Paris Saint-Germain managed to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League on Wednesday despite a draw conceded at Borussia Dortmund (1-1).
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It was the match of the year for PSG, the match of its survival in the Champions League. The Parisians conceded a draw (1-1) on Wednesday December 13 against Borussia Dortmund on the last day of the group stage of the Champions League. But this draw was enough for the Parisians to qualify for the round of 16 of the competition, thanks in particular to the score of the other Group F match between Newcastle and AC Milan (1-2) which was played at the same time.
A first period full of opportunities
Between PSG and Borussia Dortmund, the first half was rich in opportunities for both sides. The first ten minutes were balanced, with both teams attempting incursions and combinations without managing to create any big chances.
From the 10e minute, the opportunities multiply. At the 14e minute, Marius Wolf finds himself alone against Gianluigi Donnarumma in the Parisian penalty area, but sees his attempt miss.
The Parisians then followed up with big chances. Like Kylian Mbappé (17e) whose attempt is saved on the line by Niklas Süle, or by Bradley Barcola (20e), whose shot hits the post. We can also mention Randal Kolo Muani (24e) who sees his attempt pass a few centimeters from the Dortmund goals.
The BVB responds through Marco Reus, who strikes on goal with a half-volley inside the Parisian area (26e), deflected by Gianluigi Donnarumma.
At the half-hour mark, despite clear chances on each side, the score was still drawn between the two teams. Randal Kolo Muani had a chance just before half-time, but it was blocked by the BVB goalkeeper. The score no longer moves. Zero to Zero at the break.
Zaire-Emery shows the way
From the start of the second half, the Parisians went on the attack. At the 49e minute, Achraf Hakimi collects a cross from Kylian Mbappé in the Borussia Dortmund penalty area, but sees his shot blocked at the last minute by a BVB defender.
You have to wait until 51e minute to see the opening score. It is for Borussia Dortmund, with a goal signed by Karim Adeyemi with the help of the post. The Parisians did not take long to respond, through Warren Zaire-Emery who equalized in the 56the minute of a powerful strike at the entrance to the BVB penalty area, after an action initiated by an overflow from Kylian Mbappé on the left side. A goal everywhere.
The opportunities then become rarer. At the start of the last quarter of an hour of play (76e), Achraf Hakimi sends a deep pass to Kylian Mbappé, who manages to slip the ball into the back of the net, scoring the second Parisian goal. But the referee calls an offside position and the goal is cancelled. Always a goal everywhere.
The score will no longer move. Paris and Borussia Dortmund part with a draw (1-1), but that is enough for the Parisians to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League. PSG finished second in Group F, behind BVB. The adventure continues for the Parisian club.