Paris, Oct 4: Ilan Kebbal continued his stirring start to Ligue 1 with a fourth goal in seven games to put Paris FC on its way to a 2-0 win over visitor Lorient.
Kebbal found space inside a crowded penalty box to slot home the opener after 24 minutes on Friday and take him to the top of the Ligue 1 goal-scoring chart. The midfielder also has two assists.
Moses Simon caused Lorient all kinds of problems on the left flank and it was his trickery that led to Paris’ second goal five minutes later; Jean-Philippe Krasso superbly turned in his low cross to make up for an earlier effort that was chalked off for offside.
The result lifted Paris to eighth place with 10 points from seven games.Lorient has seven points and was in 13th spot.
Paris FC’s convincing 2-0 victory over Lorient on Friday marked yet another statement of intent from a side gradually finding its rhythm in Ligue 1 this season. Ilan Kebbal’s composed finish to open the scoring not only highlighted his growing reputation as one of the league’s most in-form midfielders but also propelled him to the top of the goal-scoring charts, underlining his importance to Paris’ attacking ambitions. Moses Simon’s inventive play on the left flank, which set up Jean-Philippe Krasso for the second goal. (AP)
