August 31, (THEWILL) — Joao Neves delivered a masterclass performance as Paris Saint-Germain demolished Toulouse 6-3 at Stadium de Toulouse, securing their third consecutive Ligue 1 victory this season. The Portuguese midfielder struck twice with spectacular overhead kicks within seven first-half minutes, setting the tone for an extraordinary encounter that saw PSG score three times in the opening quarter-hour for the first time in club history.
The European champions established complete dominance early, with Bradley Barcola adding a brilliant finish from a narrow angle between Neves’ two acrobatic efforts. Ousmane Dembele converted from the penalty spot after the half-hour mark to extend the lead to 4-0, before Charlie Cresswell managed to pull one back for the home side.
Toulouse had opportunities to reduce the deficit further before half-time when Nuno Mendes fouled Aron Donnum in the penalty area. Cristian Casseres saw his initial spot-kick saved by Lucas Chevalier, but the referee ordered a retake due to encroachment. The midfielder’s second attempt also failed to find the net, leaving Toulouse frustrated.
Referee Eric Wattellier awarded PSG another penalty early in the second period following Djibril Sidibe’s reckless challenge on Barcola. Dembele stepped up once more and converted successfully, before Neves completed his hat-trick with a magnificent long-range strike that made the score 6-1.
Despite the comprehensive defeat, Toulouse showed character in the closing stages through efforts from Yann Gboho and Alexis Vossah, which brought the final tally to 6-3. The result maintains PSG’s perfect start to the campaign and demonstrates their attacking capabilities under the new season’s early momentum.
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