Paris FC rise from third to second as unbeaten run continues | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Paris FC beat Strasbourg 2-1 at Stade Jean Bouin to remain unbeaten and move second in Ligue 1. Ilan Kebbal put Paris FC ahead in the 18th minute after Lassine Sinayoko teed him up from the right. After the restart, Pablo Pagis doubled the lead from a Maxime Lopez cross on a fast break (57.), before Mamadou Mbow's own goal set up a tense finish (88.). Paris FC controlled the numbers with 17 attempts to Le Racing's five. Paris FC visit Lorient next, while Le Racing travel to Nice.

Player of the Match: Maxime Lopez dictated the game with four key passes and 77 of 81 completed passes, and he supplied the cross for the second goal.

Stat of the Match: Le Racing registered just one shot on target, underlining their limited threat.

Three Things We Learned: Paris FC attempted 17 shots, illustrating sustained attacking pressure. Lopez produced four key passes and 14 successful final third balls, showing why he ran midfield. Le Racing finished without a single corner and needed a late own goal to get on the scoresheet.