Manama: Paris FC beat Toulouse 3-1 in a crucial match in the 36th round of the French Second Division Football Championship (Ligue 2). Florian Martin struck in 12th minute but Vakoun Issouf Bayo equalized four minutes, 16 mn into the first half of the match. Moustapha Name and Said Arab sealed the final victory for Paris PC with two late precious goals in the 86th mn and 90+4 mn. Sporting Victorious Bahrain jersey, Paris FC totals 60 points in the fifth place, putting the pressure on fourth-placed Grenoble (61 pts), for a spot in the play-off phase. His Majesty’s representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa hailed Paris FC’s victory, stressing confidence in the team’s ability to continue its winning streak and compete for a spot in the French First Division (Ligue 1). HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa also praised Paris FC (women’s team) which routed Issy (4-0), bearing the Victorius Bahrain logo.
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