Paris Saint-Germain beat Lorient 2-1 in a thrilling Ligue 1 match thanks to a goal scored by Danilo in the closing minutes of Sunday.
Missing star Lionel Messi due to an ankle injury Paris Saint-Germain took the lead in the ninth minute when Neymar scored after goalkeeper Yvonne Mfugo failed to clear the ball from his line to score 11th the Brazilian’s league goal this season.
Terim Movi equalized for the hosts in the 9th minute of the second half when he fired a shot that shook the net, scoring his ninth league goal this season.
Movi touches the second goal a few minutes later, but his shot hits the crossbar. Paris Saint-Germain withstood the pressure before Danilo headed Neymar’s cross into goal in the 81st minute.
With this victory, Paris Saint-Germain, who have not lost in the league this season, regain the five-point difference from second-placed Lens. Lorient remains fourth with 27 points.
