French Ligue 1 – Joao Neves scores a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain defeats Toulouse 6-3
2025-08-31 04:43
Another match was staged in the third round of the 2025/26 French Ligue 1 season. Paris Saint-Germain, who played away, relied on Joao Neves' hat-trick, as well as goals from Barcola and Dembélé, and finally defeated Toulouse 6-3.
Seven minutes into the match, Zabarni crossed from the right, Barcora headed the ball past Dembélé, who attempted a shot but it was too weak. João Neves then hooked the ball in, giving Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 lead. In the ninth minute, Fabian Ruiz passed the ball to Barcora, who then shot low from the penalty area to make it 2-0.
In the 14th minute, Ashraf's cross from the penalty area was blocked, and Joao Neves stopped the ball and then hooked the ball to score, helping Paris Saint-Germain to continue leading Toulouse 3-0. In the 27th minute, Paris Saint-Germain created an offensive opportunity. Joao Neves in the penalty area tried to fall to the ground and shot but failed to touch the ball.
In the 29th minute, Douai was brought down by Toulouse midfielder Cáceres while attempting to dribble past the defense, prompting the referee to award a penalty to Paris Saint-Germain. Dembélé converted the penalty to extend Paris Saint-Germain's lead to 4-0.
In the 37th minute, Toulouse's corner kick was cleared. Mario Saul, who was at the top of the penalty area, took the ball and shot from a long distance, but it was blocked by Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Chevalier. Charlie Cresswell then made a follow-up shot and scored, helping Toulouse to equalize 1-4.
In first-half stoppage time, Donham was knocked down by Nuno Mendes during an attack, awarding Toulouse a penalty. Cáceres's subsequent penalty was parried by Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Chevalier, but the referee ruled that a Paris Saint-Germain player had entered the penalty area prematurely, awarding Cáceres another penalty. However, Chevalier again saved Cáceres's penalty.
In the 49th minute of the second half, Barcora was tripped by Toulouse defender Sidibé while shooting in the penalty area, prompting the referee to award a penalty to Paris Saint-Germain. Dembélé then converted the penalty, extending Paris Saint-Germain's lead to 5-1. In the 70th minute, Dembélé was injured and replaced by Gonzalo Ramos.
In the 78th minute, Paris Saint-Germain's attack was cleared, and João Neves scored with a long shot from the top of the penalty area, helping Paris Saint-Germain to a significant lead over Toulouse 6-1. In the 89th minute, Donham broke through the defense and passed the ball to the front of the goal, and Geboho pushed forward and scored, helping Toulouse to make the score 2-6.
In the second half stoppage time, Hidalgo passed the ball, and Vossach received the ball and shot from the top of the penalty area, making the score 3 to 6.
In the end, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Toulouse 6-3 away.