Paris: Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic extended his league leading goal tally to 24 as his brace inspired Paris Saint-Germain to a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Nancy at the Parc des Princes yesterday.
The victory gives the capital side a five point cushion over second placed Lyon.
It was the first time all season PSG had come from behind at home to win.
Former England captain David Beckham came on in the second half as Carlo Ancelotti shored up the midfield on what was an unexpectedly hard afternoon’s work on a sun kissed day in Paris.
After Nancy took a shock lead on 36 minutes, Ibrahimovic struck twice in three minutes early in the second half to ensure a successful week’s work for PSG.
Defensive lapses were the downfall for Nancy as first captain Sebastien Puygrenier made a hash of a clearance and then goalkeeper Damien Gregorini made an even worse blunder to offer the Sweden captain two of the easiest goals of his career.
On 59 minutes, the normally reliable centre-back Puygrenier failed to control a routine ball at the top of the area which allowed Jeremy Menez to pounce and touch the ball forward for Ibrahimoivc to tuck away the equaliser.
The goal changed the match and three minutes later PSG were in front following another disaster in defence, this time by Gregorini.
A ball over the top of the back-four landed outside the box but although Gregorini arrived first to meet it, he completely miskicked allowing Ibrahimovic to run past and put the ball in the net. AFP
