PSG Cruise to Commanding 3-0 Victory Over Le Havre at Parc des Princes
Paris, France — Paris Saint-Germain delivered a commanding performance on Saturday, dispatching Le Havre AC 3-0 at an energetic Parc des Princes. The hosts showcased their quality throughout the match, with goals from Lee Kang-In, João Neves, and Bradley Barcola delighting the home supporters.
PSG broke the deadlock in the 29th minute when Lee Kang-In finished with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner. The South Korean international was expertly picked out by Nuno Mendes, whose precise cross created the opening goal. The strike energized the Parc des Princes crowd as PSG continued to apply pressure.
The home side doubled their advantage midway through the second half. In the 65th minute, João Neves demonstrated his growing influence with a sublime left-footed effort from the center of the box that flew into the top right corner. The Portuguese midfielder's celebration reflected the significance of his strike, which effectively put the game beyond Le Havre's reach.
The match featured moments of tension, with three yellow cards distributed throughout the contest. Le Havre's Abdoulaye Touré was cautioned in the 32nd minute, followed by PSG's Nuno Mendes in the 61st minute. Le Havre substitute Quentin Ndjantou found himself in the referee's book just six minutes after entering the field, receiving a yellow card in the 70th minute after replacing Gonçalo Ramos.
PSG continued to control proceedings and were rewarded with a third goal as the match approached its conclusion. In the 87th minute, Bradley Barcola capped off an impressive team performance with a clinical right-footed finish from the center of the box to the bottom left corner. The young forward benefited from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's perfectly weighted through ball, allowing him to slot home with confidence.
The victory continues Paris Saint-Germain's impressive form at the Parc des Princes, where the supporters were treated to a display of attacking prowess and defensive solidity. For Le Havre, despite the defeat, the experience against one of France's premier sides will provide valuable lessons as they look to regroup for their next challenge.