The Stade du Moustoir had seen its opener scored in the 14th minute on average this league season – the earliest time in Ligue 1. But it took Neymar just nine to make it four consecutive matches in all competitions in which he’s scored. Having already been denied by Yvon Mvogo in a blistering start to proceedings, the Brazilian blocked the goalkeeper’s attempted clearance before being teed up by Hugo Ekitike and calmly finishing. To make matters worse for Lorient, Mvogo went off injured in the aftermath.
While PSG looked comfortable after going ahead, Sergio Ramos’ wayward pass almost put them in trouble shortly before the half-hour mark, as Terem Moffi attempted to run through on goal, eventually being well-marshalled by Marquinhos. Les Parisiens largely remained in control after that moment, although Ekitike’s search for a first PSG goal continued as he couldn’t find the target after being teed up nicely by Neymar, and saw his low strike saved by Vito Mannone before having another effort cleared off the line.
Lorient have torn up the script many times this season, and looked to have done so again when they scored eight minutes after half-time. Following some wonderful link-up play, Terem Moffi turned to latch onto Enzo Le Fee’s pass and fire beyond the helpless Gianluigi Donnarumma, who hadn’t conceded in his previous five away league games. Only the crossbar denied Moffi a second in quick succession, in what was a firecracker of a return to the starting XI since going off injured against Stade de Reims.
However, PSG have been imperious this season, and Danilo Pereira marked his first start in four by powering his header from Neymar’s corner delivery past Mannone in the 81st minute, earning Les Parisiens’ sixth consecutive win in all competitions, and showing Lorient in no uncertain terms why they are the kings of France. Meanwhile, Lorient have now suffered back-to-back home defeats, having been previously unbeaten at Stade du Moustoir.
Flashscore Man of the Match: Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain)
