeting.
22:43 – A new titi on the lawn
Christophe Galtier brings a new youngster from the Parisian formation into this Châteauroux – PSG with the return of Housni in place of the second Parisian striker Carlos Soler.
22:41 – A double change for the Berrichonne
Maxence Flachez made, again, two changes in this Châteauroux – PSG with the entries of Grange and Bozkurt in place of Basque and Roux.
22:36 – Paris is delivered by Soler!
The Parisians regain the advantage in this Châteauroux – PSG thanks to an opportunist goal signed Carlos Soler which resumes after a header repelled by Delecroix.
22:32 – Basque wins with a header
On an eccentric free kick, Sergio Ramos is solicited but Romain Basque flies the highest to clear the head. The Castelroussins still stand up to the Parisians in this Châteauroux – PSG and send them temporarily to a penalty shootout.
22:29 – Change for Châteauroux
Maxence Flachez also makes a double change in this Châteauroux – PSG with the entries of Sunu and Sanganté in place of striker Ntolla Thio and Youssouf.
22:28 – Vitinha strikes
PSG has been pushing for a few minutes to snatch the advantage. Vitinha takes his chance from outside the box but it’s off target.
22:26 – What an outing from Delecroix!
Paul Delecroix seems to be having a great night for this Châteauroux – PSG. Nordi Mukiele is served in depth, controls and tries to lob the Castelroussin goalkeeper but the latter is very quick to repel the danger.
22:25 – Fabian Ruiz tries his hand
The newcomer is already taking his chance in this Châteauroux – PSG but his ball is too soft to worry Delecroix.
22:24 – Delecroix is vigilant
Nordi Mukiele manages to cross at the end of the race towards Ekitike who lets pass. Paul Delecroix is then the quickest to seize the leather.
22:21 – A double change for PSG
Not finding the solution with his titular players in this Châteauroux – PSG, Christophe Galtier launches Sergio Ramos and Fabian Ruiz in place of Bitshiabu and Gharbi.
22:18 – Youssouf has cramps
While the hour of play has not yet been reached in this Châteauroux – PSG, the side castelroussin is already the victim of cramps. Sanganté accelerates his warm-up on the edge of the lawn.
22:16 – Ahoussou imitates Marquinhos
Sarabia and Ekitie combine in this Châteauroux – PSG before the Spaniard strikes on goal but Ahoussou throws himself and saves, in turn, his team.
22:15 – Marquinhos saves Paris
What a fabulous counter from Châteauroux which is concluded by Nolan Roux but Marquinhos is perfectly placed and deflects for a corner. How hard it is for PSG.
22:11 – Zaire-Emery misses his cross
After superb work from the young Parisian midfielder, he tries to cross at the far post but lacks precision. Warren Zaire-Emery is still very impressive in this Châteauroux – PSG.
22:09 – Mukiele gets a corner
Nordi Mukiele obtains the first corner of the second period of this Châteauroux – PSG on a blocked cross. Sarabia takes care of it but lacks precision.