Ludovic Giuly!!!

PSG ended its two match slide with a 1-0 victory over Lille at Parc des Princes with the lone goal coming from Ludovic Giuly. Visiting Lille, riding a nine-match unbeaten streak, came out with intent and was clearly the aggressor to the dismay of home supporters. After early attempts, the match became a box-to-box affair with few true scoring chances with both teams demonstrating sound defensive play. However in somewhat of a surprise turn of events, Lille suffered a defensive error in concentration and marking as with five minutes remaining in the half Mickaël Landreau's long pass was headed-on by Guillaume Hoarau to Ludovic Giuly who subsequently plowed the ball into the back of the net. With the lead, PSG was intent to lock down the match, which they did like a charm and Lille's attempts were little to fear of. Through the course of the final third of the match the most surprising aspect of play was how little Lille ventured forward and PSG strolled to the 1-0 victory.


The victory catapults PSG to eighth in the table with their next match against Nancy Lorraine in the Coupe de la Ligue.

a key match against Lille

Under the leadership of Rudi Garcia, Lille have enjoyed a superb start to the Ligue 1 campaign and proving that they are very capable of a run at the European spot. They have shown to be have an efficient attacking force while able to limit scoring opportunities. However on the road, they have had problems garnering a victory although their consistent play has them unbeaten in nine matches. As they travel to Parc des Princes they will be looking to prey upon PSG's inconsistent play. While Lille has not been able to win at Parc des Princes in over ten matches, that will provide little solace to PSG. dropped successive 1 - nil matches to Nice and Toulouse after their triumphant victory over Olympique Marseille. The only absentee for the match is Tulio De Melo of Lille and they will likely employ Nicolas Fauvergue as a lone striker in a 4-5-1. PSG has given little indication of their attacking force however based upon last weeks match a combination of Mateja Kežman, Ludovic Giuly and Guillaume Hoarau up-front is most likely.

I will report on the match as it concludes.