Paris Saint-Germain (A) - CL SF | Post-Match Thread

[stan bowles]

Yeah, especially that Rodri run form the right where NO ONE had made a run in the box was very disappointing. But it's ok. :)

Phil's got to gamble to try and get on the end of that. Same as with the cross from Walker in the second half.

 

[Amadeus71]

I don't understand this. PSG outplay us in the first half like nobody else, and then we outplay them even better in the second half. Perhaps they got tired after we upped the tempo.

Our fitness level is so much higher.We run 5 km more as a team than them.I knew right away that they won't be able to sustain our press and passing in the 2nd half like they did in the 1st.

 

[Marvin]

It's a funny old game. There we were all moaning at half time how dominant they were, men against boys blah blah blah. If there's one thing we have more than any other team in this competition it's staying power. It's remarkable how calm we were, didn't get flustered and gradually got back into the game. Actually looking back that last 10 mins of the first half we were starting move the ball around much better and Phil had that wonderful opportunity. The experienced pros like Kev, Gundagon and Rodri were never rattled. PSG couldnt keep the levels of energy up because they don't have to week in week out like we do.

I am not sure it was fitness. City dominated from the 46th minute. I think it was more a mentality thing. Their goal rocked us for 20 mins. And then we rocked them. I thought they'd come back into it at 1-1 but they didn't /couldn't.

 

[BerkshireBlue]

The goals were very lucky but that's what happens when you lay siege to the opponent's goal. Such a brave performance. Pep spoke in advance about embracing the occasion and we really did. Well done to every player but we are only half way there.

This reminds me of the Dortmund 2nd leg. We went into that game 2-1 up and were caught out for the first half as we were trying to control the game. We have to be very aggressive again and push them back.

They will be play-acting again and trying to get players yellow carded.

You could also say PSGs goal was lucky. And apart from that they created next to nothing

 

[goalmole]

Wants concrete boots

Better still, a concrete balaclava.

 

[Manc Born & Bred]

Would have to be Wembley mate

It’s a big if, but both English clubs reach the final then surely common sense (not normally associated with UEFA) must happen and the game be moved to somewhere in England. Even if fans can’t attend why, during a pandemic, would UEFA want everyone travelling unnecessarily.

 

[Wretched Vengeance]

First half was a bit brutal, but maybe that's what we wanted. Let them blow themselves out.

 

[Marvin]

I’d like to quote myself for a second

‘fuck off Mahrez you’re not taking this’

id also like to apologise and remind myself that I am a fucking moron. Well played Riyad

It was a poor free-kick. A moment of real luck.

 

[dobingsdobber]

So,the two best teams on the planet slugging it out.
Proper game and old-fashioned in a way,tackles flying in, great football,one team dominating each half,Bill Leivers and George Hannah would have loved playing in that.

 

[TFC]

The back 4 that finished the game is the one that should start next week for me, zin was great when he came on.

 

[leo_city]

Need to be careful with yellow cards. I thought the referee did well tonight after our equaliser. Before that, he was shite for a while giving nothing our way. But fair play, refs could easily be pressured in these sort of ties.

Luckily, yellows don't mean anything in this tie. And we escaped a red, Cancelo was close to getting one, but that Zinchenko sub worked wonders.

 

[percypawpaw]

Difficult first half, but great second half but its only half time lets keep everything crossed for next week, Come on City.

 

[mike1923]

First time we’ve come from behind at half time since cheltnam?

Dortmund?

 

[Kaidopep1]

‘Now they need to score just 2’
You ok hun?

Do you think them scoring two goals is highly impossible? You were the clearly better them, but don‘t forget that two goals were completely avoidable. Why shouldn‘t they be able to score 2 lucky goals?

 

[Marvin]

First half was a bit brutal, but maybe that's what we wanted. Let them blow themselves out.

Did they actually have any clear cut chances? They were on top and looked more dangerous but we were still well in the game.

 

[Bellamy's Caddy]

What a brilliant second half performance that was. First half they were the better side and looked a real threat and almost went 2-0 up in the second with that cross on the six yard box that was just too hard. I feared the worst at that point but we were superb after that.

2-1 is a great result away from home. That’s probably why we didn’t go too hung go. 2-2 and it’s a different ball game. Them having to come at us will suit us down to the ground.
Q
What a brilliant 8 days. Villa, Spurs and now this.

Agreed mate. They were the best team in the first half and played some great football, but we dug deep and created the chance for Foden before half time.

Second half, wow. We bossed it from start to finish. It reminded me of the Dortmund game, in that we seemed to wear them down and go up a gear.

Agree, that it felt like there was a third goal in there for us, but going in to the second leg with a lead is the most important thing.

It won't be an easy game next week, but we're in the driving seat and if we play like that again I'm not sure they'll be able to turn it around, even with some of their attacking talent. Really looking forward to it.

 

[OrigamiNinja]

Not even sure on the pace question.

But it's not necessarily a slight on sterling. Foden is one in a lifetime

If you take the ball away it’s probably a fair bet that Sterling is considerably quicker than Foden. Put at a ball at their feet and I doubt there’s much in it.

 

[BerkshireBlue]

I wonder what Foden and that diving clown were talking about at the end?

I think he was repeating what Neymar said to him at the half time whistle. Great stuff

 

[Sir peace frog]

What are the yellow card rules, kev and cancelo both carded, if they get one next game would they miss the final if we make it?

 

[nickamon]

Mahrez is the biggest wild card on this team. Potential to be a game changer every week.

Zinchenko coming on for Cancelo was a turning point. 2nd half intensity in general was completely different.

This and for me that characterizes him well for me. When he gets the game ball, I get the feeling he can create something anytime. X-factor indeed.