Paris Saint-Germain were denied a famous victory against the reigning European champions thanks to a late Lucas Piazon's equaliser
The PSG coach has praised his side following their 1-1 draw with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 on Sunday. Both sides were facing each other for a pre-season friendly match at the Yankee Stadium, New York.
Nene tapped in from close range in the first half to give his side a much deserved lead. The French club looked all set to secure a famous win over Roberto Di Matteo’s side but were denied by a late goal from Brazilian http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lucas-c22528 Piazon.
Despite the draw, Carlo Ancelotti is pleased with his team’s performance. The former AC Milan manager has praised his players for their efforts against one of the best teams in the world.
While talking to reporters, the 53-year-old expressed his satisfaction with the way his expensively assembled side played in New York. The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 international was pleased by the pace at which the game was played.
"It was a good, intense game," he told reporters.
Carlo Ancelotti feels that the game was a good test for his players and it will help them in terms of preparation for the next season.
"It was a very good test against a very strong team. We controlled the game well."
Paris Saint-Germain were dominating for most part of the match and Ancelotti feels that the game has given his side much needed experience of playing against a world class team. The former AC Milan manager has stated that playing against a top European side
will help PSG in their quest for the Champions League glory.
"This game gives us the experience of playing against a top European team, and that is the level we want to get to."
Paris Saint-Germain will next face http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 in August.
Paris Saint-Germain will kick-start their Ligue 1 campaign on August 11, when they entertain http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Lorient-c39153 at Parc des Princes and Carlo Ancelotti would be hoping to win the Championelle this season after narrowly missing out on it last time around.
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