Neymar sent off, PSG title chase hit by loss to leader Lille
Neymar was sent off late as defending champion Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) lost 1-0 at home to Lille on Saturday, falling three points behind the new French league leader i
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Neymar was sent off late as defending champion Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) lost 1-0 at home to Lille on Saturday, falling three points behind the new French league leader i
PARIS — Canadian striker Jonathan David scored as Lille defeated defending champion Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 Saturday to took over sole posession of first place in France's Ligue 1.PSG star Neymar was. . .
Neymar sent off as PSG lose to Lille in Ligue 1 title clash Paris (AFP) – Neymar was sent off late on as a limping Jonathan David scored the only goal to give Lille a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in their Ligue 1 title showdown on Saturday, a result that moves them three points clear at the top of the table. Canadian striker David was struggling with an ankle injury when he fired home in the 20th minute. He was forced off soon after and came out on crutches to watch the second half with heavy strapping where he had been caught by Idrissa Gana Gueye.
Ghana international, Boye, meanwhile, was afforded a starting role and delivered an impactful performance along with Algeria midfielder Boulaya to help Metz secure all three points. Boulaya inspired the Maroons to victory when he set up Aaron Leya Iseka to open the scoring in the 35th minute. In an effort to try and avoid defeat in the encounter, manager Domenech brought on Simon for Randal Kolo in the 46th minute and made his contribution in the outing. The Algeria international then sealed the victory moments before the full-time whistle after receiving a fine assist from Boye. With the res...
Their first chance came in the third minute but Kadewere could not connect to a cross from Lucas Paqueta. Another opportunity beckoned in the 18th minute but Marcelo’s header off Leo Dubois' free-kick sailed over the crossbar. Lyon continued to dominate ball possession and in the 37th minute, Toko Ekambi forced a great save from Algeria international Alexandre Oukidja when he latched onto a pass from Depay. Three minutes before the half-time break, Lamine Gueye’s shot off Farid Boulaya’s cross bounced back off the bar. In the 48th minute, John Boye denied Kadewere a clear sight of goal...