Neymar on his PSG debut. Photo: Rex features |
Neymar scored on his Paris St-Germain debut following his
world record £200m transfer from Barcelona.
world record £200m transfer from Barcelona.
The Brazilian had a hand in all three goals as PSG beat
Guingamp to maintain their 100 per cent start to the season.
Guingamp to maintain their 100 per cent start to the season.
Jordan Ikoko opened the scoring with an own goal moments
after Neymar’s pass to Edinson Cavani was cut out.
after Neymar’s pass to Edinson Cavani was cut out.
Neymar then assisted Cavani with an excellent through ball,
before the Uruguayan passed to his new team-mate late on to score from six
yards out, BBC reported.
before the Uruguayan passed to his new team-mate late on to score from six
yards out, BBC reported.
The 25-year-old Brazil international, who played on the left
side but got involved centrally too, had a bright debut with plenty of flicks
and tricks – although most of his shots were blocked before his late strike.
side but got involved centrally too, had a bright debut with plenty of flicks
and tricks – although most of his shots were blocked before his late strike.
Head-to-head with
Cavni and Di Maria
Cavni and Di Maria
6 shots, including
blocked (same as Cavani and Di Maria)
blocked (same as Cavani and Di Maria)
88 passes (Cavani 21,
Di Maria 63)
Di Maria 63)
76% passing accuracy
(Cavani 91%, Di Maria 86%)
(Cavani 91%, Di Maria 86%)
7 key passes (Cavani
2, Di Maria 0)
2, Di Maria 0)
22 duels (Cavani 4,
Di Maria 7)
Di Maria 7)
73% duel success
(Cavani 50%, Di Maria 29%)
(Cavani 50%, Di Maria 29%)
33 lost balls (Cavani
6, Di Maria 13)
6, Di Maria 13)
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