They haven’t let go. The under-19s of PSG fought until the end of added time on Tuesday afternoon to snatch a precious victory (3-2) against Bruges at the Camp des Loges. A precious success since it allows Zoumana Camara’s team to obtain first place in Group A of the Youth League and to go straight to the round of 16, without going through the play-offs.
What you must remember
Heroic, the Parisian titis! Already qualified for the rest of the competition, they still had a final to play against Club Brugge to determine the nature of their next round: a direct round of 16 in case of victory or a round of 16 in case of everything. other result. Well, the young Parisians went to look for it, this victory. Led 2-0 at half-time and reduced to 10 after exclusion for a hand from Bisthiabu on his line, they totally raised their heads when they returned from the locker room.
Despite one less player, the under-19s of PSG have tightened the lines and were able, finally, to create opportunities. Xavi Simons first reduced the gap (69th) with a shot from the near post. The Dutch midfielder then fired a perfect free kick for the header of Zaire Emery (73rd), synonymous with 2-2. Finally, in added time, Xavi Simons, again, receives and heads a ball addressed by captain Bodiang. The Belgian goalkeeper stops the ball but Odobert follows perfectly. 3-2. The Lodge camp can let its joy explode. The players too. See you in March for the rest of the competition.
The player: Warren Zaire Emery
We repeat it at almost every Youth League meeting: the midfielder, born in 2006, is one of the nuggets of this under-19 group of PSG. Substitute this Tuesday, Warren Zaire Emery entered before the hour mark to replace striker Sekou Yansane, little in sight so far. At the heart of the team, even reduced to 10, the titi made it possible to ventilate the Parisian game and to believe in victory. He is a passer for Xavi Simons (69th) then scorer on the equalizer (73rd) after an assist from… Xavi Simons, involved in the three Parisian goals.
The number: 22
The Belgians, winners of the Parisians in the first leg (2-0), will long regret their second half of the day. In total, in this meeting, they will have shot 22 times on the goal guarded by Lucas Lavallée … By setting only 4 shots, including the 2-0 penalty. That is as much as the PSG who only shot 8 times in total. Best attack in the group (18 goals against 16 goals for Paris), Bruges should have faced better premises reduced to 10 from the 43rd minute.
MATCH SHEET
Half time: 0-2. Spectators: 500. Referee: M. Karlsson (Sweden). Buts. PSG : Simons (69th), Zaire Emery (73rd), Odobert (90th + 4). Bruges : Servais (19th), Engels (44th, sp). Warnings. PSG: Kari (38th), Michut (51st), El Hannach (71st), Simons (90th + 4). Bruges: Servais (22nd), Blomme (23rd). Expulsion. PSG: Bisthiabu (43e).
PSG: Lavallée – Bodiang (cap.), Bisthiabu, El Hannach, Bitumazala (Najeh, 85e) – Kari, Michut (Weidmann, 85e) – Gassama (Odobert, 80e), Simons, Gharbi (N. Fernandez, 46e) – Yansane (Zaire Emery, 55e). Entr. : Camara.
Used: Vroman – Sabbe, Mondele, Hauteklet, De Roewe – Engels, Blomme (cap.), Servais (Ochieng, 80th) – Audoor, Vermant, Nusa (Spileers, 89th). entr. : The Mil.
