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Neymar scores as PSG beat Amiens to reach Cup semis
World’s most expensive player, Neymar made it 20 goals in 22 appearances as he scored a penalty in Paris St-Germain’s 2-0 win over Amiens in a French League Cup clash on Wedensday night.
The Ligue 1 champions have now reached the semi-finals of the competition, which they have won four times in a row.
Neymar has now scored on his PSG debut in all four competitions Ligue 1, the Champions League, the French Cup and the French League Cup.
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The Brazilian opened the scoring after he was fouled by Thomas Monconduit, and Adrien Rabiot headed in the second goal.
PSG have not lost in 35 domestic cup ties over almost four years, winning the past three French Cups in addition to their string of League Cup triumphs.
They face Rennes in the semi-final, with Monaco playing Montpellier in the other tie.
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