Paris Saint-Germain brilliant week continued with a flourishing 4-1 romp over Nancy at Parc des Princes. Coupled with the Rennais and Lyonnais playing to a draw, les Rouge et Bleu find themselves only four points behind the defending champions in second place.With the painful memories of last spring turned aside the Parisians billowed with confidence after the mid-week UEFA Cup win and charged forward with impassioned play. At the tenth minute Parc des Princes came to its feet as Jérôme Rothen's free-kick was headed by Guillaume Hoarau into the back of the net. Not enough for Paul Le Guen's side as they sensed the opening and took it only two minutes later as Stéphane Sessegnon surged forward in a powerful run before crossing to Ludovic Giuly with the veteran finishing efficiently. Up by two Nancy was on its back heels reeling for the quick goal explosion and after slowing the pace of the match were able to draw one back on the half hour as Julien Féret sent a well crafted ball over Mickaël Landreau. The goal seemed to stir the Parisians anger and as quick as can be they were back on the attack. Ludovic Giuly rocked the post nine minutes before the break after accepting Guillaume Hoarau through ball but four minutes later the brilliant young striker continued to make his claim as one of the most exciting talents in Football. Shaking off his mark, he accepted Jérôme Rothen's free-kick provision and dispatched the ball into the netting to make it 3-1 in PSG's favour. Returning from the break after a brief Nancy threat, the Parisians cued up the celebration as Claude Makélélé played Stéphane Sessegnon into the area and after a delightful one-two with Guillaume Hoarau, he drilled the ball in. With twenty minutes remaining Guillaume Hoarau and Ludovic Giuly took a bow with Péguy Luyindula and Clément Chantôme coming in. Paris Saint-Germain continued to flourish in the attack but were unable to add to the margin and the match concluded with a hearty 4-1 victory
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