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・September 18, 2024 September 18 Sep 18
Paris Saint-Germain sneaks by Girona thanks to Gazzaniga (90') own goal
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Parc des Princes, Paris, FRA
Randal Kolo Muani - Five shots off benchKolo Muani generated five shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Girona.
ImpactKolo Muani came off the bench Wednesday after Marco Asensio (hamstring) was injured and subbed off in the 39th minute. Kolo Muani immediately became involved in the attack, however it was an inefficient day as none of his five shots were on target. He has yet to start a game this season, and now he may have the chance since Asensio's status is uncertain.
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Achraf Hakimi - Six shots in Wednesday's winHakimi registered six shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Girona.
ImpactWhile Hakimi often finds himself as part of the attack, Wednesday's Champions League opener was a new level. He took six shots, by far his most in a PSG shirt, in addition to creating four chances and recording four crosses for the third time in his last four matches (including Ligue 1). He also was strong defensively, winning one tackle, intercepting two passes and making two clearances in the clean sheet. Hakimi has shown early on that he will be a more threatening attacker than he was last season, making him likely to be one of the most productive defenders in the world.
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Ousmane Dembele - Eight shots in winDembele had eight shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 1-0 win versus Girona.
ImpactDembele led the attack Wednesday as he took a team-high and a season-high eight shots, with two on target. He also created three chances for his teammates and took three corners. Dembele has had an excellent start to the season and early signs are pointing towards him being PSG's talisman following the departure of Kylian Mbappe.
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Matvey Safonov - Clean sheet in first startSafonov had one save and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Girona.
ImpactSafonov made his first career PSG start Wednesday and marked the occasion with a clean sheet. His defense played an excellent 90 minutes, only needing Safonov to make a single save. Although it's unlikely he will play next time around in the Champions League (at Arsenal on Oct. 1), Safonov should have more opportunities when PSG plays weaker sides.
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Oriol Romeu - Strong defensively in lossRomeu registered six tackles (two won) and two clearances in Wednesday's 1-0 loss against Paris Saint-Germain. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 43rd minute.
ImpactRomeu put together a solid defensive performance Wednesday as he attempted six tackles, blocked a season-high two shots and made his first two clearances of the season. He was well on his way to a clean sheet too, but Paulo Gazzaniga scored an own goal in the 90th minute.
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Cristhian Stuani - Two shots in lossStuani recorded two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
ImpactStuani was the only Girona player to register a shot on goal Wednesday, a somewhat concerning sign for the team's future in the competition. He also put up solid work on the defensive end as he recorded one tackle, one interception, one clearance and one blocked shot before he was subbed off in the 58th minute for Portu.
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Paulo Gazzaniga - Scores own goal in lossGazzaniga recorded five saves and allowed one goal, but also 0 an own goal in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 74th min...
ImpactGazzaniga had a rough start to his Champions League campaign as he scored an own goal in the 90th minute with the match tied at 1-1. He looked strong before that as he made five saves, but that mistake at the end of the match ruined his night. He faces a much easier matchup next in the Champions League, a home match versus Feyenoord on Oct. 2.
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