PSG Edges Angers with Ruiz’s Decisive Goal

PARIS: At Parc des Princes on Friday, Fabian Ruiz’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory for Paris Saint-Germain against Angers in their Ligue 1 encounter.

The current titleholders were not at their peak performance, yet the result signifies PSG’s second successive 1-0 triumph at the start of the domestic season, setting a firm base for upcoming challenges.

While PSG maintained ball control for much of the game, they faced difficulties transforming this dominance into clear scoring opportunities. Their foremost chance in the first half arose when Joao Neves was fouled inside the penalty area, leading to a penalty kick.

However, Ousmane Dembele, who had an impressive 35-goal record last season, sent his shot soaring over the crossbar, allowing Angers to remain competitive. Desire Doue’s curling shot nearly broke the deadlock, but the decisive moment came five minutes into the second half. Ruiz skillfully placed the ball into the corner of the net after Doue’s blocked pass found him.

Throughout the match, Ruiz continued to pose an attacking threat, with one attempt narrowly missing the target and another deflected shot hitting the post, underscoring his attacking prowess. Despite a somewhat lackluster display, Luis Enrique’s team did enough to clinch the three points, preserving their flawless start to the league campaign.

Reflecting on the win, Fabian Ruiz commented, “we must maintain this momentum. It’s crucial to focus on balance; it’s very significant. This marks my first goal this season, and it’s all about sustaining equilibrium.”

The game also featured an emotional farewell to Gianluigi Donnarumma, who received a heartfelt serenade from the home crowd following the match.