Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was an unused substitute for the entire 90 minutes as Paris FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Strasbourg in Saturday’s Ligue 1 encounter.
While the capital club celebrated a vital three points that bolstered their campaign in the French top flight, it proved to be a frustrating afternoon for the Nigerian international.
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Simon, who has made four league appearances for Paris FC this season, continues to search for his first goal and a regular fixture in the starting lineup under the tactical setup.
The hosts stamped their authority early in the match when Ilan Kebbal broke the deadlock in the 18th minute, firing past the Strasbourg defense to give Paris FC a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.
Strasbourg attempted to regroup during the break, but Paris FC struck again shortly after the restart.
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Pablo Pagis found the back of the net in the 57th minute to double the advantage for the home side.
Despite a late surge from Strasbourg, helped by an unfortunate own goal from Paris defender Moustapha Mbow in the 88th minute, Paris FC successfully weathered the pressure through five minutes of stoppage time to lock down all three points.
