Tuesday September 18, 2012 Group Stage: Group A Finished Parc des Princes

Paris Saint-Germain 4 - 1 Dynamo Kiev

  • Ibrahimovic 19’ (pen.)
  • Thiago Silva 29’
  • Alex 32’
  • Pastore 90’
  • Veloso 87’

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    Classy PSG crush Dynamo Kiev

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  • Live Commentary

    Time:90'
    • Paris Saint-Germain
    • Dynamo Kiev
    • 90' Nene tries to whip in an audacious fifth for PSG but that's it! PSG run out 4-1 winners. What a smart, comfortable and impressive victory for the home side.
    • 89' GOAL! Pastore finally grabs the goal he deserves for a fine individual performance. Nene skuips past several challenges before feeding Pastore on the left of the Kiev area, who composed himself to slot past an unfortunate Koval.
    • 86' GOAL! Kiev have what seems a consolation strike. A corner routine falls to Veloso wide on the right and his left-footed drive evades all challenges and flies into the back of the net. Maybe a little too late.
    • 82' PSG have begun to run down the clock with some flash passing exercises, obviously being applauded by the ardent home faithful.
    • 80' Debutant and goal scorer Thiago Silva is taken off to save the legs and is replaced by Camara for PSG.
    • 78' Lavezzi latches onto a fine Pastore lob but his shot is well blocked by Betao.
    • 77' The highly impressive Menez makes way for Nene to a huge applause from the home faithful.
    • 76' Kranjcar is off for Kiev, Gusev is his replacement.
    • 75' Pastore nearly slots in a well deserved goal. He jinks around two challenges but his drive across goal from 18 yards flashes past the post.
    • 74' Kranjcar tries his luck again from distance but his effort skids off the surface and offers no trouble to Sirigu
    • 72' The big man is off! Ibrahimovic is replaced by Lavezzi after a solid performance and goal to his name.
    • 70' Another Ibrahimovic chance and another Ibrahimovic chip attempt. This time he's 20 yards out on the right and curls a chip goal wards but fails to beat Koval.
    • 68' Another PSG counter attack catches Kiev off guard but this time they cope with the pace. Taiwo down the left for Kiev is a useful outlet and definitely needs to be utilised more.
    • 66' Saying that, the away side are enjoying much more possession in the middle but can't seem to create the necessary chances. PSG have been superb in curtailing any Kiev threat.
    • 64' Kiev have won only two of their last 28 Champions League games away from home and it certainly doesn't look to be changing. They havent had an effort on goal this half.
    • 62' Menez and Jallet manage to torment the left side of Kiev's side again before Jallet completely misses the ball attempting to cross.
    • 61' The pace of the game has dramatically dropped with petty fouls conceded and PSG content with the lead.
    • 59' A penalty shout for PSG but the refereee correctly calls no. Menez skips past Taiwo in the box but looses his footing rather than being fouled.
    • 58' Ancelotti's men are perfectly happy to slow the game down now and grind down the resistance of Kiev. Players are switching roles freely and receiving a rapturous cheer from the crowd for each pass. Too early to celebrate?
    • 56' Verratti starts the show boating with some sumptuous flicks and stepovers and the home crowd lap it up.
    • 54' PSG steal the ball and fly off on another counter attack. Chantome's skill finds Ibrahimovic 25 yards out but his ambitious effort sails well over the bar.
    • 53' The away side enjoy a rest in the PSG half, spraying the ball around at ease but lacking any incisive moves.
    • 51' Kiev are bringing in the changes- the injured Garmash is replaced by Vukojevic.
    • 50' More masterful play from Pastore sets up Ibrahimovic again. Pastore curls a magnificent ball out to Jallet down the right who swings in a ball for Ibrahimovic in front of goal. Instead of adding to his tally he tries to tee up a team mate and the danger is cleared.
    • 49' Verratti is dragged to the floor by Raffael and already tensions are rising. Dynamo aren't really playing with more urgency in these opening exchanges.
    • 48' We have a break in play as Garmash is down injured for Kiev.
    • 47' Betao has come on for the away side in place of Mykhalik
    • 46' We're off again! Can Kiev pull off a remarkable comeback?
    • 45' That's it- half time and all sorts of problems to ponder for Kiev at the break.
    • 44' Once again Ibrahimovic finds himself in front of goal with a golden chance to add to the extensive lead. 40 yards out he dispossess Miguel, glides towards goal but can only poke his shot at Koval.
    • 43' Kranjcar finds a small opening 20 yards out but drags his effort wide. If the away side are going to recover they need more of these chances and quick.
    • 41' Kiev will be relieved to have some pressure in the PSG half but even Ibrahimovic is tracking back and forces a Kiev mistake for a goal kick.
    • 40' Maxwell is penalised for hauling down Yarmolenko but the well placed freekick is deflected out for a corner.
    • 38' Carlo Ancelotti will be thrilled by the opening half for PSG. They have been fluid, direct and extremely dangerous.
    • 37' Kiev clear but unless the manage to halt the pace of Jallet and Pastore down the right flank then they could be in for more punishment.
    • 36' Jallet canters forward down the right again and causes havoc, combining with Ibrahimovic to force a corner from a dangerous cross into the area.
    • 34' Kiev have a tiny spell of possession as a decent cross finds Raffael in space however his header balloons well over the bar. The home side are far too comfortable at the back, they can stroll around at ease.
    • 32' GOAL! Well PSG are rampant. The resulting corner is well worked as Alex drops off, loses his marker and lashes a 12 yard drive down into the bottom corner. Crisp finish and all but confirms the points on the half hour! 3-0 PSG!
    • 31' Pastore has been lethal down the left and Kiev have no answer. He is skipping past challenges and regularly has a plethora of options. This time his cross earns PSG a corner.....
    • 29' GOAL! It's a debut strike for Thiago Silva. Dynamo clearly haven't learnt as the chances keep coming for PSG. A corner is flicked on and Silva rushes in at the back post to double PSG's lead. 2-0!
    • 27' Pastore breaks down the right wing- counter attacking far too easily. He pauses 25 yards out on the right lashing an effort just over Kiev's bar. That's a warning sign for Kiev.
    • 24' Some superb skills on show in the middle of the park by PSG, but equally Kiev are responding with some very heavy challenges. This is the key battle and Kiev are losing out constantly.
    • 22' It should be 2-0 for the home side. Another clever ship forward over the top of Kiev's high lined defence releases Ibrahimovic on the left hand side of the box. He tries to go for the sublime, attempting to chip Koval but his effort is easily saved.
    • 20' Since the goal Kiev have come into the game with some constructive possession. Ex-Tottenham player Nico Kranjca has been a fine signing for the away side and is trying to impose himself but desperately needs some help in the middle.
    • 17' GOAL! Who else? Ibrahimovic steps up to curve the ball in, sending Koval the wrong way. In a Cantona-esq style the Swede soaks up the applause, arms raised. 1-0 to PSG!
    • 16' PENALTY- Pastore slips in a delightful through ball and Menez is again the grateful recipient. He strolls into the box and turns, only to be fouled by Mykhalik. Big chance for the lead....
    • 13' Thiago Silva is finally making his PSG debut this evening, following his summer move from AC MIlan. The defender is floored by Betao in his own area. The forwards for Kiev are becoming frustrated and feeding off scraps.
    • 11' Menez is released down the left for PSG with a ball over the top from Ibrahimovic but he hesitates and his shot is well blocked by the Kiev backline. All the danger coming from PSG right now.
    • 9' Kiev have already resorted to the long ball and it goes straight out for a goal kick. The home side are extremely comfortable.
    • 7' There is some history between the sides. PSG were beaten in the Quarter Finals of the UEFA Cup by Kiev back in 2009. If history is going to repeat itself then the away side need to get the ball. It's all PSG!
    • 5' Ibrahimovic collects a smart cross field ball on the chest in acres of space but luckily for Kiev he’s offside. They’ll have to guard PSG’s talisman far closer than that if they are going to stop him adding to his impressive 28 Champions League goals.
    • 4' Kiev finally get hold of the ball and are greeted by a chorus of boos! They already seem perfectly happy to sit back and frustrate the home side.
    • 3' Some magnificent play down the left by Menez finds Pastore through on goal a few yards out but his chipped shot is smothered by Koval. The corner comes to nothing but what a start by the home side.
    • 2' Any early scare for the away side as a clever pull back by Ibrahimovic finds Pastore 12 yards out but Dynamo Kiev manage to scramble the ball clear.
    • 1' Here we go! KICK OFF!
    • 19:40 Despite spending a massive £130 million this summer the French side drew their first three games but managed to win their last two. Dynamo Kiev head into the match third in the Ukranian UPL with both teams buoyed by victories on Friday night.
    • 19:35 The task could be quite daunting for the away side. PSG are unbeaten in their last 19 games at home in European competition, qualifiers included. Their last defeat dates back to November 2006 in the group stages of the UEFA Cup against Hapoel Tel-Aviv. They also have to keep quiet a certain Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
    • 19:30 Tonight is a big occasion for both sides. Bank-breaking Paris Saint-Germain start their quest to dominate Europe, having been absent from the Champions League since the 2004/05 campaign. Dynamo Kiev on the other hand haven’t been in the competition since 2009/10.
    • 19:25 Here's the TEAM NEWS- PSG: Sirigu, Jallet, Alex, Silva, Maxwell, Verratti, Chantome, Matuidi, Menez, Pastore, Ibrahimovic. Subs: Camara, Douchez, Bodmer, Armand, Gameiro, Nené, Lavezzi. /// DYNAMO KIEV: Koval, Silva, Hacherydy, Mykhalik, Taiwo, Garmash, Veloso, Yarmolenko, Kranjcar, Raffael, Brown. Subs: Ninkovic, Shoykovski, Husyev, Vukojevic, Betao, Mehmedi, Bohdanov.
    • 19:20 Welcome everybody to our LIVE coverage of Paris Saint-Germain against the Ukrainian side Dynamo Kiev from the Parc Des Princes.

  • Summary

    • 89' GOAL! Pastore finally grabs the goal he deserves for a fine individual performance. Nene skuips past several challenges before feeding Pastore on the left of the Kiev area, who composed himself to slot past an unfortunate Koval.
    • 86' GOAL! Kiev have what seems a consolation strike. A corner routine falls to Veloso wide on the right and his left-footed drive evades all challenges and flies into the back of the net. Maybe a little too late.
    • 32' GOAL! Well PSG are rampant. The resulting corner is well worked as Alex drops off, loses his marker and lashes a 12 yard drive down into the bottom corner. Crisp finish and all but confirms the points on the half hour! 3-0 PSG!
    • 29' GOAL! It's a debut strike for Thiago Silva. Dynamo clearly haven't learnt as the chances keep coming for PSG. A corner is flicked on and Silva rushes in at the back post to double PSG's lead. 2-0!
    • 17' GOAL! Who else? Ibrahimovic steps up to curve the ball in, sending Koval the wrong way. In a Cantona-esq style the Swede soaks up the applause, arms raised. 1-0 to PSG!
    • 19:25 Here's the TEAM NEWS- PSG: Sirigu, Jallet, Alex, Silva, Maxwell, Verratti, Chantome, Matuidi, Menez, Pastore, Ibrahimovic. Subs: Camara, Douchez, Bodmer, Armand, Gameiro, Nené, Lavezzi. /// DYNAMO KIEV: Koval, Silva, Hacherydy, Mykhalik, Taiwo, Garmash, Veloso, Yarmolenko, Kranjcar, Raffael, Brown. Subs: Ninkovic, Shoykovski, Husyev, Vukojevic, Betao, Mehmedi, Bohdanov.

Team Line-up & Ratings

  • Paris Saint-Germain

    Manager: Carlo Ancelotti

  • Dynamo Kiev

    Manager: Yuri Semin

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    • Player Y! Users Expert My Rating
      Goalkeeper
      6.5 6
      Defenders
      6.9 8
      Goal 7.1 6
      Goal Substitution Out81′ 7.5 7
      6.3 5
      Midfielders
      7.9 7
      6.6 7
      6.5 7
      Strikers
      Substitution Out77′ 6.2 8
      Goal 7.1 9
      Goal Substitution Out73′ 7.7 8
      Subs
      Substitution In81′ 5.2 6
      Substitution In77′ Yellow Card 6.2 6
      Substitution In73′ 6.4 6
    • Player Y! Users Expert My Rating
      Goalkeeper
      4 6
      Defenders
      3.4 5
      3.8 5
      Substitution Out45′ 3.8 4
      4.8 6
      Midfielders
      Substitution Out53′ 3.1 6
      Goal 4.6 7
      4.2 6
      Substitution Out77′ 3.9 6
      3.8 4
      Strikers
      4 4
      Subs
      Substitution In77′ 2.5 5
      Substitution In53′ 4.5 5
      Substitution In45′ 3.9 6

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  1. these 2 teams r amazing! psg are surely going to be the­ best in the world

    From , on Wed 19 Sep 17:18

  2. PSG should realistically top this group

    From Mr Burns, on Tue 18 Sep 21:19

  3. Kiev yo we gots this no worries!!!

    From Brendan, on Tue 18 Sep 20:47

  4. I mean PSG win ofc

    From Clyde The gr8, on Tue 18 Sep 20:23

  5. PSG are too good

    From Dat 'COYG' Gunner, on Tue 18 Sep 20:20

  6. A draw!

    From Clyde The gr8, on Tue 18 Sep 19:36

  7. DYNAMO KIEV COME ON "!!!!

    From Ruslan Yurchuk, on Tue 18 Sep 19:04

  8. forza Kyiv!

    From , on Tue 18 Sep 18:39

  9. C'mon Kiev!

    From Bsun, on Tue 18 Sep 10:16
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