- PSG crushed Inter Miami 4:0 in the Club World Cup round of 16
- Joao Neves scored twice, Hakimi added one, and Aviles netted an own goal
- Messi had several chances but failed to score as Donnarumma denied him
Key Takeaways:
Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup after dismantling Inter Miami 4:0. The Champions League holders took care of Messi and company within a single half. Two goals from Joao Neves, an own goal by Tomas Aviles, and a strike from Achraf Hakimi sealed the win for the French side. Luis Enrique’s men now await the winner between Bayern Munich and Flamengo in the battle for a top-four spot.
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As early as the 4th minute, Bradley Barcola received a brilliant pass inside the penalty area and fired a low shot toward the bottom left corner, but the goalkeeper managed to save it. Two minutes later, Vitinha delivered a free kick into the box. Joao Neves escaped his marker and headed the ball low into the centre of the goal to open the scoring.
In the 16th minute, Fabian Ruiz scored, but his goal was disallowed for offside. Shortly after, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia received a short pass and attempted a long-range shot, but the ball went just past the post.
In the 39th minute, PSG made a huge step toward sealing the win. Fabian Ruiz played an excellent pass to Joao Neves, who had no trouble slotting the ball into the net to double the lead.
Five minutes later, Tomas Aviles scored an own goal after a cross by Desire Doue bounced off his shoulder and into the Inter net.
In added time before half-time, Barcola passed back to Hakimi, who first hit the post after two deflections, but converted on the rebound to make it 4:0.
Early in the second half, Lionel Messi tried a powerful shot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked by a PSG defender.
In the 58th minute, Desire Doue received a good ball on the edge of the box and shot, but Oscar Ustari reacted well and saved. Messi then made a brilliant solo run into the area, but his shot lacked power and Donnarumma had no trouble saving it.
In the 70th minute, Doue fired from inside the box, narrowly missing the target as the ball flew just past the left post.
Ten minutes before the final whistle, Messi attempted a header toward the bottom left corner, but Donnarumma was well-positioned and saved. The last chance of the match also belonged to the Argentine, but his free kick struck the wall.