Paris FC stun PSG with dramatic 2-1 victory at Stade Jean Bouin, with Alimami Gory's stoppage-time winner ending the champions' perfect record in a thrilling Parisian derby.
Paris Saint Germain arrived at Stade Jean Bouin as runaway Ligue 1 leaders, sitting top of the table with 79 points from 34 matches. The defending champions boasted an impressive record of 25 wins, four draws, and only five losses. Meanwhile, Paris FC occupied 11th place with 41 points, struggling with inconsistent form. Few expected the underdogs to trouble the dominant PSG side.
The match began with PSG controlling possession, as expected from the league leaders. The visitors dominated the ball throughout the opening stages, keeping Paris FC pinned back in their own half. Despite their territorial advantage, PSG struggled to create clear chances against a well-organized home defense.
Barcola broke the deadlock in the 50th minute, firing PSG ahead with a clinical finish. The away side looked set to cruise to victory with their superior experience and quality. PSG's passing accuracy of 90 percent showcased their control, while they attempted 16 shots compared to Paris FC's eight.
However, Paris FC refused to surrender. Alimami Gory emerged as the home team's unlikely hero, scoring twice to turn the match on its head. Gory first leveled the score in the 76th minute with a well-taken finish.
The tension mounted as the match entered stoppage time. Gory struck again in the 90+4th minute, sending the Stade Jean Bouin crowd into raptures. His second goal proved decisive, handing Paris FC an improbable victory against the odds.
PSG's goalkeeper Matvey Safonov made seven saves but could not prevent the defeat. Gory's performance proved transformative after coming off the bench, registering two shots on target from his limited minutes. Paris FC's Pierre Lees Melou provided crucial support with three key passes throughout the contest.
The statistics revealed PSG's dominance in possession and chance creation. The champions held 63 percent possession and generated 0.61 expected goals. Paris FC's 0.37 expected goals shortfall made their victory even more remarkable. The home side managed only two shots on target yet converted both of Gory's opportunities.
PSG's unbeaten run suffered a significant blow with this defeat. The loss leaves the champions still top but vulnerable heading into the final stages of the season. Paris FC's stunning comeback offers hope for their fight against relegation.
