Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 Nice: Neymar's penalty mark for PSG but Edinson Cavani misses the shot on goal

Neymar's penalty in the second half saved Paris St Germain from another defeat, while they were held 1-1 by the Parc des Princes by Nice.

Ignatius Ganago gave the advantage to Nice early in the second period, but Neymar brought the PSG tied at the time he scored his 50th goal for the French champion since the penalty spot.

PSG let slip a golden chance to win the win in stoppage time when Edinson Cavani goalkeeper was saved by nice goalkeeper Walter Benitez.

Neymar celebrates with Edinson Cavani and Marco Verratti after scoring

Neymar has shown impressive calm by equalizing for Paris Saint-Germain with a penalty

PSG striker Edinson Cavani remains dejected after missing a penalty late against Nice

The team of Thomas Tuchel, who had won the Ligue 1 title two weeks ago, had lost three of his four league games and had been defeated in the Coupe de France finals on penalties by Rennes la last week.

Striker Kylian Mbappe was suspended after PSG's return match. The French authorities opened a disciplinary procedure against Neymar, who criticized a fan as he climbed the stairs to retrieve the loser 's medal.

The Brazilian does not seem to have been affected by his troubles off the pitch, as he nearly gave PSG a quick lead, but his volley was brilliantly saved by Benitez.

Benitez was largely responsible for the goal of the end of the first half, saving two subsequent attempts by Angel Di Maria.

Cavani was saved by Nice goalkeeper Walter Benitez in the closing phase

Table of facts and league

PSG: Areola; Alves, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Bernat; Paredes (Kurzawa 66), Verratti; Draxler (Diaby 66), Neymar, Di Maria; Cavani

Subs not used: Buffon, Mbe Soh, Zagre, Dagba, Nkunku

Goal: Neymar 60 (pen)

Pleasant: Benitez; Burner (Srarfi 89), Herelle, Dante, Sarr; Melou, Tameze, Danilo Barbosa; Atal, St. Maximin (The Bihan 75), Ganago (Makengo 61)

Subs not used: Sacko, Jaziri, Clementia, Boscagli

Goal: Ganago 46

Adrien Tameze forced PSG goalkeeper Alphonse Areola to make a good stop thanks to a shot from outside the area, at the half-time mark, while Cavani and Di Maria were let slip a great opportunity in the first period for the hosts.

One minute after the break, Ganago gave advantage to teammate Youcef Atal, who had a hat-trick in the home win against Guingamp last week, then warned of his threat by shooting right next door.

Atal then installed Allan Saint-Maximin following a quick counter-attack, but his close effort hit the crossbar.

Ignatius Ganago celebrates after opening score for Nice right after halftime

Ganago is delighted to follow his goal, which places Nice in the ascendant

PSG equalized two minutes later, when Nice defender Patrick Burner coached Di Maria into the box and Neymar converted the resulting penalty into the bottom corner.

But Nice was not discouraged. Saint-Maximin scored a goal and Jean-Victor Makengo's efforts were stopped as the visitors chased the winner.

PSG was sentenced to another penalty in the third minute after the match was halted, after Nice defender defender Dante was referred to the video badistant referee.

Cavani's kick was saved by Benitez who left PSG with just one win over his last seven games in all competitions.