Hakimi hat-trick gives PSG emphatic victory at Le Havre

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 10:10 · Archive

Achraf Hakimi scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain thrashed bottom-placed Le Havre 5-1 in Ligue 1.

Achraf Hakimi scored a hat-trick and provided two assists as Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Le Havre 5-1 on Friday. Mika Godts and Senny Mayulu scored the other two goals for PSG, who were able to leave several key players on the bench due to injuries. The victory extended PSG's lead at the top of Ligue 1 to two points on 20 points from nine matches, ahead of Lille on 18 and Rennes on 16.

Josh Maja gave Le Havre an early lead, but Hakimi equalised through Godts before taking control. Hakimi scored directly in the 28th minute, then netted from a free kick in the 55th minute. Mayulu made it 4-1 in the 62nd minute before Hakimi completed his hat-trick with a deflected effort in the 69th minute. It was PSG's ninth consecutive victory in all competitions.

Le Havre, bottom of the table with two points, suffered their fifth consecutive defeat. Elsewhere in Ligue 1, Olivier Giroud scored the winning goal for Lille in the 86th minute against Lens in a 1-0 derby victory. Nice thrashed Rennes 5-2, with Elye Wahi scoring a hat-trick for Nice, who moved up to seventh.

How it is being reported

• PSG secure 9th consecutive win thanks to Achraf Hakimi hat-trickA night to remember for PSG in Le Havre. In the opening fixture of Ligue 1's ninth round, the French champions thrashed Le Havre at the Stade Océane, inspired by an outstanding performance from Achraf Hakimi. The Moroccan star scored a hat-trick and provided two assists, playing a decisive role in all five of his team's goals. PSG strengthened their grip on top spot, while Le Havre remain rooted to the bottom of the table.France 24 · 31 Oct, 09:51
• Hakimi’s hat-trick guides PSG to stunning 5-1 win at Le Havre in Ligue 1European champions PSG registered their sixth league victory and sit two points clear at top of the Ligue 1 standings.Al Jazeera · 31 Oct, 07:33

In this story: Achraf Hakimi · Paris Saint-Germain · Le Havre · Ligue 1 · Olivier Giroud · Lille · Lens

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