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In their first match of the 'post-Lionel Messi' era, Paris Saint-Germain showed promise for the future as Kylian Mbappe earned the visitors a 3-1 win, now at Troyes.
Mbappe, once fronted by fellow superstars Messi and Neymar as a formidable trio, now stands alone, with Messi suspended by the club and Neymar injured.
The French captain was brilliant throughout the match and scored the first goal of the game early on, a blistering opener for PSG amid a formidable attacking display.
While both goals were admittedly lucky, PSG's victory was well-deserved as they overwhelmed the Troyes defense in 90 minutes, with the hosts barely able to get a touch on the ball, especially in the second half.
Troyes goalkeeper Gauthier Gallon put in a brilliant performance, and was unlucky to concede both goals, but the visitors' dominance was too much to deal with.
Vitinha's goal put the game away just before the hour mark, as PSG edged closer to securing the Ligue 1 title, despite a spotty season by their own standards.
An 83rd-minute goal by Javier Chevalerin saw Troyes momentarily look to make a comeback, but Fabian Ruiz's reaction ended those dreams three minutes later.
The victory did not come without displays of aggression from the visiting PSG fans, who continued to protest their distaste for the club's hierarchy with several banners at the away end.
May 08, 2023, 00:14
minutes to start!
The players walk out of the tunnel and we are almost underway in this Ligue 1 match. The captains exchange flags and the players take their positions. The stage....is set!
launch!
A Ligue 1 game is underway between PSG and Troyes. Gaultier's team will have to play without Messi, who is suspended for his rejected trip to Saudi Arabia.
May 08, 2023 00:20
4'
PSG are playing in a 3-5-2 formation with Ektike and Mbappe as the two mainstays of the attack. Troyes, on the other hand, has gone for a more conservative 3–4–1–2 shape.
May 08, 2023 00:21
5' chance for PSG!
Verratti takes a quick free-kick to deceive the Troyes defenders, lays a lobbed pass to Embappé, who makes a run into the box but shoots into the side-net.
May 08, 2023 00:22
7'
Bernat dances through the left flank, delivering a cross, which is cleared by Troyes.
May 08, 2023 00:23
Target mbappé score
Vitinha gets the ball on the right edge in the final third and then crosses. The ball, after a deflection off Palmer-Brown and then the crossbar, is received by Mbappe, who comfortably heads it into the net.
May 08, 2023 00:29
14'
Troyes is the Ligue 1 side PSG with the most goals scored - 52 goals. Its biggest Ligue 1 victory also came against it, through a 9–0 victory.
May 08, 2023 00:30
15'
Embappé gets a chance to double his lead with a long ball into the box. But there's no real force in his header as the goalkeeper easily reaches it.
May 08, 2023 00:33
18'
Play is stopped after fans throw flares onto the pitch. The referee makes sure they are cleared and play resumes after a few minutes.
May 08, 2023 00:35
20' chance for PSG!
Ekitike takes the ball to the edge of the box and tries a grounded shot with his left foot. Gallen, however, is not fazed by the hit at all and avoids it with ease.
May 08, 2023, 00:37
Other Savings by the 21' Gallon
Embappé runs down the left flank and crosses for Fabian Ruiz in the center, who shoots on target. But Gallen makes another save to deny PSG a second goal.
May 08, 2023 00:38
23'
Danilo heads Vitinha's corner kick and Gallan is again at full-stretch to deny the goal. But the ball flies over him and Troyes scores for a goal-kick.
May 08, 2023 00:41
26'
Rami and Verratti try to reach the ball at the same time but the Frenchman wins the battle. Verratti fouled him for a Vic Troyes free-kick.
May 08, 2023 00:42
27' Gallen saves again!
Fabian Ruiz wins the ball on the left of midfield and has a shot on goal from outside the box. He shoots on target but Gallen saves at his near post.
May 08, 2023 00:44
28' What a chance for Troyes!
Balde makes a brilliant run into the box, beats Marquihos and Zaire-Emery but Donnarumma goes first to clear the ball. However, the ball travels in front of the box to Ugbo, who this time shoots Marquinhos clear.
May 08, 2023 00:48
32'
Embappé wins the ball in his own half, takes a sharp turn and marauds into Troyes' final third. He beats his two markers but goes down in the box appealing for the penalty. The referee is not interested.
May 08, 2023 00:51
34'
Verratti passed Mbappe with a regular long ball but the Frenchman's cross was blocked by Rami for a corner. However, PSG could only see the corner cleared.
May 08, 2023 00:53
37' So close!
Zaire-Emery gets the ball to Verratti, who crosses for Mbappe from the right. Embape tries a Ronallo-esque bicycle kick but fails to get contact on the ball.
May 08, 2023 00:55
39'
Vitinha, Bernat and Mbappe combine in an overlap. Mbappe side-stepped defenders to get the ball past Vitinha but Bernat and Vitinha had a mix-up in the box to waste the opportunity.
May 08, 2023 00:56
40'
Embappé decided to shoot right-footed this time, which went past Gallan and the 2018 World Cup winner missed a chance to double his tally here.
May 08, 2023 00:58
43' Chance for Troyes!
Balde and Ugbo combine for the latter with the former threading a through ball. Ugbo tried to shoot but Ramos blocked in time to deny him the equaliser.
May 08, 2023 01:02
44' Important save by Donnarumma!
Chavalerin lays a low cross for Balde who heads it on target. The ball, almost rifling, is somehow saved by Donnarumma as Troyes continues to ask questions of PSG at home.
Half Time!
Kylian Mbappe's goal separates the sides as the first half of PSG v Troyes ends in favor of Gaultier and his men.
May 08, 2023 01:18
Second half begins!
Troy got the ball rolling in the second half and would look to continue the momentum with which they ended the first half.
May 08, 2023 01:21
49'
Bernat tries to deliver a cross for Mbappe into the blue-shirt crowd as the Frenchman waits but Troyes clears it out of danger.
May 08, 2023 01:24
Two Quick Savings by the 51' Gallon
Ekitike, playing where Messi usually plays, tries a shot from distance and Gallan makes a good save. Seconds later, he sets up Verratti whose shot is again stopped by Gallen, who requests medical attention after the hit.
May 08, 2023 01:27
53'
Gallen is back on his feet. Embappé tests him almost immediately with a right-foot curler, which although off-target, forces Gallen to make a full-extended effort to make the save.
May 08, 2023 01:31
58'
Quick attack again by PSG. A throg ball to Ekitike to Verratti and Bo. Mbappe runs to get the ball Boo Gallen gets it first and then the ball is out of play after touching Mbappe.
May 08, 2023 01:32
59' Goal! Vitinha scores for PSG!
Verratti's precise passing sees him lob a ball for Vitinha, who pounces on it and, although Glon gets a touch, he can only watch the ball kiss the net in the next second.
May 08, 2023 01:39
66'
PSG continues to ask questions and attack. Fabian Ruiz laid a pass on his left for Bernat, who made a good run but his final cross was blocked by Troyes as the hosts looked to attack on the counter.
May 08, 2023 01:43
70'
Mbappe receives a pass from Pereira, who pinpointed the left side of the PSG half. But, before the forward can launch an attack, the linesman raises a flag for offside.
May 08, 2023 01:47
74'
PSG tries to attack with both wings. While Bernat's run fails down the left, Marquinhos races forward. Cuts back to cross for Mbappe. The Frenchman receives the ball with one foot and tries to warm up with the other, only to see it blocked.
May 08, 2023 01:50
76'
Ekitike gets the ball in the penalty box but as he shoots, Palmer-Brown blocks in time to deny a goal and force a PSG corner kick.
May 08, 2023 01:51
78'
Corner taken by Vitinha, flicked in by Marquinhos. And, after a pinball of a header, Ramos heads it up, which is cleared away by Troyes.
May 08, 2023 01:56
83' Goal! Chavalerin pulls one back for Troyes
Papa Yede makes a good run down the left flank to cross over for Chavalerien, who heads into the net after beating Donnarumma in flight.
May 08, 2023 02:00 am
86' Goal! Ruiz ends contest
Renato Sanchez gave the ball to Mbappe, whose shot was saved by Gallen. But the ball goes only to Ruiz who shoots it into the net to make it look like a training ground game. Certainly, the contest is over here in Troyes.
May 08, 2023 02:06
all the time! Troyes 1-3 PSG
Paris Saint-Germain won comfortably and sealed their place at the top of Ligue 1.
86th minute: Goal! PSG!
Fabian Ruiz shuts the door just as Troyes starts to open it! Kylian Mbappe side-foots a cross from the left, redirecting it on goal, and while Gauthier Gallon saves it, the rebound goes to Fabian Ruiz on the right who makes a wonderful finish straight into the top corner.
Just as Troy were dreaming of a late comeback to avoid relegation, dreams turn into a nightmare!
Troyes vs PSG: Second Part
90+1 min: Three minutes into stoppage time, Renato Sanchez gets past a defender with a pump fake, but his final shot is blocked. If he could rise to the occasion, it would have been a highlight-reel strike!
Vitinha was withdrawn in the dying minutes of the match, replaced by Ismail Gharbi.
Mbappe World Cup Goals :-
Full-time: Troyes 1-3 PSG
Credit to PSG for getting the job done as they looked to have faltered again when Troyes grabbed a lifeline, but the visitors ensured nothing snowballed into anything more worrying.
All told, PSG were heavy up front, despite the absence of both Lionel Messi and Neymar. As the season winds down, Kylian Mbappe will need more as PSG look to confirm their Ligue 1 title charge and look to push for next season with at least Messi, and perhaps Neymar, back Not returning.