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Paris Saint Germain Wins Against Troyes Amidst Club Crises

 May 8, 2023

Match Overview

Paris Saint-Germain won against Troyes with a score of 3-1 in the 34th round of the French League. Kylian Mbappe, Vitenia, and Fabian Ruiz scored for PSG in the 8th, 59th, and 86th minutes, respectively. Chavalerin scored Troyes’ only goal in the 83rd minute.

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Current Standings

PSG is currently in the lead with 78 points, followed by Lance with 72 points and Olympique de Marseille with 70 points. There are only 4 rounds left in the competition.

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Troyes’ Struggles

Troyes suffered their 20th loss in League One, freezing their balance at 22 points in 19th place. Their relegation is imminent.

Missing Star Player

PSG played without their star player, Lionel Messi, who was serving a two-week suspension. The club’s president also faced hostile chants from the few fans present at the Troyes stadium.

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Match Details

PSG started the match with fierce attacking pressure, resulting in an early goal by Mbappe in the 8th minute. PSG continued to threaten Troyes’ goal with dangerous shots by Sergio Ramos, Fabian Ruiz, Mbappe, and Vitenia. Danilo Pereira also lifted a corner kick with a powerful header over the crossbar.

Second Half

In the second half, PSG continued their attacking pressure, with dangerous attempts by Ikikiki, Veratti, and Fabian Ruiz. Troyes’ goalkeeper, Gautier Gallon, valiantly defended his goal, but PSG managed to score again in the 59th minute with a goal by Vitenia. Troyes players despaired with the passage of time, and PSG imposed complete control.

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Exciting Finish

Troyes managed to reduce the deficit with a goal by Chavalerin in the 83rd minute, but PSG quickly responded with a goal by Fabian Ruiz in the 86th minute. In the last seconds of stoppage time, PSG coach Christophe Gallete involved young player Ismail Al-Gharbi in Vitinia’s place to consume time.

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