PARIS (AP) " Angel Di Maria ended his goal drought at just the right moment and striker Edinson Cavani continued his scoring streak as Paris Saint-Germain overcame a poor start to beat Basel 3-0 in the Champion League on Wednesday. Brazilian winger Lucas slotted in his seventh goal of the season in the 62nd minute and Cavani added a late penalty. Di Maria smashed the ball into the roof of the net following good work from Blaise Matuidi down the left. His relief was relief was evident as he slid on his back to take in the moment. PSG players celebrated with enthusiasm in front of their fans but the exuberance was somewhat misplaced and also misguiding.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 19, 2016 21:00 UTC