SM
Watford vs. Leeds: 13 hrs 26 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
C
Ligue 1 | Gameweek 27
Mar 2, 2019 at 4pm UK
 
PL

1-2

Ninga (56')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Mbappe (59' pen., 87')

Mbappe at the double as PSG hit back to see off struggling Caen

:Headline: Result: Mbappe at the double as PSG hit back to see off struggling Caen: ID:352104: from db_amp
The France international netted the winner in the 87th minute.

Kylian Mbappe warmed up for Wednesday night's Champions League clash with Manchester United as Paris St Germain came from behind to earn a late 2-1 win at relegation-threatened Caen.

Despite being 18th in the table and without a Ligue 1 win in 2019, Caen took the lead through Casimir Ninga after 56 minutes and looked capable of holding on for a point after the visitor's quick leveller.

Mbappe equalised with his first penalty of the season in the 59th minute before firing in the winner in the 87th.

The France striker has now scored seven goals in his last five games and will head into the Champions League last-16 second leg clash with United in ominously good form.

PSG had an early chance, but Layvin Kurzawa was only able to hit the bar with a weak effort after a cross from the left by Angel Di Maria fell to the unmarked left-back

Caen had a chance to take the lead against the run of play after Saif-Eddine Khaoui's free-kick was met by the head of striker Enzo Crivelli, but this time it was the home side's turn to strike the bar.

Di Maria then had the ball in the back of the net, but the effort was ruled out by the video assistant referee for offside.

The visitors were denied again by the frame of the goal as Marquinhos headed a Di Maria delivery against the bar before sending the rebound over.

Minutes later Mbappe played in the Argentinian, whose placed shot was tipped on to a post by goalkeeper Brice Samba.

PSG were unable to make their pressure pay, though, and found themselves behind when Faycal Fajr's free-kick picked out Ninga, who controlled the ball before firing home.

Mbappe equaliser from the sport just three minutes later after a Younn Zahary handball.

And, with time running out, the striker grabbed the winner, flicking on a cross for Thomas Meunier before following up to score his 24 league goal of the season after the Belgian's effort was parried.

amp_article__352104 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2019-03-02 18:37:09:
html db last update - 2021-03-06 01:05:29 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html
Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal28204470244664
2Liverpool28197265263964
3Manchester CityMan City28196363283563
4Aston Villa29175760421856
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs28165759421753
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd28152113939047
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham2912894650-444
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2811985044642
9Wolverhampton WanderersWolves28125114244-241
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle281241259481140
11Chelsea27116104745239
12Fulham29115134344-138
13Bournemouth2898114152-1135
14Crystal Palace2878133348-1529
15Brentford2975174154-1326
16Everton2887132939-1025
17Luton TownLuton2957174260-1822
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2967163551-1621
19Burnley2945202963-3417
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd2835202474-5014
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .