PARIS - Edinson Cavani scored after just 57 seconds as Paris Saint-Germain beat Apoel Nicosia 1-0 on Wednesday in a scrappy game to reach the last 16 of the Champions League. Addison Russell Jersey .The strikers fourth goal in as many games threatened to spark a rout, but PSG ultimately flattered to deceive.With injured striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic watching from the stands, Cavani also hit the post while Brazilian winger Lucas spurned other first-half chances.But the well-organized Cypriot side defended resolutely and PSGs performance became disjointed as the game wore on.We deserved to win by a bigger margin, and we should have scored more, PSG coach Laurent Blanc said. We were a bit clumsy but we did what we needed to do.PSG, unbeaten so far this season, has not lost at home in European competition since Nov. 2006 and tops Group F with 10 points —one more than Barcelona, which won 2-0 away to Ajax thanks to two goals from Argentina star Lionel Messi.Hopefully we can finish top of the group, because thats an advantage, even if its a small one, Blanc said. The fact were not conceding goals is a big advantage in the Champions League, and what I saw tonight reassured me that were very solid at the back.Ibrahimovic is nursing a heel injury and hopes to be fit to face league leader Marseille on Sunday.Cavani started at centre forward, flanked by Ezequiel Lavezzi and Javier Pastore.Having scored a last-gasp winner away to Apoel two weeks ago, it was the total opposite this time — with a well-taken effort signalling the Uruguay forwards return to form after some poor early-season performances.Full back Gregory van der Wiel broke down the right and picked out Cavani just inside the penalty area. With his back to goal, he flicked the ball up, spun and hit a firm shot that goalkeeper Urko Pardo fumbled, as the ball slipped through his fingers and rolled over the line.Apoel missed its only chance to level in the 12th minute when midfielder Nuno Morais whacked a shot high over the bar after goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu had beaten away a header from midfielder Vinicius.After a brief spell of neat possession from Apoel, PSG exposed the visitors weak left flank.Pastore released Lucas after a quick one-two and, from his curling cross, Cavani beat Pardo with a stooping header that hit the right post. The rebound fell to Lavezzi but, with Pastore getting in his way, he was unable to shoot.Lucas saw his angled shot skim just past the left post in the 27th, and soon after he left three defenders in his wake as he burst from midfield before forcing Pardo into a low save.Apoel looked lively at times going forward, only to lose possession too easily.This is our worst performance of the group stage, Apoel coach Giorgis Donis said through a translator. We cant feel sad about it because we didnt deserve anything. We conceded an early goal and lost our concentration.From one failed attack, Pastore carved a hole in midfield and released Matuidi, who then touched the ball on to Cavani, bearing down from the right. But Cavani hesitated, decided against shooting, and then lost his footing as he tried rounding Pardo.With only 64 seconds played of the second half, Cavani almost repeated the his first-half trick but fluffed his shot from the near the penalty spot and, three minutes later, his curling effort went wide of the upright.His goal was the least easy chance he had, Blanc said. Hes a lad wholl always score goals but hes also lacking a bit of spontaneity in front of goal.Lucas then tried jinking his way to goal, but got the ball tangled up in his feet after trying to beat a third defender, and the crowds frustration was audible when Cavani hit a shot well over after Pastores cut-back from the right.Pastore had the next go and saw his effort saved as he tried to dink the ball over Pardo from a tight angle.Cavani should have done much better with 10 minutes remaining, swiping a shot wide and then substitute Jean-Christophe Bahebeck saw his shot charged down in the last minute.Although PSG was rarely troubled, this performance was not one to send fear into Europes other big clubs. Ben Zobrist Cubs Jersey . Forsman closed with a 3-under 69 in windy conditions Sunday for his third Champions Tour title. He beat Jay Don Blake by two shots. Andre Dawson Cubs Jersey . But this time, the Gunners weathered the storm. Arsene Wengers team was on the ropes in the early stages of a lively FA Cup tie, until Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored a goal against the run of the play. http://www.cubsauthentic.com/ . The victory strengthened Liverpools position in the top four after Tottenham lost 1-0 at Norwich in the days late kickoff, cutting the north London club six points adrift of fourth place and the final Champions League slot for next season.ATLANTA -- Manager Fredi Gonzalez saw no reason he shouldnt let Evan Gattis swing with a 3-0 count in the first inning. One big swing from Gattis showed why he deserved that vote of confidence. Gattis hit a three-run homer and Chris Johnson followed with another long ball in the first, and the Braves edged the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Friday night for their first interleague win. The Braves were 0-6 against American League teams before taking advantage of four runs in the first on the two homers off C.J. Wilson (7-6), including a three-run shot by Gattis. There were two outs and two runners on when Gattis faced the 3-0 count against Wilson. Gonzalez relayed the green light. "The way hes swinging the bat, why not?" Gonzalez asked. Asked what pitch he was looking for, Gattis said "A pitch to handle." He said it didnt have to be in a certain location and added Wilson delivered "a decent pitch" on the inside to middle of the plate. Wilson didnt like the pitch. "That pitch just didnt move at all," Wilson said. "It was right down the middle. Obviously the guys got great power and hes on a tear right now." Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Wilson, who had a hit batter and a walk before the homer, was hurt by his poor control in the inning. "He almost worked his way out of it but C.J. just was behind in too many counts and it eventually caught up with him," Scioscia said. Wilson was in control after the ugly first inning. He gave up only three hits in five scoreless innings after the first. The homer over the left-field wall was the 14th for Gattis, leaving him tied for third place in the National League. He had two hits, giving him a 13-game hitting streak, Atlantas longest this season. Aaron Harang (5-5) allowed one run in six innings to end a streak of five consecutive starts without a win. Braves right fielder Jason Heyward left the game with a bruised right hand after being hit by a pitch from Wilson in the first inning. The Braves said X-rays were negative and Heyward is day to day. After being hit on the top of his hand leading off the first inning, Heyward remained in the game and scored on the homer by Gattis. He remained in the game on defence in the second before leaving in the bottom of the inning as Jordan Schafer was used as a pinch-hitter. "It gradually felt worse," Heyward saiid, adding hes relieved he didnt have a broken bone. Addison Russell Cubs Jersey. The Angels trailed 4-1 before Albert Pujols had a two-run single off Shae Simmons in the eighth. Craig Kimbrel struck out Raul Ibanez to cap a perfect ninth inning for his 19th save. Harang, 36, earned his first win in eight career starts against the Angels. He was 0-4 with a 10.48 ERA in four 2013 starts for Seattle against the Angels. Harang gave up four hits and three walks with two strikeouts. The homer by Gattis drove in Heyward and Freddie Freeman, who walked. Johnson followed with his homer over the centre field wall for a 4-0 lead. Wilson had allowed only one homer in his last five starts before allowing the back-to-back shots. The Angels scored in the third when Hank Conger hit a leadoff double before moving to third and then scoring on two wild pitches from Harang. Braves centre fielder B.J. Upton dropped Kyle Calhouns liner for an error, helped Los Angeles in the eighth. Upton caught up to the ball but couldnt hold on when trying for a basket catch at his waist. Mike Trouts bloop double left runners on second and third with one out. Pujols, who has hit .347 in his career against the Braves, then punched a two-run single past second baseman Tommy La Stella. Simmons struck out Howie Kendrick and ended the inning on Erick Aybars grounder to first base. Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons left his feet to make a diving catch of a sharply hit grounder by Josh Hamilton in the sixth. Simmons bounced up to throw out Hamilton in a close play at first base. "That is probably one of the best plays Ive seen in a long time," Harang said. NOTES: Scioscia said LHP Tyler Skaggs (right hamstring) could return from the 15-day DL next weekend. ... Andrelton Simmons, who is from Curacao, sprinted through the clubhouse screaming "Goooaaaalll!" before the game when The Netherlands scored the go-ahead goal in their 5-1 World Cup victory over Spain. ... C Gerald Laird said his right jaw was sore after being hit by Corey Dickersons bat in Thursdays game at Colorado, but he has passed a concussion test and was available off the bench. ... OF Justin Upton (sore left hamstring) was 0-for-4 after missing Thursdays game. ... Atlantas Gavin Floyd will face Garrett Richards in a matchup of right-handers on Saturday night. ' ' '