On 3 December, one of the matches of the 14th round of the French football championship took place. Le Havre (France) and PSG (Paris) met.
French Championship, 14th round
LeHavre (France) - PSG (Paris) - 0:2 (0:1)
Goals: Mbappe (23), Vitigne (89)
Warnings: C. Operi (68), N. Alioui (76), Danilo Pereira (87)
In a thrilling Ligue 1 match between Le Havre and Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning champions claimed a 2-0 victory at the Stade Océan. The match was filled with exciting moments, substitutions and a couple of cards that heightened the heat of the game. "Paris Saint-Germain wasted no time in showing their superiority as they made their first substitution in the 8th minute, bringing on F. Ruiz instead of M. Ugarte. This early change showed their determination to take control of the match. However, just two minutes later, Paris Saint-Germain faced a setback when G. Donnarumma received a red card. Despite being reduced to ten men, the capital team remained determined to continue their winning streak. In the 12th minute, Paris Saint-Germain made a second substitution, bringing on B. Barcola instead of A. Tenas. This tactical decision emphasised the team's ability to adapt to difficult situations. The deadlock was finally broken in the 23rd minute when Paris Saint-Germain's K. Mbappe struck the opponent's goal, putting his team in the lead. At the start of the second half, Le Havre made two quick substitutions: A. Toure and L. Nego replaced A. Djourou and N. Alioui respectively. The hosts hoped that these changes would give them a new attacking impetus. In the 66th minute, Le Havre made a third substitution, replacing J. Casimir with E. Sabbi. The team manager wanted to bring creativity into the game and diversify the attacking action. However, it was Paris Saint-Germain's turn to make another change.
In the 74th minute, O. Dembele and N. Mukiele were replaced by R. Kolo Mouani and M. Skrignard respectively. This change in the line-up allowed the team to maintain a strong defensive line and at the same time strengthen the attack. In the 75th minute, Paris Saint-Germain made their last substitution: K. Soler replaced L. Hernandez. This change demonstrated the depth of the team's squad and its ability to bring fresh forces onto the pitch. In the 76th minute, passions flared up when Le Havre player K. Operi received a yellow card. K. Apery received a yellow card. Both teams were hungry for a positive result and tensions rose as time ran out. In the 80th minute Le Havre made their fourth substitution: J. Kehta was replaced by R. N. Kecht was replaced by R. Ndiaye. The home side were desperate to get back into the game and hoped that this change would work in their favour. With just three minutes remaining in regulation time, Le Havre made their fifth and final substitution, bringing on A. Sangante instead of S. Gransir. However, despite their best efforts, Le Havre failed to score. In the 87th minute, when the match entered the final stage, Paris Saint-Germain player D. Pereira received a yellow card. This was a minor setback for the visitors, but it did not hinder their overall superiority. In the final minutes of the game, Paris Saint-Germain sealed the victory when Vitinha scored in the 89th minute. This goal put the result beyond doubt and gave the reigning champions a deserved 2-0 victory. Both teams showed spectacular football, with Paris Saint-Germain demonstrating their strength and ability to adapt in the face of adversity. Le Havre fought bravely, but could not withstand the powerful attacking force of their opponents.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Strasbourg - Le Havre, PSG - Nantes.
Le Havre | PSG | |
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7 | Kicks to the goal | 5 |
22 | Kicks | 9 |
7 | Blocked shots | 1 |
13 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
9 | Penalty kicks | 3 |
11 | Offences | 8 |
8 | Corner | 2 |
0 | Offsides | 1 |
60% | Ball possession | 40% |
2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
0 | Red cards | 1 |
3 | Keeper saves | 7 |
617 | Total assists | 417 |
559 | Accurate assists | 340 |
91% | Accuracy of passes | 82% |