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Paris Saint Germain edges out Girona in a tight affair
Paris, France. In a thrilling encounter in the UEFA Champions League group stage, Paris Saint Germain overcame Girona by 1-0 in a match characterized by intensity and a struggle for possession.
The game started at a frantic pace, with both teams looking for the goal from the first minute. Marquinhos, from PSG, was the first to see a yellow card in the 17th minute for a foul on a Girona player. Girona responded with a yellow card for L. Krejci in the 20th minute. The first half saw few clear chances to score, but an intense pace and many exchanges of the ball.
In the second half, PSG increased the pressure and had more scoring opportunities. Girona was forced to make several changes to try and contain the Parisian offensive. Despite PSG’s pressure, Girona managed to hold on to a draw until the 90th minute, when Nuno Mendes, with a great shot, scored the only goal of the game.
The match statistics reflect the intensity of the encounter. PSG dominated possession with 63%, while Girona remained at 37%. PSG also had more scoring opportunities, with 26 shots, 5 of which were on target. Girona, for its part, only managed to make 3 shots, one of them on target.
Despite the defeat, Girona proved to be a tough team to beat, with a physical game and a lot of heart. PSG, for its part, took the three points and demonstrates its intention to go far in the Champions League.
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Substitutions paris saint germain: at minute 39 R. Kolo Muani came in and M. Asensio went out., at minute 63 D. Doue came in and B. Barcola went out., at minute 63 Lee Kang-In came in and Vitinha went out., at minute 63 J. Neves came in and F. Ruiz went out., at minute 90 L. Beraldo came in and O. Dembele went out.
Substitutions girona: at minute 58 Portu came in and C. Stuani went out., at minute 58 A. Danjuma came in and D. van de Beek went out., at minute 66 Y. Asprilla came in and B. Gil went out., at minute 66 J. E. Solis Romero came in and I. Martin went out., at minute 88 A. Frances came in and V. Tsygankov went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Paris Saint Germain
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