Match Report


Paris Saint-GermainParis Saint-Germain     Lille OSCLille OSC
Dave CeeDave Cee Computer Player Computer Player
Michael SimonsenM. Simonsen83
G
captain1captain
G
62Ian LampardI. Lampard
Eddie EdworthyE. Edworthy75
D
2
D
68Pascal MöllerP. Möller
Ricardo AntunesR. Antunes77
D
3
D
66Paolo GorgoneP. Gorgone
Anthony GinolaA. Ginola75
D
4
D
65Graeme CopeG. Cope
Daniel MercadoD. Mercado79
D
5
D
64Kevin CaldwellK. Caldwell
Giacomo EsparteroG. Espartero76
M
6
M
70Pape MaharziP. Maharzi
Farid TrapassoF. Trapasso80
M
7
M
68Steven KelbanS. Kelban
Luis AlonsoL. Alonso80
M
8
M
68Federico AlessiF. Alessi
Delano Shew A TjonD. Shew A Tjon71
A
9
A
71Abdelmalek MouretA. Mouret
Abdelmalek BarthezA. Barthez82
A
10
A
63Toni CasagrandeT. Casagrande
Sabri MarchandS. Marchand74
A
11
A
59Albert HidalgoA. Hidalgo
 
Yoann RizzettoY. Rizzetto78
D
12
M
67Seb BonisselS. Bonissel
Marc GerritsenM. Gerritsen75
M
13
M
62Steve FoulonS. Foulon
Pape ClaytonP. Clayton73
A
14
G
61Arno NieuwenhuijzenA. Nieuwenhuijzen

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to Lille OSC. A crowd of 19,268 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Paris Saint-Germain and Lille OSC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Regis Murati.


0.00
Paris Saint-Germain kick off and get the first half underway!
3.51
Pape Maharzi makes a simple pass to Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.25
Eddie Edworthy advances with the ball. Eddie Edworthy shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
20.10
Steven Kelban hits a low pass to Pape Maharzi. Pape Maharzi rushes past Ricardo Antunes! Pape Maharzi takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Michael Simonsen had no chance!! Goal for Lille OSC!
27.56
Farid Trapasso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giacomo Espartero. Giacomo Espartero puts a great ball through. Abdelmalek Barthez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
32.28
Steven Kelban flicks a high pass forward to Albert Hidalgo who brings the ball under control. Albert Hidalgo finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.16
Paolo Gorgone flicks a high pass forward. Steven Kelban collects the pass. Steven Kelban flicks a high pass forward. Abdelmalek Mouret comfortably collects the pass. Abdelmalek Mouret knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Antunes.
38.32
Steven Kelban chips the ball to his team mate, Toni Casagrande. Toni Casagrande knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Edworthy.
39.05
Anthony Ginola brings the ball forward. Anthony Ginola knocks in a cross ball towards Delano Shew A Tjon. Delano Shew A Tjon directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.35
Steven Kelban flicks a high pass forward to Pape Maharzi who brings the ball under control. Pape Maharzi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
44.52
Abdelmalek Mouret catches Eddie Edworthy on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie Edworthy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain appear unchanged since the first half. Lille OSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Paris Saint-Germain players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Lille OSC get the second half underway!
47.38
Pape Maharzi threads a neat ball through to Abdelmalek Mouret. Abdelmalek Mouret knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
49.37
Lille OSC are dictating the run of play here today.
59.23
Luis Alonso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Farid Trapasso. Farid Trapasso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abdelmalek Barthez but he's offside!
60.19
Paris Saint-Germain have made 3 substitutions with Yoann Rizzetto replacing Eddie Edworthy, Marc Gerritsen replacing Daniel Mercado and Pape Clayton replacing Delano Shew A Tjon and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
71.37
Federico Alessi makes an attacking run forward. Federico Alessi whips in a cross ball towards Toni Casagrande. Toni Casagrande beats his man to it with a header. Good keeping from Michael Simonsen as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
77.44
Yoann Rizzetto brings the ball forward. Yoann Rizzetto kicks a strong pass forward to Pape Clayton. Pape Clayton skips past Graeme Cope! Pape Clayton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Pascal Möller.
79.11
Anthony Ginola plays the ball forward to Giacomo Espartero. Giacomo Espartero flicks a high pass forward. Farid Trapasso collects the pass. Farid Trapasso knocks the ball to his team mate, Sabri Marchand. Some good footwork from Sabri Marchand provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.09
Pascal Möller makes a beautiful solo run. Pascal Möller makes a simple pass to Toni Casagrande. Toni Casagrande whips in a cross ball towards Albert Hidalgo. Albert Hidalgo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
87.38
Giacomo Espartero flicks a high ball forward to Sabri Marchand who takes it down. Sabri Marchand lofts in a cross ball towards Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez makes a looping header on goal. The ball strikes Kevin Caldwell's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
88.46
Luis Alonso takes a quick corner, playing it short to Sabri Marchand. Sabri Marchand rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Yoann Rizzetto hits a low pass to Marc Gerritsen. Marc Gerritsen hits a low pass to Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez shoots from 25 yards. Ian Lampard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Paris Saint-Germain

Lille OSC
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
22.4%
49.3%
28.4%

Scorers
Abdelmalek Barthez 90
Pape Maharzi 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pape Maharzi of Lille OSC

Match Ratings