00:00The kind of occasion we all relish as football fans, non-stop hype all week long, and now for the
00:06action.
00:08Hello and welcome to a football stadium with a very rich history.
00:11We're at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
00:14I'm Derek Ray, positioned here on the commentary gantry, and alongside me at the microphone is Stuart Robson.
00:20And we're fully convinced this game will live up to its billing.
00:24It's Paris Saint-Germain up against Manchester United.
00:27We can talk about coaches and their methods, but it's now down to the players.
00:31Which ones are going to stand out, who will affect the game, and who will have the greater desire?
00:35It should be a cracking game, though.
00:39Oh, that's a fine save.
00:42Introducing the Paris Saint-Germain starters.
00:45Ashraf Hakimi plays with Nuno Mench in the full-back positions.
00:49Fabian plays alongside Vitor Ferreira in central midfield.
00:53And the lead striker is Ousmane Dembele.
00:58Well, what a great stop that was to deny United such an early goal.
01:02But the warning signs are certainly there.
01:05Yes, end-to-end stuff, but now they're forced to track back.
01:09Now just mistimed his run, and the flag going up.
01:15The line-up for Manchester United.
01:18Luke Shaw starts with Diogo Dalot in the full-back positions.
01:21And the idea is to have just the one striker up there trying to pose problems for the opposition.
01:28Running room galore for United.
01:31And pushed away to safety.
01:38Fabian.
01:41Now with Neves.
01:45Putting it out of play for a throw-in.
01:51Ferreira.
01:53And Fabian.
01:55And quick thinking defensively.
01:58Well, nice approach play, but the final pass wasn't quite good enough.
02:09Ferreira.
02:14Joao Neves.
02:16Committed challenge.
02:22Bruno Fernandes.
02:24Here's Luke Shaw.
02:26Now can he get on the end of this one?
02:29That's a good-looking ball.
02:32Superb defensive judgment to end the attack.
02:42Bruno Fernandes.
02:44Well, nothing to split in the two sides, but this move looks promising.
02:48Oh, he couldn't have with the keeper.
02:55Corner kick played in.
02:57And the keeper making sure there were no scraps for them to feed on.
03:06Joao Neves.
03:08United have it once again.
03:13Plenty of support here.
03:20Well, a poor effort from a difficult angle, Stuart.
03:24Well, he took the wrong decision there.
03:25He surely had to cut that back.
03:31Ferreira.
03:32Far from a good pass.
03:34And the referee has decided to award the free kick to PSG.
03:42Dembele.
03:43And Fabian.
03:45Minch.
03:50We've had that pass all the way.
03:52Cutting it out.
03:57PSG looking dangerous.
04:02In it goes.
04:04But wait a minute.
04:05That will not count.
04:06Well, that was tight.
04:08But he was just offside.
04:09It was a good finish, though.
04:15Mateus Cunha.
04:17It's with Martinez.
04:20Bruno Fernandes.
04:23Mbemo.
04:26Oh, potential danger.
04:29Oh, good vision there.
04:37Well, there was impending danger, but good defending.
04:42Counter-attacking chance.
05:05Well, just look how he holds off the defender.
05:08He keeps his balance, and he still hits the target.
05:10What a good goal that is.
05:15Westfall from United.
05:21Chances on.
05:23Splendid challenge, that.
05:25Oh, dealt with it brilliantly, didn't he?
05:30For Nance.
05:41And good anticipation.
05:51Could catch them on the break.
06:02Can he deliver?
06:04Oh, it's gone in for PSG, as they extend their advantage to two goals.
06:13Well, just look at his movement.
06:15He knows exactly how to find space, and it's also a tidy finish.
06:18That's a nice goal.
06:22So, one's away again, and a 2-0 advantage here.
06:34Very quick thinking there.
06:42He's in with a chance.
06:46And he's scored not once, but twice.
06:49They simply cannot stop it, and no wonder he's enjoying himself.
07:00Well, here it is again, and they've taken their goal well, but the defending was non-existent.
07:04That should never happen.
07:07Well, they defend those areas really well.
07:19Hakkini.
07:22He's in behind.
07:31Potentially, freedom for United on the flank.
07:37Really well positioned.
07:42And that is that for the first half here in the French capital.
07:51So, underway once again, and still reflecting on a sumptuous first-half performance from Paddy Saint-Germain.
08:11Maguire.
08:18And then the right position to read it.
08:22Now, maybe the really short route to goal.
08:25Goal.
08:27Goal.
08:27Goal.
08:27Goal.
08:27Goal.
08:27Oh, commanding, goalkeeping.
08:34Fabian.
08:37Well, space for PSG in the wide position.
08:42Dembele.
08:43Oh, in for the chance.
08:45Another goal.
08:47The lead throws to four now.
08:49A rampant display.
08:56Well, just look at the defending here.
08:58The keeper is left totally exposed.
09:00It's an easy goal in the end, but well taken.
09:05And this is turning into something of a route.
09:09And this is turning into something of a route.
09:32Oh, right.
09:34Delivering it.
09:36Delivering it.
09:36Marvelous anticipation.
09:38And the chance.
09:38He couldn't take advantage of the chance.
09:48He read the situation defensively and did his job.
09:54And the counter-attack looks on
10:01Oh, big opportunity
10:02Well, what a stop it was
10:05Well, I have to say
10:06That's a magnificent save
10:08That's a top-class piece of goalkeeping
10:12He'll be delighted to have won the ball
10:14Having made that difficult challenge
10:19Diogo Dalot
10:24Diogo Dalot on the ball
10:27Can they set up a chance?
10:29Offside, unfortunately
10:3330 minutes to go then
10:38And Dembele couldn't keep the ball
10:52William Baggio
10:54Vitor Ferreira
10:56And that is offside
11:13Fernandes
11:16Very effective pass
11:21Willis open up
11:28Casemiro
11:32Diogo Dalot on the ball
11:36And a decent delivery
11:37And the danger's still on
11:41Well, it did look promising for a bit
11:44Well, maybe a good position from Wichita counter
11:50And PSG using wedge to good effect
11:56People have plenty to think about with bodies around him
12:03Here's Luke Shaw
12:07Well, he's certainly not alone
12:17Is it going to be?
12:19Well, he went for power
12:21And might be regretting that now
12:32Fabian
12:34On Demange
12:37Could be threatening
12:39And he's through here
12:41And he's only gone
12:43And made it to Hatred
12:45Absolutely unplayable today
12:47What a performance
12:55Well, here it is again
12:56And I have to say
12:57The defending is so poor
12:59They make so many bad decisions there
13:01No wonder the keeper's exposed
13:04My goodness
13:05It's so one-sided
13:065-0 in this match
13:09Well, you've got to classify that
13:17As a poor attempt
13:18A long way wide
13:29Blanks to run with the ball at his feet
13:33Could be
13:33Oh, it's a really well-timed challenge
13:40Now, who can he play it to?
13:42Not to like about that pass
13:47Blu-la-Ponance
13:48It was a lightning-fast counter-attack
13:50But the keeper was up to the task
13:52Well, what a great bit of play that was
13:55Including the save
13:58Did a good job of cutting it out
14:04And collection with considerable ease
14:11Nuno Mange
14:12Strong challenge
14:15And United will switch things around
14:18Personnel-wise
14:20Kvaratselia
14:23Now with Neves
14:26And the defenders know
14:27They need to get tighter
14:31Well, it fizzles out
14:32Thanks to that piece of defending
14:33Now breaking at pace
14:35Potential danger
14:39And United will get the throw-in
14:46And Birmo
14:48And striking it
14:50And a wonderful diving save
14:52To deny the opportunity
14:55And over it comes
14:57Could be more trouble
15:02Can he put it away?
15:03Oh, so near
15:04Off the post
15:07Well, threat's over for now
15:13And the electronic board
15:15Delivers the news
15:15Two minutes of stoppage time
15:18Well, not quite what he wanted to do
15:19With the pass
15:25Now options are plenty
15:31United being afforded
15:32Too much space
15:35Well, there's defensive solidity for you
15:37And that will do it
15:39For this game anyway
15:40And it goes into the history books
15:42As a victory for Paris Saint-Germain
15:44What did you think of their performance?
15:46You're absolutely right
15:47They're a...
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