Mbappé Magic Lifts PSG to 4-2 Win Over Amiens
Kylian Mbappé wrote the headlines in style on Sunday as his hat-trick propelled Paris Saint-Germain to a thrilling 4-2 victory over Amiens at the Stade du Cosmos. The French wonderkid’s incredible performance lit up the afternoon in Norman, as the visitors romped to a hard-earned win.
The result sees PSG extend their perfect start to the Ligue 1 season, following up their opening 4-0 thrashing of Nîmes with an equally impressive win in tough conditions. Amiens had given the capital club plenty to think about in a first half that ebbed and flowed, but MBappé’s trio of goals proved the difference, as he became the league’s top scorer in just three matches.
PSG’s star man broke the deadlock on 13 minutes, collecting a fine reverse pass from Ángel Di María before expertly slotting past Regnish Warzyha. Two minutes later, Amiens responded through Lamine Camara, who finished acrobatically after a nice combination with Mathias Lobry.
The pendulum swung back in PSG’s favor just before halftime as MBappé poked home his second, diverting a Leandro Paredes free kick around the Amiens wall, leaving the home side scratching their heads.
Amiens refused to yield, coming out strongly in the second half and pulling level against the run of play, courtesy of a powerful Christophe Herelle header 10 minutes into the session. However, the spirited hosts were ultimately unable to contain the rampant MBappé, who put an exclamation mark on PSG’s win with his trio of goals.
In first-half injury time, Warzyha had kept AMiens in the contest, producing a remarkable stop from a Neymar effort just before the break. Regrettably for the latter, his heroics didn’t prove enough to avert the inevitable.
And so, MBappÉ’s hat-trick concluded the scoring, capping a mesmerizing individual performance that left the Stade du Cosmos in raptures. His goals demonstrated a mastery of various methods, showcasing his ability both to create space and exert his influence in tight surroundings.
The victory serves PSG well ahead of a stiff test against Lyon in week four, with their first Champions League outing of 2022-23 soon to follow. In that context, MBappÉ’s display could prove critical in maintaining their early push for the Ligue 1 title and deep dive into the European arena.
As for Amiens, they will look to capitalize on their bright first hour and build momentum from another spirited performance. In particular, the return of goalkeeper Warzyha from injuries will be a significant bolster to their ranks, aiding their quest to rise into the upper echelons of the table.
At the end of a topsy-turvy bout, PSG’s quality across the park, including NBappÉ’s tour de force, proved the catalyst for a convincing triumph against a plucky Amiens side. As the scoreboard reflected, 4-2 was a score worthy of the occasion, setting the stage for what may be an absorbing and compelling Ligue 1 adventure.
