Many Opportunities Failed To Become Goals, PSG Swallowed A 3-1 Defeat At Nantes Headquarters

JAKARTA – Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) lost when they visited Nantes headquarters. Le Parisiens came home nil-handed due to a 1-3 defeat of the match.

This week's 25th French League match will take place at the Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday morning WIB. Nantes' three winning goals were scored by Randal Kolo Muani, Quentin Merlin and Ludovic Blas each, while PSG were only able to reply through Neymar.

Quoting ANTARA, despite losing, PSG still tops the Ligue 1 standings with 59 points. Meanwhile, Nantes is in fifth place with a collection of 38 points.

Nantes was able to take the lead quickly in the fourth minute. Randal Kolo Muani managed to tear the PSG goal with a right foot kick. Score 1-0 to the home team.

Entering the eighth minute, Lionel Messi had a chance to equalize. However, the action still cannot beat goalkeeper Alban Lafont.

Instead of replying, the PSG goal had to concede again in the 16th minute. Quentin Merlin got his name on the scoreboard with a left footed shot after using Osman Bukari's pass. Nantes winning 2-0.

PSG got a disaster in injury time. Giorgio Wijnaldum did a handball in the forbidden box so the referee awarded a penalty to Nantes. The penalty obtained was then completed perfectly by Ludovic Blas and Nantes closed the first half with a 3-0 advantage over PSG.

In the second half, PSG immediately took the initiative to attack in order to reduce the position.

PSG's efforts finally paid off in the 47th minute. Neymar scored a goal against Nantes thanks to an assist from Lionel Messi. PSG still trailing 3-1.

PSG actually got a penalty in the 58th minute. Unfortunately, the execution of Neymar's penalty could be thwarted by goalkeeper Alban Lafont.

The Paris club failed to add a goal in the remaining matches and Nantes secured a 3-1 victory in this match.