Ligue 1 26/27 · Round 6 · SAT, OCT 10
Paris Saint-Germain vs Le Mans FC match report: Paris Saint-Germain beat Le Mans FC
Paris Saint-Germain pulled clear after the break at home to Le Mans FC, turning a narrow half-time lead into a comfortable win.
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Result
Paris Saint-Germain won 3-1 after leading 1-0 at half-time. The home side added two more goals in the second half before Le Mans FC pulled one back. The outcome was a home win.
Goals
Beraldo opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 19th minute. Louis Mafouta equalised in the 54th minute, assisted by Lucas Calodat. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia restored the lead in the 61st minute, and Maghnes Akliouche made it 3-1 in the 68th minute with an assist from Warren Zaire-Emery.
Key stats
Paris Saint-Germain dominated possession with 73 percent to Le Mans FC's 27 percent. The home side also had more dangerous attacks, 50 to 22, and more shots on target, 7 to 4. Le Mans FC committed more offsides, 5 to 1.
Discipline
Le Mans FC picked up five yellow cards while Paris Saint-Germain received none. Neither side had a player sent off.
Verdict
Paris Saint-Germain controlled the match on the numbers and turned that control into a 3-1 win. Le Mans FC stayed in the match until the equaliser but could not contain the home side's second-half pressure. The result leaves Paris Saint-Germain with a home win and Le Mans FC with a defeat.