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:
Half-time! PSG 0-1 Newcastle
45+3 mins: Oh close! Alexander Isak almost gets in behind Milan Skriniar who lunges for the ball right on the edge of the box. The defender comes away with possession but that was a risky move.
A second Newcastle goal could kill the game off.
The whistle goes for half-time. Newcastle are almost there. 45 minutes left to play.
PSG 0-1 Newcastle
45 mins: Three minutes of added time to play before the break.
PSG 0-1 Newcastle
43 mins: Newcastle’s main objective here is to hold on to their lead but they are trying to create opportunities in the attacking side of the pitch.
Anthony Gordon and Miguel Almiron just can’t combine and get in behind the PSG line.
PSG 0-1 Newcastle
40 mins: AC Milan have equalised against Borussia Dortmund meaning as things stand there are just two points separating all four teams.
What a group this one is. Five minutes to go until half-time.
PSG 0-1 Newcastle
37 mins: PSG have created 10 efforts already but they haven’t been able to break through Newcastle’s defence. There’s been a few nervous moments for the visitors though.
This game has the feel of one that if PSG get one, they’ll go on to get a couple more.
PSG 0-1 Newcastle
34 mins: PSG have perhaps lost a bit of zip in their play. They won’t be happy right now. If they lose this game there is an unbelievable amount of pressure on them for the final gameweek.
The hosts are still on top though despite the scoreline.
PSG 0-1 Newcastle
31 mins: One of the potential downsides for Eddie Howe is the lack of depth on the bench. With all Newcastle’s injuries the starting XI may need to see out the remainder of this game.
Save! PSG turn the ball over in midfield and fly forward. Kolo Muani touches it up towards the box before Dembele takes over. He rolls the ball onto his left foot then shoots and forces Nick Pope into a low stop down to his right.
PSG 0-1 Newcastle
28 mins: Newcastle need to hold their nerve now. It’s a huge goal from Isak and sends Newcastle up to second in the group.
PSG try to respond. They sweep down the right side and and flick the ball into the box for Ousmane Dembele. He chests it down to Randal Kolo Muani who backheels it back to Dembele.
Dembele slides the ball over to Lee Kang-In on the left but his effort is blocked by Lewis Miley.
GOAL! PSG 0-1 Newcastle (Isak, 24’)⚽️
24 mins: Poached!
Newcastle score a massive goal in this Champions League campaign. Tino Livramento comes forward on the left wing and receives the ball from Anthony Gordon. The left-back weaves and wills his way to the edge of the box and cuts across the front of goal.
He passes it over to Miguel Almiron who checks inside. Lewis Miley darts in front of him and draws away the nearest defender providing Almiron the opportunity to shoot.
Almiron whips his effort towards the target but Gianluigi Donnarumma drops low and palms it away. Alexander Isak is the first to react and pokes it past the sprawled goalkeeper to send the visitors ahead.
PSG 0-0 Newcastle
21 mins: A PSG free kick over on the left side of the pitch is flicked into the box by Kang-In Lee and he dobs the ball into the middle in behind Newcastle’s line.
It bobbles over to the back post where Ousmane Dembele lets fly on a shot and slices it wide of the target.
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