‘Congratulations’ – Tremendous Eagles icon Jay Jay Okocha hails former membership PSG’s lit evening vs Arsenal
Jay Jay Okocha praises PSG for his or her 2-1 victory over Arsenal, securing a Champions League remaining spot with a 3-1 mixture win, because the Gunners falter in Paris.
Tremendous Eagles legend Jay Jay Okocha has taken to social media to rejoice his former membership Paris Saint-Germain, PSG’s thrilling victory over Arsenal on Wednesday evening.
The French giants eradicated the Gunners within the UEFA Champions League semifinals following a 2-1 win within the second leg on the Parc des Princes, clinching a 3-1 mixture triumph to guide their place within the remaining towards Inter Milan.
Arsenal, trailing 1-0 from the primary leg, confronted a frightening activity in France. Regardless of the return of Thomas Partey to the beginning lineup, which allowed Declan Rice to shift again to his most popular quantity eight function, the Gunners couldn’t overturn the deficit.
Arsenal began brightly, creating three possibilities within the first quarter-hour, however PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma stood tall to maintain his facet within the sport.
The momentum shifted when Fabian Ruiz struck to offer PSG a 2-0 mixture lead earlier than halftime.
The second half noticed PSG assert dominance, incomes a penalty that they did not convert.
Undeterred, the hosts doubled their lead, although Arsenal pulled one again by means of Bukayo Saka, who transformed a cross from Leandro Trossard, sparking faint hopes of a comeback.
Nevertheless, PSG, regardless of Ousmane Dembélé being restricted to a substitute function as a result of a knock sustained within the first leg, held agency to safe the 2-1 victory.
Okocha, who performed for PSG from 1998 to 2002 and stays a beloved determine for his aptitude and creativity, was in attendance on the Parc des Princes.
Taking to Instagram after the match, the Nigerian icon expressed his delight, posting, “Paris was lit, congratulations.”
His phrases replicate the renewed optimism surrounding PSG’s quest for his or her first Champions League title, as their fashionable efficiency towards Arsenal confirmed their resurgence and reignited perception amongst followers.
