PSG Battles Back for 3-3 Draw with Strasbourg as Pacho Impacts Game
Published: November 4, 2023 | Last Updated: November 4, 2023
Paris Saint-Germain secured a dramatic 3-3 draw against Racing de Strasbourg in a pulsating Ligue 1 match at the Parc des Princes. Willian pacho entered the fray as a crucial substitute, impacting the game as PSG fought back from behind. Kendry Páez was an unused substitute for Strasbourg.
The match, played on November 4th, 2023, as part of the 8th round of the French Ligue 1 season, saw both Pacho and Páez return to club duty following international commitments with their national teams. Ecuador faced the USA (1-1) and Mexico (1-1) during the recent FIFA international break in October.
Strasbourg took a surprising lead,scoring three goals against a shaky PSG defense. Joaquín Panichelli found the net twice (26′ and 49′),with Diego Moreira adding another in the 41st minute. Recognizing the need for defensive reinforcement, PSG manager Luis Enrique brought on Willian Pacho in the 61st minute.
Pacho’s introduction appeared to stabilize the PSG backline, and the Parisian side mounted a spirited comeback. Bradley Barcola scored in the 6th minute, Gonzalo Ramos equalized in the 58th, and Senny Mayulu completed the scoring in the 79th minute, securing the 3-3 draw.
Prior to the match, the 24-year-old Pacho had made 6 starts in 7 games for PSG, accumulating 558 minutes of playing time. 18-year-old Páez had previously made 4 starts in 9 matches,totaling 380 minutes and scoring 1 goal.
Source: Futbolecuador.com