Semata Goal Wayang Neymar To Gawang Stade Brest Bawa PSG Kukuh In Puncak Klasemen Ligue 1

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JAKARTA - Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won a narrow 1-0 victory over Stade Brest in France's Ligue 1 7th week at the Parc des Princess on Saturday night.

The winning goal for Les Parisiens was scored by Neymar. PSG also almost lost three points if Gianluigi Donnarumma did not deny the opponent's penalty.

Launching Antara, the victory made Christophe Galtier's troops strong at the top of the standings with 19 points while Brest was in 17th place with five points.

PSG broke the deadlock in the 30th minute after Lionel Messi's measured pass from midfield reached Neymar who was in control before releasing hard kick. The ball nestled into Brest's left corner of goal.

In the final minute of the first half, Kylian Mbappe had scored a goal. However, this goal was disallowed because the French striker was already in an offside position.

After the break, Messi was almost able to double PSG's lead in the 50th minute. The Argentine striker headed in from Mbappe's cross in front of goal but his effort was still hitting the post.

PSG's advantage almost disappeared when the visitors were awarded a penalty following a violation of the Kimpembe Presnel in the 69th minute. However, the PSG goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, denied the Islam execution.

In the 79th minute, Donnarumma returned to action. Kimpembe's ball flow bounced into Slimani and headed into PSG's goal, but Donnarumma swiftly secured the ball.

PSG maintained their lead until the long whistle to bring in three valuable points.