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Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 Nice: Neymar penalty earns PSG a point but Edinson Cavani misses late spot-kick Neymar scored a penalty as Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 with Nice Ignatius Ganago put Nice ahead early in the second half at the Parc des Princes Edinson Cavani missed a late opportunity to win the game from the penalty spot PSG have just one win in their last seven games in all competitions

By Press Association Sport Staff

Published: 23:22 BST, 4 May 2019 | Updated: 23:22 BST, 4 May 2019

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Neymar's second-half penalty rescued Paris St Germain from another defeat as they were held 1-1 at Parc des Princes by Nice.

Ignatius Ganago fired Nice ahead early in the second half, but Neymar hauled PSG level on the hour when he scored his 50th goal for the French champions from the penalty spot.

PSG squandered a golden chance to snatch victory in stoppage time when Edinson Cavani's penalty was saved by Nice goalkeeper Walter Benitez.

Neymar celebrates with Edinson Cavani and Marco Verratti after scoring

Neymar celebrates with Edinson Cavani and Marco Verratti after scoring

Neymar showed impressive composure to equalise for Paris Saint-Germain with a penalty

Neymar showed impressive composure to equalise for Paris Saint-Germain with a penalty

PSG striker Edinson Cavani is left dejected after he missed a late penalty against Nice

PSG striker Edinson Cavani is left dejected after he missed a late penalty against Nice

Thomas Tuchel's side, who secured the Ligue 1 title two weeks ago, had lost three of their four previous league games and were beaten in the French Cup final on penalties by Rennes last week.

PSG were without suspended forward Kylian Mbappe following his dismissal in the cup final, while the French football authorities have opened disciplinary proceedings against Neymar, who lashed out at a fan as he walked up the steps to collect his loser's medal.

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