On 12 August one of the matches of the 1st round of the French football championship took place. PSG (Paris) and Lorient (France) met.
ПСЖ - Лорьян - 0:0. Чемпионат Франции, 1-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаFrench Championship, 1st round
PSG (Paris) - Lorient (France) - 0:0 (0:0)
Review of the match PSG - Lorient:
Paris Saint-Germain and Lorient battled it out on the pitch in a tense Ligue 1 match played at the legendary Parc de Princes stadium. Both teams had high hopes for their fans and were determined to win, but unfortunately it ended in a goalless draw. The 0-0 scoreline at half-time was a reflection of a tense encounter. Despite numerous attempts by both teams to break the deadlock, a solid defensive strategy by both teams prevented any goals from being scored in the first half. At the start of the second half, both teams made a number of important substitutions in an attempt to find a turning point. In the 59th minute Lorient made the first substitution: B. Dieng came on in place of I. Koné. Soon after, in the same minute, J. Makengo replaced J. Ponceau, giving the Lorient attack new vigour. "Paris Saint-Germain" also made a number of changes in the line-up. In the 68th minute Vitigne appeared on the pitch instead of F. Ruiz. A minute later, M. Asensio came on instead of K. Soler, strengthening the midfield of the hosts. In the course of the match, when both teams needed a goal more and more, Lorient made the last substitution in the 79th minute. V. Le Goff was substituted for D. Yongwa, hoping to find a break in the final minutes of the game.
In the 82nd minute, Paris Saint-Germain, not wanting to settle for a draw, made their last substitution. Instead of H. Ekitike, Lee Kang-in came on the pitch, and instead of Marquinhos - L. Hernandez. Despite the numerous substitutions, neither team was able to realise their opportunities and the score remained 0-0. The fans who filled the Parc de Prins stadium were disappointed, but at the same time delighted with the strong defence of both teams. The lack of goals may have frustrated the spectators, but the match demonstrated the tactical skill of the coaches and the defensive abilities of the players. The goalkeepers are especially to be commended for their superb saves throughout the game. At the end of the match, both teams reflected on missed opportunities and what needs to be improved. However, the resilience and determination with which Paris Saint-Germain and Lorient achieved a draw cannot be overlooked. The goalless draw may not have been the result the teams desired, but it is a testament to the competitive nature of Ligue 1 football. As they prepare for new challenges, both teams will no doubt be looking to build on their achievements and aim to win their upcoming matches. Whilst this match may be remembered for a goalless draw, there is always the potential for excitement and drama in future encounters between these teams.
In the next round, the following matches await the rivals: Toulouse vs PSG, Lorient vs Nice.
ПСЖ - Лорьян - 0:0. Чемпионат Франции, 1-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match PSG - Lorient:
| PSG | Lorient | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kicks to the goal | 0 |
| 18 | Kicks | 4 |
| 8 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 10 | Penalty kicks | 1 |
| 8 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
| 8 | Offences | 6 |
| 9 | Corners | 2 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 77% | Ball possession | 23% |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Keeper saves | 4 |
| 972 | Total assists | 287 |
| 911 | Accurate assists | 218 |
| 94% | Accuracy of passes | 76% |
