Second placed Paris Saint-Germain hosted reigning Ligue 1 champions LOSC Lille at the Parc des Princes in a dull 0-0 draw in a Ligue 1 game. Goalmouth action was limited in the clash as PSG stay at second place in the Ligue 1 standings with Montpellier
Herault on top.
The 2011/2012 Ligue 1 title race is still hard to be called as the top two sides both drew their respective games in Week 18 of the Ligue 1 Championnat.
On Saturday, Montpellier were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Toulouse. The incentive of a win was certainly a good one for Paris Saint-Germain who hosted reigning champions LOSC Lille at the Parc des Princes. Winning the game was even more important for the
Parisiens as they had to move on from the Europa League heartbreak.
However, PSG were unable to register a victory over Rudi Garcia’s side as both outfits failed to score a goal. The result now means that PSG are level on points (37) with Montpellier who lead the Ile club due to a superior goal difference.
On the other hand, Les Dogues are in third place and are level on points with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympique-Lyonnais-c40130 who defeated Evian TG 2-1 at the Stade de Gerland on Saturday.
Lille went into this encounter with an intention to extend their run of 15 Ligue 1 games without a defeat which is a new club record. Garcia’s men started the game brighter of the two opponents and dominated things from the start of the game.
Paris Saint-Germain’s plans were dealt a blow ahead of the game after captain http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zoumana-Camara-c38101 who paired up with Milan Bisevac in the heart of the defence.
Italian international http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Florent-Balmont-c13837 strike in the first quarter of the game.
The playing service was affected a lot due to wet conditions. However, Javier Pastore was able to provide a moment of sheer brilliance midway through the first half. The Argentine swept past three defenders before scooping a great pass towards http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Kevin-Gameiro-c20721.
However, the PSG striker’s shot went past the near post as Lille keeper http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mickaël-Landreau-c25513 heaved a sigh of relief.
Chances were few and far between and the midfield exchanges were rugged to say the least. However, both sides showed why their respective defences were best in the league.
However, the second half showed a more ambitious and adventurous PSG side. First it was Pastore whose shot missed the post by inches. Later on, Nene failed to hit the target after some great dribbling by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jeremy-Menez-c18345.
Lille man Idrissa Gueye almost turned out to be the most unlikely source of a goal in the 15th minute. His shot from the edge of the area was yet again brilliantly saved by Salvatore Sirigu.
In the 80th minute, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Guillaume-Hoarau-c15332.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ireneusz-Jelen-c17008 almost snatched the points for Lille in the final minutes of the game. The striker’s curling effort towards the top corner was excellently saved by in-form Sirigu.
The score remained 0-0 at the final whistle as PSG were unable to take advantage of Montpellier’s slip-up.
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