Pastore adds finishing touch to PSG victory


PARIS (Reuters) - Playmaker Javier Pastore chose an opportune moment to remind Paris St Germain coach Laurent Blanc of his mercurial talents when the Argentine came off the bench late on to score a superb Champions League goal on Wednesday.

His brilliant individual stoppage time strike following a mazy run inside the penalty area sealed a 3-1 first leg win over Chelsea to leave the French side in a strong position for next week's quarter-final return at Stamford Bridge.

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