The game started well for PSG, who made a very strong statement right from the beginning. Just three minutes into the game, Goncalo Ramos found Lee Kang in to open his and the season’s account. The left foot of Lee was supreme in this finish, giving PSG an early 1-0 lead and promising much more in the offing. Ramos soon picked up an injury that forced him to retire and have Randal Kolo Muani replace him. His first contribution almost was a goal, rattling the crossbar, but fate had other plans.
Tense Match: PSG Struggles
Le Havre wasn’t ready to watch PSG take all the fun, and they completed a ringing start to the second half with Gautier Lloris leveling in the 48th minute. They then seemed to have turned the momentum of the match to their advantage but luck wasn’t smiling on them. What looked like an opener for Josue Casimir was ruled out by VAR because of handball in the build-up.
It wasn’t long before Lee Kang-in struck the woodwork once more, destined for a second goal that wouldn’t arrive. Tension built up, with scores still level and Le Havre defending well, as PSG continued to struggle to break through into the box.
Late PSG Surge
The game was still locked at 1-1, and with the clock running down, it seemed the substitutes for PSG had decided it was time to shine. Ousmane Dembele made a dramatic impact, heading home a goal in the 85th minute. Instantly, the atmosphere changed in the stadium as the fans of PSG erupted into cheer. Two minutes later, Bradley Barcola added to the scoresheet with a dazzling solo effort, cutting inside from the right flank to stretch the lead to 3-1.
But PSG wasn’t done yet. Randal Kolo Muani sealed the win with a penalty, making up for much of that frustration. Brought down in the box by Lloris, he calmly converted from the spot, finishing off the 4-1 rout. For the statistics, PSG dominated the latter part of the game. They had a total of 13 shots, with 7 on target. Le Havre could hardly get their rhythm in the final moments. The late goals of PSG were the result of 63 percent possession and continuous pressure.
A Promising Start
It is almost a flawless start for PSG to defend their Ligue 1 title. The team didn’t just display some beautiful football. They also showed great character in riding through all sorts of adversity to clinch the win in style. With the injury to Ramos, it showed resilience and depth for the team to get them over the line for a long season.
Going into the new season, PSG will therefore look to build on such a convincing performance. With stars like Dembele and Kolo Muani stepping up to their duties, it is very apparent that this team is always ready to surmount whatever challenge comes their way. Le Havre will have to regroup and make the necessary deductions from this experience if they are to attempt to compete in the upper echelons of Ligue 1. All told, what PSG did in the opening match was a thriller of late-game drama and tactical prowess—if there was any indication of things to come.
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