Key Takeaways:
- Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 3:2 away victory over Lyon in a thrilling Ligue 1 Round 12 encounter
- João Neves scored the decisive goal in the 95th minute to secure all three points for PSG
- Parisians returned to the top of the Ligue 1 table with 27 points, while Lyon remained seventh with 20 points
Match Overview
Paris Saint-Germain reclaimed top spot in Ligue 1 following a dramatic 3:2 triumph away at Lyon during the twelfth round. The visiting side twice went ahead through Warren Zaïre-Emery in the 26th minute and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after 33 minutes, only to be pegged back by Lyon each time. Afonso Daniel equalised in the 30th minute, and Ainsley Maitland-Niles brought Lyon level again in the 50th. The deciding goal arrived deep into stoppage time as João Neves fired home in the 95th minute to seal PSG’s victory.
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Detailed Match Events
The action commenced in the 26th minute, when Zaïre-Emery latched onto a long ball behind the defence and expertly slid the ball beyond the goalkeeper from a tight angle to give PSG a 0:1 advantage.
Lyon provided an immediate response. Four minutes later, Moreira received a through pass and, with only the goalkeeper to beat, finished calmly to restore parity at 1:1.
The hosts’ celebrations were short-lived. In the 33rd minute, PSG regained the lead under contentious circumstances. Vitinha challenged Tanner Tessmann from behind, winning possession and finding Kvaratskhelia, who promptly converted. While there were significant appeals for a foul on Tessmann, the officials deemed the challenge fair, concluding Vitinha touched the ball, and allowed the goal to stand.
Lyon showed further resilience after half-time. At the start of the second period, Maitland-Niles latched onto a long pass, observed Lucas Chevalier off his line, and looped the ball over the goalkeeper to make it 2:2 in the 50th minute.
Tensions remained high in stoppage time. In the 93rd minute, Nicolás Tagliafico was shown a second yellow card and dismissed for an elbow to an opponent’s face, reducing Lyon to ten men. Just two minutes later, PSG capitalised, scoring the decisive goal from a corner, with João Neves redirecting the ball in at the near post for 2:3.
Statistical Summary
| Team | Goals | Goal Scorers (Minutes) | Red Cards | Points After Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | 3 | Warren Zaïre-Emery (26′), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (33′), João Neves (95′) | – | 27 |
| Lyon | 2 | Afonso Daniel (30′), Ainsley Maitland-Niles (50′) | Nicolás Tagliafico (93′) | 20 |
Implications for the Ligue 1 Table
This vital win saw Paris Saint-Germain climb back to the Ligue 1 summit, accumulating 27 points. Lyon, after suffering defeat, stayed in seventh position with a tally of 20 points.
