CLERMONT-PSG. The Parisians achieved exceptional success on the lawn of Clermont this Saturday August 6 thanks to a double from Messi, a goal from Neymar, a goal from Ramos and Marquinhos. The capital’s players are kicking off their Ligue 1 season perfectly.
23:10 – The summary of the match
PSG begins its Ligue 1 season with a card. The Parisians corrected the Clermontois (5-0). It only took nine minutes to see Neymar kick off the capital’s players in the best possible way. The Brazilian was the best player in this Clermont – PSG because beyond his goal, the former Blaugrana then delivered two assists for Hakimi after a perfectly conducted express counter (26th) before serving Marquinhos who scored his traditional goal with a header (38th). In the second period, the Parisians tended to manage the lead he had granted himself in the first act. And we had to wait until the end of the match to have new goals after several saves from Mory Diaw who, despite five goals conceded, will have had a good match. Neymar decides to continue to take on the role of passer to offer a goal to his great friend Lionel Messi who pushes into the back of the net (80th). Six minutes later, the climax of the evening came with an absolutely phenomenal goal from the Argentinian who took control before making an exceptional return which was greeted by all the spectators present at the Gabriel-Montpied stadium. The capital’s players are starting their Ligue 1 season very very strongly and are already taking the reins of the French championship by sending a strong signal.
10:55 p.m. – Florent Ogier: “We will learn the lessons”
After this Clermont – PSG, Florent Ogier returned to the meeting and the difficulties of his team to play the game against a team as efficient as that of PSG. “We tried to play but it’s hard to run after the ball like that. On two or three accelerations it hurts a lot. We knew it was going to be difficult but we’re going to learn lessons,” lamented the Clermont defender.
22:50 – “A pleasure to evolve around these players”, admits Ekitike
After this Clermont – PSG, Hugo Ekitike returned to this match but also to his entry into the game, which he really appreciated: “It’s a pleasure to play among these great players. It’s good to have does the job and start the season like this.”
22:47 – The Clermontois corrected at Stade Gabriel Montpied (0-5)
The seers end in the green for Paris Saint-Germain: after this duel, possession of the ball is clearly to their advantage (60% against 40% for Clermont Foot). The Parisians also created the most serious chances, with 13 shots on target against 1 shot on target for Clermont Foot, and therefore logically won this game (0-5).
22:43 – Messi’s absolutely exceptional goal
WHAT PURPOSE !!! Lionel Messi scores an absolutely exceptional goal hailed by the whole stadium. The Argentinian controls his back to goal and performs a scissor before the ball even hits the ground. Parisians are in a state of grace.
22:42 – Another goal at Stade Gabriel Montpied for Paris Saint-Germain (0-5)!
We are 0-5 in this Clermont – PSG! Lionel Messi deceives the opposing defense again in the 86th minute of play of this 2nd half and pushes the Clermontois a little further!
22:41 – New change for Pascal Gastien
Another change in this Clermont – PSG with the entry of Baiye in place of Gonalons.
22:40 – Ekitike’s totally missed strike
Hugo Ekitike tries his luck from very far in this Clermont – PSG but his shot is totally out of frame.
22:38 – The symbiosis between Neymar and Messi
Messi and Neymar get along wonderfully on the lawn tonight in this Clermont – PSG. The Brazilian serves the Argentinian to give him his first goal of the evening.
22:36 – New goal at Stade Gabriel Montpied for Paris Saint-Germain (0-4)!
We are 0-4 in this Clermont – PSG! Lionel Messi shines in the 80th minute of play of this 2nd half and adds a point to the counter of the Parisians!
22:34 – Parisian rookie Ekitike makes his entrance
The young Hugo Ekitike comes into play for the first time with PSG. He replaces Sarabia while Nuno Mendes is replaced by Bernat.
22:32 – Superb save from Diaw
Definitely Mory Diaw achieves an excellent Clermont – PSG. The Clermont doorman won ahead of Nuno Mendes who had been served at the far post.
22:30 – Excellent return from Seidu
After a nice Parisian combination, Sarabia tries to find Neymar in the center but Seidu achieves an excellent return at the feet of the Brazilian. Still 3-0 in this Clermont – PSG for Parisians in control.
22:28 – Changes on the Clermont side
Magnin comes into play and replaces Saracevic and Dossou replaces Allevinah in this Clermont – PSG.
22:25 – Messi’s shot goes over
After a long one-two between Messi and Mendes, the Argentinian takes his chance in first intention but his volley passes over the cages in this Clermont – PSG.
22:24 – Vitinha and Ramos exit
Christophe Galtier is the first to make changes in this Clermont – PSG. Vitinha, author of a big performance, gives up his place under the ovation of the Gabriel-Montpied stadium and is replaced by Paredes while Mukiele replaces Ramos.
22:22 – Gonalons receives a yellow
Jérémy Stinat gives a yellow card to Maxime Gonalons after an unsportsmanlike foul on Vitinha.
10:20 p.m. – Just over 20 minutes left
Since the start of this second period of Clermont – PSG, the Parisians seem to have gone into management mode. There are just over 20 minutes left to play.
22:16 – Neymar is everywhere
The Brazilian striker performs an XXL performance tonight on the occasion of this Clermont – PSG. Beyond his goal and his two assists, the former Blaugrana is omnipresent both in defense and in attack.
22:14 – Another stop from Diaw
On a cross from Sarabia, Neymar heads at close range but Diaw still makes a superb save in this Clermont – PSG.
22:10 – Kimpembe not far from scoring
On a new free kick from Neymar, Presnel Kimpembe rises the highest but lacks precision and his attempt misses Diaw’s cages.
22:08 – Andric’s Mine
What an attempt from Andric who strikes an overpowered shot but it just misses Donnarumma’s skylight. This is the first big opportunity for Clermont in this Clermont – PSG.
22:06 – The wall pushes back
It is Lionel Messi who is responsible for the free kick he has just obtained in this Clermont – PSG but the Clermont wall is effective and repels the danger.