PSG vs Newcastle LIVE: Champions League result and reaction as Kylian Mbappe cancels out Alexander Isak’s goal
PSG 1-1 Newcastle: A well-earned draw keeps Eddie Howe’s men in the competition
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Your support makes all the difference.Newcastle were left heartbroken in Paris after a stoppage penalty saw them draw with PSG in a critical Champions League group stage tie. The Magpies needed to avoid defeat to remain in the competition but three points would have left destiny in their hands.
The hosts were the more dominant side throughout though. They started the match in rapid fashion working the ball out to Kylian Mbappe and whipping crosses into the box. Newcastle’s defence, led by Jamaal Lascelles, was solid though and repelled the early onslaught before the attackers settled into the match.
Miguel Almiron’s effort from the right side of the box was palmed away by Gianluigi Donnarumma who only managed to tip it into the path of Alexander Isak. The forward poking home to send the visitors in front.
Things stayed that way, despite increasing pressure from the home side, until stoppage time. VAR judging that Tino Livramento had handled the ball inside the penalty area before Mbappe calmly slotting home the spot kick.
Relive the action below plus get the latest odds and tips for the match right here:
PSG 0-0 Newcastle
18 mins: After a rapid start, PSG have started to slow the tempo down and are probing at the Newcastle defence trying to figure out the weak points.
Joelinton recovers the ball in midfield but his forward pass is intercepted by Milan Skriniar and the host regain possession. Newcastle are going to have to be patient and they need to take their chances when they come.
PSG 0-0 Newcastle
15 mins: Quarter of an hour played now and Newcastle are seemingly relaxing into the game. Over in the other Group F fixture of the night, Borussia Dortmund have taken the lead against AC Milan meaning they are now third in the table as it stands.
PSG don’t like playing English teams in this competition. There is hope for Eddie Howe’s men.
PSG 0-0 Newcastle
12 mins: Newcastle are allowing PSG to dictate play. Hakimi is getting free roam over on the right wing when he comes forward and the Magpies aren’t closing down quickly enough to cut out the cross.
Miguel Almiron wins the ball back high up the pitch. He slots a pass into the box for Alexander Isak who takes his shot first time. He has to score but lifts the effort over the crossbar!
PSG 0-0 Newcastle
9 mins: Save!
Newcastle are undone as the ball comes up to Randal Kolo Muani. He flicks the ball back to Achraf Hakimi who bombs it forward on the right wing.
He easily nips around Tino Livramento then curls a low pass into the middle of the box. Kylian Mbappe arrives through the middle of the Newcastle defence, meets the ball and backheels it towards goal only for Nick Pope to make a great save with his feet!
PSG 0-0 Newcastle
8 mins: Kieran Trippier has his first test of the night as Kylian Mbappe flies at him one-on-one. Miguel Almiron is too far away to get back and double up but Trippier doesn’t need him.
He sticks a leg in on the edge of the box and pokes the ball away from the flying winger.
PSG 0-0 Newcastle
6 mins: Newcastle haven’t been able to get much possession of the ball but come forward down the right when they do turn over possession.
Miguel Almiron collects it on the wing before slipping a fine pass into the box as Lewis Miley darts inside. Manuel Ugarte is ahead of the teenager, holds him off and guides the ball out for the goal kick before the attack can develop any further.
PSG 0-0 Newcastle
3 mins: Newcastle marshall the ball out of play and Nick Pope smokes it long from the resultant goal kick. Alexander Isak is the target in the middle but Danilo comes sprinting past him and is fouled by the forward.
At the other end of the pitch, PSG work the ball into the box from the left. It bounces high and drops for the arriving Fabian Ruiz who volleys a tricky effort over the crossbar.
Kick off! PSG 0-0 Newcastle
The home side get the game underwaya and send the ball into the backline. It’s pumped long and cleared away from Newcastle’s defence before PSG recover the ball and flick it over to Kylian Mbappe on the left wing.
He collects the ball and drives forward getting the crowd excited in the process. A cross comes into the box but Jamaal Lascelles is on hand to nod it away.
PSG vs Newcastle
The players make their way out onto the pitch at the Parc des Princes. Newcastle must win to stay in the competition and leapfrog PSG in group F.
Can they do it?
Nick Pope on tonight’s match
“It’s a tough game but a good challenge.” Newcastle’s goalkeeper Nick Pope said.
“We’ve spoken as a group about what we’d have given to be here when we were chasing Champions League football. We were ruthless against Paris in the first game, and we don’t want any excuses this time.”
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