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Lee scored a perfect score, even as a ‘fake number nine’

Lee Kang-in (23, Paris Saint-Germain) scored a perfect score, even as a ‘fake number nine’.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Rennes 3-1 in the sixth round of the 2024-2025 French Ligue 1 match at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Monday (Aug. 8). The win extends PSG’s unbeaten run to six games and extends their lead at the top of the league with 16 points (5 wins, 1 draw).

On this day, Lee played a slightly different role than usual. He was deployed as a frontline striker, forming a trio with Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembele. Luis Enrique, who appreciated Lee’s versatility, put him in a “false nine” role.

PSG rattled the net first in the third minute, but the goal was called back for offside. Ashraf Hakimi’s cross found Marquinhos through João Neves, but video assistant referee (VAR) ruled him offside.

Lee Kang-woo also made his presence felt, as he won a physical battle with the defense in the sixth minute before laying the ball off to Dembele with an intelligent back-heel pass. However, Dembele’s shot was saved by the goalkeeper. In the 18th minute, Dembele had another chance, this time from a Lee Kang-In pass, but his shot hit the side netting.

PSG took the lead.

In the 30th minute, on a counter-attack, Dembele crossed for Bacca, who found the back of the net with a precise curling shot.

Lee Kang-in also got on the scoresheet. In the 13th minute of the second half, Barcola’s curling shot hit the post. Lee pounced on it and finished with a diving header to make it 2-0. It was Lee’s third goal of the season.

Barcola had a multi-goal game. He struck again in the 23rd minute of the second half, calmly slotting home a ground ball cross from Hakimi. 메이저사이트 It was the game-winning goal.

PSG pulled a goal back shortly afterward, but it didn’t dampen the spirits. In the 28th minute of the second half, Lucas Veraldo was fouled in the box while defending a corner kick and a penalty kick was awarded. Arnaud Calimuendo stepped up to take the spot kick, and it rattled the net. PSG almost added a second goal in stoppage time, but a handball foul on Rennes was called back. The game ended with a 3-1 victory for PSG.

Lee Kang-in was the star of the show.

Playing the full game, he worked hard all over the pitch and led the team’s attack with accurate long passes and smart link-up play.

According to soccer stats site Footmob, Lee scored one goal, created seven chances, had a 100% dribbling success rate (2/2), and won seven ground balls (7/11) in 90 minutes. His rating of 8.9 was second overall, behind only Bacola (9.2).

Enrique also raved about Lee. “Enrique has been raving about Lee,” said France’s Foot Mercato. PSG are in perfect form. In the post-match press conference, Enrique praised the performance of several players, especially Lee Kang-in, who gave a true masterclass in the fake number nine role.”

“Lee is a very versatile player,” Enrique said. He has qualities that are very important for the way we play. He doesn’t lose the ball even when there is an opponent behind him,” said Enrique. ”He played more in the center as a false nine. I really like his play. He was consistent and kept the ball when he needed to. It was a complete game,” he praised.

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