Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani became Paris Saint Germain's hero, as the South American scored the game-winning goal for Laurent Blanc's side against Chelsea.
With the game was even after 74 minutes, PSG's coach subbed Lucas Moura off to give way for Cavani, desperately looking to change the outcome of the game
The former Napoli man has been the subject of many rumors about a possible departure from the team, but he managed to make his presence felt on the pitch just four minutes after coming in. Taking advantage of a clinical through ball by Angel Di Maria, Edinson Cavani put the ball past Thibaut Courtois to keep PSG's chances of making it to the Quarter finals alive.
The Uruguayan striker seems to have what it takes to make Chelsea suffer, since the South American has been involved in five goals against the Blues in seven matchups. "Edi" has scored three while handing out two assists against the London-based side.
Of course, fans, did not waste any time and praised his clinical finish. Have a look at what some of them had to say.
Cavani scores in a clutch moment, oh my.
— Rafael Hernández (@RafaelH117) February 16, 2016
CAVANI! What a ball from Di Maria, exquisite.
— Sergi Domínguez (@FutbolSergi) February 16, 2016
5 - Edinson Cavani found the net with his 5th ball touch of the game. Irruption. #PSGCHE
— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) February 16, 2016
Ibrahomavic needs 5 chances to score a goal, Cavani needs just 1. Clinical ruthless. EL MATAAADOORRRRR SUPER STAR
— Edinson cavani (@MoZerrte) February 16, 2016
Cavani's movement was sooo good.
— Z.A. (@zazahmed13) February 16, 2016
TWITTER NG
— Olumide Babs (@Olu_Babz) February 16, 2016
Chelsea fans when Mikel equalised and when Cavani shut 'em up.. pic.twitter.com/LiykaA69P1
World class run by Cavani for his goal tonight. Amazing!!! In an instance, gone - GOAL!!
— Jord (@jordloftus) February 16, 2016
First time Cavani has scored in 10 years and it's against us smh
— GFerg (@gferguson8) February 16, 2016
I HATE Cavani more than the word can describe but that was one HELL of a goal the guy came on & flipped the game in 5 min & won it amazing
— Nouran (@Nouran5678) February 16, 2016
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