Draxler makes dream debut as PSG routs Bastia 7-0

Julian Draxler scored on his competitive debut for PSG as the holders cantered into the last 32 of the French Cup with a 7-0 demolition of fellow Ligue 1 club Bastia on Saturday.

Published : Jan 08, 2017 09:31 IST , Paris

Julian Draxler came on as substitute in the second-half and scored the final goal in the dying moments of the match.
Julian Draxler came on as substitute in the second-half and scored the final goal in the dying moments of the match.
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Julian Draxler came on as substitute in the second-half and scored the final goal in the dying moments of the match.

Julian Draxler scored on his competitive debut for PSG as the holders cantered into the last 32 of the French Cup with a 7-0 demolition of fellow Ligue 1 club Bastia on Saturday.

Thiago Silva opened the scoring after half an hour with a powerful header from Lucas's corner.

Adrien Rabiot doubled the tally two minutes from the interval with a 30-metre missile.

Christopher Nkunku added a third three minutes into the second half with a crossed shot after a 30-metre run, while Thiago Motta made it 4-0 in the 57th minute with a diving header.

One minute later, Rabiot was replaced by Germany midfielder Draxler, who produced a fine display as he made his PSG competitive debut four days after completing his transfer from VfL Wolfsburg.

Lucas scored a 63rd-minute penalty after being brought down and Angel Di Maria increased the lead to 6-0 after collecting Thomas Meunier's cross in the area.

Draxler rounded off the rout with a delicate chip.

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