Neymar scores 2, PSG routs Angers 6-1 in French league

Neymar scored his first goals of season to help Paris Saint-Germain make up some lost ground in French league with a 6-1 rout of visiting Angers on Friday.

PSG moved up to second in sixth round after winning four games straight. defending champion started with two defeats.

Kylian Mbappé, who also scored, had first big chance at Parc des Princes in fifth minute saved by quick reacting Angers goalkeeper Paul Bernardoni.

But home side did t have to wait long for breakthrough, a fine goal from Alessandro Florenzi in seventh minute. Italian defender lifted ball over an opponent with his fist touch, n lobbed it over ar defender inside far post with his next. It was his first goal for PSG since his summer switch from Roma.

Neymar was next to test ’keeper, but Bernardoni wasn’t beaten until 36th, when Mbappé cut in between two defenders before teeing ball up for Neymar to shoot in off underside of crossbar.

Brazilian got his second goal from close distance in 47th, and Angers defender Ismael Traoré pulled one back in 52nd as home side relaxed.

PSG defender Presnel Kimpembe was forced to clear from Stephane Bahoken shortly afterward.

But Julian Draxler’s goal in 57th removed any tion of suspense, substitute Idrissa Gueye made it 5-1 in 71st, and Mbappé wrapped up scoring in 84th.

Im credits: AP

This story has t been edited by www.republicworld.com and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.