PSG VS Lyon 2-1, Pochettino: Our Strength Of Character Makes The Difference

JAKARTA - Mauricio Poechttino said the strength of character displayed by Paris Saint-Germain's players made the difference when they came from behind and beat Olympique Lyon 2-1 in the French League match at the Parc des Princes on Sunday local time.

PSG were frustrated when their dominance came to fruition in a goalless first half, including after Lionel Messi's fine free-kick hit the crossbar.

It was made worse when Lyon took the lead through Lucas Paqueta early in the second half, but PSG came back from Neymar's penalty before Mauro Icardi scored the dramatic winner in injury time.

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— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) September 19, 2021

"I am very happy with the hard work and strength of character that the players showed after conceding the first goal at the start of the second half," Pochettino said after the match.

"There were a lot of positives from the match. I'm happy that they can understand each other and create a relationship.

"It's really nice because it's a great win," he added.

Meanwhile, Neymar said he was satisfied because he was able to record a dramatic victory in front of the Parc des Princes public.

"It was a tough game. We knew we were going to face a big team, especially when we fell behind and that made us have to fight twice," he said.

"But everyone deserves credit for their sacrifices on the pitch.

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— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) September 19, 2021

"We are very happy to have won in front of the fans who packed the Parc des Princes," Neymar added.

These results continue PSG's clean sweep record which won the first six games of the season and is entrenched at the top of the standings with a full 18 points.

PSG next travel to Saint-Symphorien on Wednesday to face Metz.