Staff Reporter.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) cruised to an easy 4-0 victory over Inter Miami in the round of 16 to eliminate last remaining MLS team in the Club World Cup.
Joao Neves netted twice for PSG, who benefitted from a Tomas Aviles own goal, while Achraf Hakimi was also on target.
Neves stooped down to head Vitinha’s free-kick in from close range for their sixth-minute opener in Atlanta.
The Portugal midfielder got the second goal too in the 39th minute when he slotted in to cap off a fine passing move involving Bradley Barcola and Fabian Ruiz, who also had a goal disallowed himself for offside.
PSG added two more before half-time as Desire Doue’s cross was turned into his own net by Tomas Aviles, before Achraf Hakimi slammed a fourth in added time after his initial effort had been deflected on to the bar.
The French champions eased up in the second half, shutting out their old boy Lionel Messi, who had a couple of chances for Inter Miami.
PSG advanced to a quarterfinal match next Saturday, also in Atlanta, against either Flamengo or Bayern Munich.