Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) was blocked by Samba‘s good defense and missed an opportunity for a big win.
PSG won 1-0 in the 2024-25 French Ligue 1 10-rebound home game against Lens held at Parc des Princes in Paris, France on the 3rd (Korean time).
With this, PSG went undefeated in its opening 10 games. Currently on a 3-game winning streak.
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However, regardless of the result, the content was disappointing. Even with 18 shots and 4 decisive opportunities, only 1 goal was all. It was unfortunate that Samba, who made as many as 7 saves, was stopped. In addition, Lens is outnumbered due to Husanov’s departure. PSG’s 1-0 win was an unsatisfying moment.
Lee Kang-in replaced Dembele in the 61st minute of the second half and stood on the pitch for 29 minutes. Although he played well by making passes that created decisive opportunities, there were no offensive points.
PSG started with goalkeeper Safonov, followed by Mendes, Pacho, Marquinhos, Hakimi, Luis, Vitinha, Neves, Barcola, Asensio and Dembele.
Lens started with goalkeeper Samba, followed by Gradi, Danso, Husanov, Chavez, Diouf, Tomasson, Machado, Jaruri, Nzola and Sotoka.
PSG scored the first goal in the 4th minute of the first half. Lens opened the scoring early with Barcola’s cross and Dembele’s finish.
![‘Lee Kang-in played for 29 minutes’ PSG missed the chance to win a major victory due to Samba’s best defense show… 1-0 win against Lens → undefeated start [리그앙]](https://wimg.mk.co.kr/news/cms/202411/03/news-p.v1.20241103.5000c4ae48ee4a7eb4eeb3dcdecb109d_P1.jpg "‘Lee Kang-in played for 29 minutes’ PSG missed the chance to win a major victory due to Samba’s best defense show… 1-0 win against Lens → undefeated start [리그앙]")
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Afterwards, PSG went on the offensive and targeted Lens’ goal. In the 15th minute of the first half, Hakimi’s cross and Luis’ shot were blocked by Samba. In the attack that immediately followed, Dembele’s mid-range shot headed towards the goal.
After PSG’s great attack in the 30th minute of the first half, Luis’ shot was blocked by Samba. In the 35th minute of the second half, Samba’s pass was missed and Asensio had a chance to score, but he bowed due to Samba’s super save. Asensio’s shots in the 42nd and 43rd minutes of the first half also did not score.
PSG had to be content with a 1-0 lead in the first half of extra time as Barcola’s open chance in the box went wide over the goal.
In the second half, good news was delivered from the beginning. Husanov knocked down Hakimi with a rough tackle and was eventually sent off. Two minutes earlier, in the 57th minute of the second half, Husanov was rough tackled by Marquinhos, and his retaliatory play ultimately led to his sending off.
In the 61st minute of the second half, Lee Kang-in was finally introduced. And six minutes later, he opened with a great mid-range shot. In the 72nd minute of the second half, Barcola’s mid-range shot was blocked by Samba’s save. And 5 minutes later, Lee Kang-in, who received Hakimi’s pass, provided Mendes with a perfect scoring opportunity, but Samba’s save again shined.
PSG finished the game with a 1-0 win in the second half of extra time, with Douet’s shot heading towards the side of the goal.
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