Paris FC 2-1 Strasbourg: Kebbal and Pagis keep the unbeaten run going
Ismaël Kebbal and Paul Pagis scored either side of half-time before an 88th-minute own goal from Marius Mbow gave Strasbourg a late consolation. Paris FC stay unbeaten through five Ligue 1 matchdays.
Ismaël Kebbal opened the scoring in the 18th minute and Paul Pagis doubled it early in the second half, and that was effectively the match. Marius Mbow turned the ball into his own net in the 88th minute to give Strasbourg something from the closing stages, but Paris FC held on for a 2-1 win that keeps them unbeaten through five Ligue 1 matchdays.
Five games, still unbeaten
Paris FC have not lost a Ligue 1 match this season — a draw at Troyes on the opening weekend, wins over Nice and Marseille, a draw with Lyon, and now this win over Strasbourg. That run puts them third with 11 points, two behind leaders Monaco and one clear of fourth-placed Lille.
Line-ups
| Team | Starting XI |
|---|---|
| Paris FC (4-2-3-1) | Trapp; Coppola, Mbow, Traoré, Camara; Pagis, Lees-Melou; López, Sinayoko, Koleosho; Kebbal |
| Strasbourg (4-1-4-1) | Jørgensen; Doukoure, Mitchell, El Mourabet, Oso; Antwi; Reyna, Diogo Sousa, Nanasi, Yassine; Ortega Conde |
Where the table stands
| Club | Position | Points | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris FC | 3rd | 11 pts | Champions League (top 3) |
| Strasbourg | 8th | 7 pts | No European or relegation zone |
What's next
Paris FC head into the international break as one of just three unbeaten teams left in Ligue 1, alongside league leaders Monaco and second-placed Lyon. Strasbourg will look to tighten up a defence that has now conceded as many goals as they have scored — ten of each through five games.
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