Lorient achieved the big blow of the 33rd day of Ligue 1 at the Parc des Princes. Les Merlus won 3-1 against Paris Saint-Germain but a game incident almost changed the match.
Lorient starts strong and leads 1-0 after a quarter of an hour of play. A few minutes later, Achraf Hakimi is excluded and Paris finds itself ten against 11. PSG seems to be heading straight for another defeat. Except that Kylian Mbappé.
Shortly before half an hour of play, the French striker took advantage of an imbroglio in the opposing area to equalize (1-1, 29th). The Parisian striker fell to the ground after a rush in the area. No penalty. Lorient recovers the ball and Yvon Mvogo is about to play long but Kylian Mbappé drags there and pushes the ball into the back of the net.
“There was a total misunderstanding, explains the Lorient goalkeeper after the meeting, in remarks reported by Ouest-France. I assume that the referee has already whistled. He had the whistle close to his mouth and he raised his hand. So if he does not whistle the penalty, he whistles simulation. I’m going to pick up Kylian Mbappé and then I put the ball on the ground, telling myself that I can clear and play long. Behind, it marks where my total incomprehension. »
A funny scene that no one understands, not even the Parisians while Kylian Mbappé is alone to celebrate. All Lorient residents rush to the referee.
“I will run to the referee and I say to him: Mr. the referee your body expression did not make me believe that the game was continuing, assures Yvon Mvogo. He tells me that he did not whistle and that the goal was valid. A total misunderstanding. If I thought the game was going on, I never would have. […] My teammates gave a great performance. This game fact just made the victory more beautiful behind (smile).
