Ilya Zabarnyi’s 39' goal lifts Paris Saint Germain past Estac Troyes

Zabarnyi decides a controlled PSG win

Paris Saint Germain beat Estac Troyes 1-0 at Parc des Princes, with Ilya Zabarnyi’s 39' goal settling the Ligue 1 match. Senny Mayulu supplied the assist, and the score was 1-0 after the goal and at half-time.

PSG controlled the game without adding to their lead. They held 74% possession, completed 836 accurate passes to Troyes’ 272 and registered 15 total shots to eight. Their 1.64 expected goals also exceeded Troyes’ 0.71. The scoreline therefore understated the hosts’ control, although Troyes goalkeeper H. Konaté made six saves and Estac still managed three shots on goal.

Zabarnyi was booked in the 34', five minutes before scoring, and finished as the standout performer with an 8.1 rating, 90 minutes and two shots on target. Estac’s Jérémy Le Douaron and Antoine Mille were booked in the 79' and 86', respectively. Both sides made changes after the break, but Troyes could not find an equaliser.

PSG extend their provisional lead

PSG went into the game top with 20 points from nine games and now have 23 points from 10, provisionally remaining #1. They are 15 points ahead of Troyes, who went into the match #16 with eight points and remain on eight after a sixth defeat. PSG’s latest result is a win after their pre-match sequence ended with five successive wins; Troyes’ latest result is a loss after a pre-match draw.