PSG Vs Chelsea 2-1
Cavani, PSG maker win over Chelsea
PSG successfully won the first leg of the Champions League last 16 Chelsea counter at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday (17/2) early morning. Les Parisiens won 2-1.
In the first half, both teams played equally strong 1-1 after Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a success equated John Obi Mikel. Substitute, Edinson Cavani emerged as the hero of the hosts victory over the tally in the 78th minute.
Acting as host, PSG immediately tried to spread the threat from the first minute to find quick goals. Dear Marco Verratti opportunities still failed to produce results.
Chelsea have a golden opportunity to take the lead in the 24th minute to release Rahman Baba crossing into the heart of the host defense. The ball was met Diego Costa, dear Kevin Trapp still be ignored, so the ball on the crossbar.
PSG finally broke the deadlock in the 39th minute through a free kick Ibrahimovic. The Swedish Bomber choose a low shot which first touched the feet of Mikel and make Thibaut Courtois die steps.
The first half when the game might have ended with the score 1-0, Mikel came into the equalizing score. Starting from a corner kick, the ball headed thin Costa and landed at the feet of Mikel. Without thinking, the Nigerian international midfielder fired a shot from close range that pierced the nets Trapp. Score 1-1 to also be the result at halftime.
Back from the locker room, PSG and Chelsea are still buying and selling mutual attacks. Unfortunately some of the opportunities that come both teams are still not able to change the scoreboard.
In minute 71, Guus Hiddink changed strategy by pulling out of Eden Hazard and Oscar enter. It responded Laurent Blanc to play the role of Lucas Moura replaces Cavani.
Substitution PSG proved to be more effective in lessening. Successful Cavani put his side back in the lead in the 78th minute Receive brilliant assists Angel Di Maria, Cavani managed to outwit Courtois to put the ball in between the two legs. The host is now 2-1 ahead.
There are no dangerous enough chances of both teams in the remaining matches, 2-1 score lasted until the long whistle sounded the referee Carlos Velasco Carballo. Party's second leg at Stamford Bridge will be staged on March 10 next
Teams
PSG: Trapp; Marquinhos, Silva, Luiz, Maxwell; Verratti (Rabiot 81 '), Motta, Matuidi (Pastore 81'); Di Maria, Ibrahimovic, Lucas (Cavani 74 ').
Chelsea: Courtois; Azpilicueta, Ivanovic, Cahill, Rahman; Mikel, Fabregas; Pedro, Willian, Hazard (Oscar 71 '); Costa.
match Stats
Ball possession: 65% - 35%
Shots: 16-7
Shots on target: 8-5
Corner: 9-3
Offside: 2-2
Yellow cards: 3-2
Red cards: 0-0
PSG successfully won the first leg of the Champions League last 16 Chelsea counter at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday (17/2) early morning. Les Parisiens won 2-1.
In the first half, both teams played equally strong 1-1 after Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a success equated John Obi Mikel. Substitute, Edinson Cavani emerged as the hero of the hosts victory over the tally in the 78th minute.
Acting as host, PSG immediately tried to spread the threat from the first minute to find quick goals. Dear Marco Verratti opportunities still failed to produce results.
Chelsea have a golden opportunity to take the lead in the 24th minute to release Rahman Baba crossing into the heart of the host defense. The ball was met Diego Costa, dear Kevin Trapp still be ignored, so the ball on the crossbar.
PSG finally broke the deadlock in the 39th minute through a free kick Ibrahimovic. The Swedish Bomber choose a low shot which first touched the feet of Mikel and make Thibaut Courtois die steps.
The first half when the game might have ended with the score 1-0, Mikel came into the equalizing score. Starting from a corner kick, the ball headed thin Costa and landed at the feet of Mikel. Without thinking, the Nigerian international midfielder fired a shot from close range that pierced the nets Trapp. Score 1-1 to also be the result at halftime.
Back from the locker room, PSG and Chelsea are still buying and selling mutual attacks. Unfortunately some of the opportunities that come both teams are still not able to change the scoreboard.
In minute 71, Guus Hiddink changed strategy by pulling out of Eden Hazard and Oscar enter. It responded Laurent Blanc to play the role of Lucas Moura replaces Cavani.
Substitution PSG proved to be more effective in lessening. Successful Cavani put his side back in the lead in the 78th minute Receive brilliant assists Angel Di Maria, Cavani managed to outwit Courtois to put the ball in between the two legs. The host is now 2-1 ahead.
There are no dangerous enough chances of both teams in the remaining matches, 2-1 score lasted until the long whistle sounded the referee Carlos Velasco Carballo. Party's second leg at Stamford Bridge will be staged on March 10 next
Teams
PSG: Trapp; Marquinhos, Silva, Luiz, Maxwell; Verratti (Rabiot 81 '), Motta, Matuidi (Pastore 81'); Di Maria, Ibrahimovic, Lucas (Cavani 74 ').
Chelsea: Courtois; Azpilicueta, Ivanovic, Cahill, Rahman; Mikel, Fabregas; Pedro, Willian, Hazard (Oscar 71 '); Costa.
match Stats
Ball possession: 65% - 35%
Shots: 16-7
Shots on target: 8-5
Corner: 9-3
Offside: 2-2
Yellow cards: 3-2
Red cards: 0-0