17 shots and a 2-1 win send Paris FC above Strasbourg

Paris FC take 2-1 win over Strasbourg

Paris FC defeated Strasbourg 2-1 at Stade Jean Bouin, Isilemulino, on Saturday, September 19. The hosts led 1-0 at half-time and held on for the victory after a late own goal gave Strasbourg a route back into the match.

Kebbal sets the hosts on their way

Paris FC made the breakthrough in the 18th minute. Lassine Sinayoko supplied Ilan Kebbal, who scored a normal goal to put the home side ahead. Strasbourg goalkeeper F. Jörgensen was required to make five saves during the match, but Paris FC maintained their advantage into the interval.

The second goal arrived in the 57th minute. Maxime López created the opening for Pablo Pagis, who finished to make it 2-0. Pagis was replaced by Jonathan Ikoné in the 68th minute, while Kebbal also left the field after 68 minutes. Strasbourg responded with several changes, including the introductions of Conrad Harder, Dario Essugo, Pape Demba Diop and Samuel Amo-Ameyaw.

Late own goal gives Strasbourg hope

Strasbourg reduced the deficit in the 88th minute when Moustapha Mbow scored an own goal. The visitors could not find an equaliser before the final whistle, leaving Paris FC with all three points.

Discipline became more prominent late on. Maxime López was booked in the 40th minute, while Diogo Sousa and Gessime Yassine received yellow cards for Strasbourg in the second half. Thibault De Smet and Luca Koleosho were both booked for Paris FC in the 90th minute. There were no red cards.

Paris FC create the clearer chances

The statistics show a controlled performance from Paris FC. They had 52% possession and completed 502 passes, compared with Strasbourg’s 48% and 466 accurate passes. More importantly, Paris FC recorded 17 shots to Strasbourg’s five, including 12 attempts from inside the box against three. They also led shots on target 7-1 and corners 3-0.

That shot advantage was greater than the final margin, although Strasbourg’s late own goal was the only score after Pagis doubled the lead. Paris FC committed 18 fouls to Strasbourg’s 12 and conceded 18 free kicks, but their defensive work limited the visitors to one effort on target.

Kebbal leads the ratings

Kebbal was the standout performer, earning an 8.2 rating. He played 68 minutes, scored once, produced two key passes and made two tackles. Sinayoko and Pagis each received 7.7, while López earned 7.6 after registering an assist and four key passes.

Paris FC move above Strasbourg

The result leaves Paris FC fifth in the Ligue 1 table with eight points from four listed games, while Strasbourg are sixth with seven points from four. Paris FC’s pre-match sequence was draw, win, win, draw; Strasbourg’s was loss, win, win, draw. The victory therefore strengthened Paris FC’s unbeaten run in the provided form sequence, while Strasbourg followed their listed positive results with a defeat.