Paris Saint-Germain extended its winning run to nine matches across all competitions with a commanding victory at Le Havre, powered by a stellar performance from Achraf Hakimi.
Hakimi Takes Center Stage as PSG Rotates Its Squad
Even while deploying a rotated lineup—often referred to in French football as an équipe bis—the visitors dismantled their Norman hosts. The match turned decisively in the second half when Hakimi completed a hat-trick in the 68th minute. The sequence began with a swift counter-attack engineered by Mika Godts, who delivered a precise assist to Hakimi. Though the defender’s initial strike took a deflection off goalkeeper Bodart, the ball bounced back onto Hakimi’s thigh and crossed the line to seal his third goal of the match.
Godts continued to demonstrate his rising influence within the squad following his recent performance and maiden goal against Lyon. His creative output troubled the Le Havre defense throughout the fixture. Earlier in the contest, Godts supplied a sharp cutback to Warren Zaïre-Emery, whose goalbound effort was crucially blocked by the back of Ouziad.
Managing the Match and Guarding the Lead
Le Havre attempted to pressure the visiting side early in the second half, trying to disrupt the rhythm of PSG’s tactical setup. The hosts carved out an opportunity when Lucas Digne advanced down the flank and pulled the ball back to Dro Fernandez. Fernandez unleashed a shot toward goal, but Bodart gathered the effort comfortably, prompting criticism from observers regarding the lack of power behind the youngster’s shot.
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Despite flashes of pressure from the Normandy side, PSG’s defensive structure held firm. The victory marks the club’s 9th success of rang across all competitions.
