Angel Di Maria's Corner Kick Takes WILD Deflection From Brest Player As PSG Take 1-0 Lead

Angel Di Maria helped fire PSG into the lead against Brest after his corner kick took a huge deflection off an opposition player.

The defending French champions travelled to the Stade Francis-Le Ble on Sunday for their crucial Ligue 1 clash.

PSG trail Lille in the Ligue 1 title race as their French rivals can secure the trophy if they beat Angers.

Mauricio Pochettino's men failed to take the early lead after Neymar missed from the spot-kick with a dreadful effort.

Neymar performed a staggered run-up and Brest 'keeper Gautier Larsonneur remained rooted to the spot as the PSG superstar's effort rolled wide of the right post.

However, PSG broke the deadlock ahead of half-time as Di Maria stepped up for a corner kick.

The former Real Madrid star's corner took a massive deflection off Brest midfielder Romain Faivre as it looped into the air and over a helpless Larsonneur.

PSG took a 1-0 lead into half-time at the Stade Francis-Le Ble.

Lille, meanwhile, edge closer to the Ligue 1 title as they lead Angers 2-0 at the Stade Raymond Kopa.

Full-time result: Kylian Mbappe scored in the second half as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Brest 2-0 at the Stade Francis-Le Ble.

However, Mauricio Pochettino's men conceded the Ligue 1 title to Lille after the newly-crowned French champions beat Angers 2-1 at the Raymond Kopa.

Topics: Paris Saint-Germain, Angel Di Maria, Football, Ligue 1, PSG, France

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