An outstanding performance by Lille’s Eden Hazard in a 2-1 win against Paris Saint-Germain has tipped the balance towards Montpellier Herault who lead the standings by 5 points now
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Belgium-c2850 international Eden Hazard was once again the standout performer for Lille as Rudi Garcia’s side went from a goal down to beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in a Ligue 1 encounter.
Earlier on in the second half, Javier Pastore scored the first goal of the game as PSG appeared to be on course towards winning their first game at the Stade Metropole in over 15 years. however, Les Dogues were given a great helping hand when Mamadou Sakho
was sent off for fouling Nolan Roux.
The resulting penalty kick was easily converted by Eden Hazard to level proceedings. However, the game was still on and January signing Nolan Roux scored with just 11 minutes left in the clock. The win takes Lille two points closer to PSG who now trail Montpellier
Herault by five points.
With just four games left, it now seems that PSG have all but lost hopes of winning their first Championelle in almost 18 years.
With so much at stake for both sides, both sides’ fans knew that a dull 0-0 draw between the two sides in the reverse fixture last year was not on the menu at all.
Lille, fresh with 5 victories in their last 6 games made a bright start to the game and Tulio De Melo, forced http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Eden-Hazard-c11863 free-kick.
PSG were unlucky not to have taken a lead when a Nene free-kick found Pastore whose shot hit the bar.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javier-Pastore-c18082.
PSG were all set for a huge win but Rudi Garcia had other ideas. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Joe-Cole-c18694 and Nolan Roux were introduced in the game and the duo breathed life into the attack.
Roux made a significant contribution when he was handled by Sakho in the box and was sent-off. Hazard stepped up to take responsibilities and easily scored his 17th Ligue 1 goal of the campaign.
With just 11 minutes left, it seemed that the game was destined for a draw. However, a rabona cross by Hazard was helped on by De Melo towards Roux who nodded the ball beyond Sirigu to make it 2-1 to Les Dogues who are now unbeaten in their last 7 Ligue
1 games.
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