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PSG 2 Napoli 2: Angel Di Maria rescues draw as Liverpool take control of Champions League Group C

Paris Saint-Germain had Angel Di Maria to thank as a superb injury-time equalizer salvaged a 2-2 draw with Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday.

The Argentina winger curled the ball past goalkeeper David Ospina into the top left corner to spare PSG a second loss in Group C as Napoli almost caused a huge shock in Paris.

Despite the 93rd-minute equalizer, PSG star Neymar seemed frustrated with the result. The Brazil forward marched straight off without shaking anybody's hands and kicked a plastic object.

Forward Lorenzo Insigne put Napoli ahead in the 29th minute with a cool finish and PSG equalized in the 61st when Napoli defender Mario Rui scored an own goal.

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Belgium forward Dries Mertens poked home from close range in the 77th after a sloppy mistake from center half Marquinhos, who failed to deal with a looping ball into the penalty area.

PSG have won their first 10 league games while averaging nearly four goals per game, but have struggled in both of their big European matches, opening with a 3-2 loss at Liverpool.

Liverpool easily beat Red Star Belgrade 4-0 in the night's other match and lead the group with six points: Napoli have five points and PSG sit third with four points.

After failing to get past the Round of 16 in the past two seasons, another early elimination could be looming unless PSG improves.

For Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti, meanwhile, it was an enjoyable moment against his former club.

Additional reporting by the Associated Press.

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