Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) had to make do without Lionel Messi in their 2-1 win over Lorient in Ligue 1 on Sunday.The Parisians started off on the attack, and were nearly gifted a goal early on in the 7th minute. It was Neymar who had the chance to secure the opener, but the former Barcelona forward didn't catch the ball properly, and it was easy for the goalkeeper to deny him.However, Neymar was soon vindicated as the Brazilian superstar scored an impressive goal to put PSG ahead. The goal was arguably the hosts' fault as they failed to clear their lines properly. Lorient midfielder Bonke Innocent passed the ball back to his goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo, who failed to get the ball past the three Parisian players blocking his way.Neymar caught the poor clearance, which fell for Hugo Ekitike. Although the youngster could have gone for the goal on his own, he decided to return the ball to the Samba star. Neymar dribbled past the keeper before putting it into the net, between two Lorient defenders.There were other chances that came for PSG in the first half, as forward players like Kylian Mbappe had big chances to double the scoreline. Notably, they didn't have Lionel Messi on the pitch, as the Argentine playmaker might have provided an impressive assist or goal in a highly entertaining first half.However, the Lorient goalkeeper recovered from his earlier gaffe and stood tall to keep out the visitors.PSG secure all three points without Lionel MessiThe Parisians won't be too pleased with their defending as they conceded a goal early in the second half. It was Terem Moffi who equalized after an impressive through-pass from Enzo Le Fee. Moffi almost picked up a second goal, butHowever, PSG had no intentions of sitting back and picking up a single point. They might not have had Lionel Messi to spearhead the attack, but their defenders were on hand to score the winning goal and secure all three points.An impressive in-swinging corner from Neymar met Danilo Pereira's head, and the defender thumped his header into the back of the net with a good effort. It was enough for the Parisians as they went home with the win, consolidating their seat at the top of Ligue 1.Here is how Twitter reacted to PSG's win without Lionel Messi:ruben🇲🇰😮‍💨@ruben__goatNeymar this season 19 games 15 goals 11 assists251Neymar this season 👕 19 games⚽ 15 goals 🅰️ 11 assists https://t.co/dwFyctaBvwM@ftmbappeONE THING ABOUT DANILO IS THAT HE ALWAYS SHOWS UP AT DIFFICULT TIMES255ONE THING ABOUT DANILO IS THAT HE ALWAYS SHOWS UP AT DIFFICULT TIMES https://t.co/jNVw27DlaoIcaIca 🇬🇪♀️@ica_baby_laI don’t want PSG to lose in general but especially when Messi is not playing cuz I know what my tl will turn into if that were to happen 144I don’t want PSG to lose in general but especially when Messi is not playing cuz I know what my tl will turn into if that were to happen 💀Cmetu 🇳🇬🇯🇵🍀@metuchizzyGoal 🥅 this psg wan give me high bp 27919Goal 🥅 this psg wan give me high bp 😁😁😁utdreport@utdreprotRonaldo Captains Man United on the same day when Messi was left out of the squad by PSG I know my GOAT 18817Ronaldo Captains Man United on the same day when Messi was left out of the squad by PSG I know my GOAT 🐐 https://t.co/oTmbgiF8eoSHARKY@Belgian_HotspurHakimi not liked by PSG. Reunite him with Conte20Hakimi not liked by PSG. Reunite him with ConteANDY BLAQ⚡🇬🇭@FCB_blaqUCL board should just give us Chelsea vs PSG in the R16 for shege reasons 🤣198UCL board should just give us Chelsea vs PSG in the R16 for shege reasons 😂😂🤣abraha〽️@KyIian07Arsenal and PSG winning, my weekend is good 19Arsenal and PSG winning, my weekend is good 😌 https://t.co/uAbTUsBvBjVinicius enthusiast@NeyProp10Neymar and Messi is the only two players in the top 5 league to reach double figures for goals and assist in all competitions.Neymar: goals assistsMessi: goals assists249Neymar and Messi is the only two players in the top 5 league to reach double figures for goals and assist in all competitions.Neymar: 1️⃣6️⃣ goals 1️⃣3️⃣ assistsMessi: 1️⃣6️⃣ goals 1️⃣4️⃣ assists https://t.co/Sh6kGIt5bEStop That Football@stopthatfootyStop that Neymar.39743Stop that Neymar. https://t.co/Eu9oZ2O7whNeymar PR 🇧🇷@bagofnuts_21 Games16 Goals13 assists 29 G/A in 21 gamesNeymar Jr is on a mission.331021 Games16 Goals13 assists 29 G/A in 21 gamesNeymar Jr is on a mission. https://t.co/PYLzbGhqJwSA💰@NeymologyyNeymar Jr in 2022: 36 games30 goals 18 assists7017Neymar Jr in 2022: 36 games30 goals 18 assists https://t.co/2PICLUy9DMPRESIDER@iam_presiderMbappe’s ego is too much! Might even be bigger than Ronaldo’s ffs ei18Mbappe’s ego is too much! Might even be bigger than Ronaldo’s ffs eiMbappé Side@Mbappe_Side.@KMbappe Lorient354.@KMbappe 🆚 Lorient https://t.co/P7LyaDbfRfPSG Chief@psg_chiefMbappe was subbed off in the 85th minute and he headed directly to the changing room. injury? #FCLPSG ☹️503Mbappe was subbed off in the 85th minute and he headed directly to the changing room. injury? #FCLPSG 🔴🔵☹️Cmetu 🇳🇬🇯🇵🍀@metuchizzyWithout Messi, mbappe is kinda lazy.. Messi is the best playmaker ever.. I don’t stan rubbish 35061Without Messi, mbappe is kinda lazy.. Messi is the best playmaker ever.. I don’t stan rubbish 😁😁 🐐🇦🇷@Pxdressi@TheEuropeanLad Mbappe without Messi35@TheEuropeanLad Mbappe without Messi https://t.co/32gnI16tzr🇵🇹 #FSGOUT@LFCEmpPxcked3@Vettel_AMR @ronaldowngoals Messi is relevant because he's the goat16@Vettel_AMR @ronaldowngoals Messi is relevant because he's the goat🕊️@idoxziI’m dead Mbappe just hates Neymar twitter.com/sixpaires_/sta…Sixpaires 🇨🇬🇨🇫🇫🇷@Sixpaires_Le dribble tout en chaloupé de Neymar Junior 🥶🥶🥶 #lorientpsg705Le dribble tout en chaloupé de Neymar Junior 😱😱😱🥶🥶🥶 #lorientpsg https://t.co/JbRAlEGtwDI’m dead Mbappe just hates Neymar twitter.com/sixpaires_/sta…Rashiey@RashfordtdcMbappe was like "Please pass this ball"Neymar was like "u not talking to me bro"11 goals for Neymar512Mbappe was like "Please pass this ball"Neymar was like "u not talking to me bro"11 goals for Neymar https://t.co/HDqFR06hSANana Kwesi Eshun@_NanaCwesi_Kylian Mbappé hugging Neymar after a beautiful goal was scored by Neymar 🤩151Kylian Mbappé hugging Neymar after a beautiful goal was scored by Neymar 🤩 https://t.co/dUsRhjDWowPRESIDER@iam_presiderMbappe was really asking Neymar to pass him that ball instead of scoring ? Lmaoo like Ebi am he go pass?!262Mbappe was really asking Neymar to pass him that ball instead of scoring ? Lmaoo like Ebi am he go pass?!