Off the bench, anger explodes → PSG in crisis saved Lee Kang-in 25 minutes was enough Final goal, AS42! Cheers to come from behind
Dec 19, 2024
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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), led by head coach Luis Enrique, beat AS Monaco 4-2 in an away match in French Ligue 1 in the 2024-2025 season at Louis II Stadium in Monaco on the 19th (Korea time). PSG took the lead in the 23rd minute of the first half with Desiree Dué's first goal. However, Elise Ben-Sergir and Brill Embolo lost points in a row and were dragged 1-2 away. PSG brought the game to square one with Usman Dembele's equalizer. After that, he tied the scores of Gonzalo Hamus and Dembele to win the game. As a result, PSG continued its unbeaten streak in its opening 16 games with 12 wins and 4 draws (40 points). He also maintained his No. 1 position. On the other hand, AS Monaco (30 points) was satisfied to remain in third place in the league.
Lee Kang-in started the game on the bench. He replaced Bradley Barcola in the 20th minute of the second half when the game was 2-2.
Lee Kang-in set the stage for the winning goal with his sharp toes. He was a kicker in the 38th minute of the second half when he was in a right corner. Lee Kang-in fired a sharp cross and it was accurately delivered to Hamus' head who jumped from the gate. PSG took the lead as Hamus' header cut through the net. It was Lee Kang-in's second help of the season this season.
Lee Kang-in connected Dembele's ball back with a left-footed shot in extra time in the second half. However, Lee Kang-in's shot crossed the opponent's goalkeeper's hand and bounced off the post. It left a regret.
According to Footmob, a soccer statistics company, Lee Kang-in recorded a pass success rate of 84% (16/19) and 23 touches in 25 minutes. The media gave Lee Kang-in a 7.0 rating.
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Lee Kang-in will play against Lance in the Coupe de France (France Cup) on the 23rd.
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