Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Angers: Kylian Mbappe scores late penalty as leaders pull off comeback

Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Angers: Kylian Mbappe scores controversial penalty as Mauricio Pochettino’s side pull off comeback without Neymar and Lionel Messi to extend lead at top of Ligue 1

• Kylian Mbappe scored from the spot to give PSG a nervy win over Angers
• Angers were harshly penalised for handball following a VAR review
• Angers had taken a shock lead through Angelo Fulgini in the first half
• Danilo Perreira headed leaders level before Mbappe’s late winner
• Lionel Messi watched game from stands after flying back to Paris the day before
• Neymar also missed out due to playing for Brazil on Thursday 

By Richard Martin For Mailonline

Published: 16:57 EDT, 15 October 2021 | Updated: 16:57 EDT, 15 October 2021

Kylian Mbappe struck a late penalty to give Paris Saint-Germain a far-from convincing 2-1 win over Angers on Friday.

The runaway Ligue 1 leaders were trailing in the first half half to a goal from Angelo Fulgini.

But Danilo Perreira headed home from close range to level after the break before Mbappe sealed the comeback after the hosts were awarded a penalty following a VAR review for handball.

Kylian Mbappe struck the winning goal as Paris Saint-Germain beat Angers 2-1 on Friday

Danilo Pereira (right) celebrates with Ander Herrera (left) after heading in the equaliser

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