January 19, 2023 at 2:42 PM EST
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EPL Staff Editor
January 19, 2023 at 2:30 PM EST
PSG lift the trophy
The French side are greeted with fireworks as they lift the trophy.
The Saudis definitely know how to put on a show, even if it is for a friendly match.
EPL Staff Editor
January 19, 2023 at 2:16 PM EST
Full-time: PSG 5-4 Saudi All-Stars
The crowd were treated to a great spectacle with Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo all among the scorers.
PSG were down to 10 men by the 39th minute but it didn’t show.
What a treat we’ve had on this Thursday.
EPL Staff Editor
January 19, 2023 at 2:10 PM EST
90 mins – We have another goal
The ninth goal of the game sees the Saudi All-Stars make it 5-4.
Talisca scores a deserved goal which is pretty much the last kick of the game.
EPL Staff Editor
January 19, 2023 at 2:02 PM EST
Five minutes remaining
There are five minutes left of this exhibition match.
We have seen eight goals with PSG leading 5-3.
It really has had it all.
EPL Staff Editor
January 19, 2023 at 1:55 PM EST
78 mins – Ekitike makes it 5-3
I said the standard had gone down but PSG were still able to bring on Ekitike.
He has had to play second fiddle to Mbappe, Neymar and Messi but he shows his quality with sublime finish, leaving the opposition keeper with no chance.
This game is over (probably).
EPL Staff Editor
January 19, 2023 at 1:52 PM EST
75 mins – There’s been less action
With Mbappe, Neymar, Messi and Ronaldo off, this game has definitely slowed down.
The standard has inevitably gone down but you wouldn’t be surprised if the Saudi All-Stars scored another goal to make it 4-4.
The game will go to penalties if it is all-square at full-time but PSG are currently leading 4-3.
EPL Staff Editor
January 19, 2023 at 1:45 PM EST
The current match winner
Mbappe got on in the act on the hour mark.
EPL Staff Editor
January 19, 2023 at 1:39 PM EST
62 mins – PSG ring the changes
Messi, Mbappe and Neymar are among those who have been replaced.
EPL Staff Editor
January 19, 2023 at 1:37 PM EST
60 mins – Ronaldo is replaced
Ronaldo has been substituted on the hour mark.
Not a bad way to start life in Saudi with a double.
EPL Staff Editor
January 19, 2023 at 1:36 PM EST
60 mins – PSG 4-3 Saudi All-Stars
Mbappe scores from the spot by sending the keeper the wrong way.
It’s 4-3 to PSG.
EPL Staff Editor
January 19, 2023 at 1:35 PM EST
59 mins – PSG have been awarded a penalty
PSG have been awarded a second penalty of the evening. This time for handball.
Mbappe will take it rather than Neymar.
EPL Staff Editor
January 19, 2023 at 1:33 PM EST
56 mins – It’s 3-3
This game really is crazy.
Jang has now headed the ball into the net to make it 3-3.
PSG are down to 10 men but they are not giving up the fight.
I have a feeling there’s going to be more goals in this one.
EPL Staff Editor
January 19, 2023 at 1:29 PM EST
53 mins – PSG make it 3-2
Wow. Mbappe really is a nightmare to defend against.
Mbappe, who is now wearing the captain’s armband, beats his man twice and then plays the ball low across the box.
Sergio Ramos is there to steer the ball into the net.
The 10 men of PSG are 3-2 up.
EPL Staff Editor
January 19, 2023 at 1:23 PM EST
48 mins – It was almost 3-2 to the Saudi All-Stars
The Saudi All-Stars win an early corner and really test Navas.
Navas shows why he has been so heavily coveted in the past with a fine stop down low.
EPL Staff Editor
January 19, 2023 at 1:20 PM EST
The second half is about to get underway
Ronaldo, Mbappe, Neymar and Messi are all back for the second half.
EPL Staff Editor
January 19, 2023 at 1:05 PM EST
PSG 2-2 Saudi All-Stars
That first half had everything.
Here’s a quick recap:
- Messi made it 1-0 after three minutes.
- Ronaldo equalised from the penalty spot after getting clattered by Navas.
- Bernat was sent off for PSG after a last-man challenge
- Marquinhos made it 2-1 with a finish from close range.
- Neymar missed a penalty.
- Ronaldo equalised just before the interval.
EPL Staff Editor
January 19, 2023 at 1:01 PM EST
50 mins – Ronaldo scores again
Oh my.
Ronaldo has made it 2-2 in stoppage time.
He goes close to scoring with a header but his effort hits the post.
Ramos fluffs his lines when he tries to clear but Ronaldo reacts to blast the ball past Navas.
2-2.
EPL Staff Editor
January 19, 2023 at 12:58 PM EST
47 mins – Neymar misses his penalty
Wow. Wow. Wow.
This has been some game. Neymar misses his penalty.
The Brazilian does his usual stuttered run-up and then his tame effort is easily saved. It remains 2-1 to PSG.
EPL Staff Editor
January 19, 2023 at 12:57 PM EST
46 mins – A penalty is awarded
That seems very harsh but Neymar has been awarded a penalty and he will take it.
Can the 10 men of PSG make it 3-1 before the break?
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