Soccer News of Sunday, 14 May 2023

Source: www.sportsbrief.com

Neymar’s priceless reaction to Kylian Mbappe’s volley as PSG push for Ligue 1 glory

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Kylian Mbappe starred for Paris Saint-Germain in their comprehensive five-nil triumph against lowly-placed Ajaccio at the Parc des Princes on Saturday, May 13.

Mbappe bagged a brace to push PSG closer to the French title with a resounding win, putting some distance between themselves and second-placed Lens with three games to spare.

The Frenchman broke his goal-scoring duck in the game two minutes after recess in a scrappy fashion. But his second was an absolute screamer, a sensational volley in the 54th minute, Sportstar reports.

His volley lifted the roof of the stadium, sending the crowd gathered at the Parc des Princes into a state of euphoria, including Brazilian attacker Neymar, who is currently nursing an injury.

Kylian's goal forced Neymar to break out with a burst of infectious laughter, marvelling at the imperious nature of the goal, which was struck which a lot of ferocity and unerring accuracy.

Kylian Mbappe continued his goal-scoring spree as Paris Saint-Germain inches closer to an 11th Ligue 1 crown with a brace against struggling Ajaccio, Sports Brief reported.

Mbappe, who had scored five goals in his last four outings, netted a second-half double to help PSG tighten their grip at the summit of the table, going six points clear of second-placed Lens with three games to spare.

He doubled his tally with an exquisite finish when he unleashed an unstoppable volley in front of the box, which headed straight into the roof of the net.