FOOTBALL By winning 1-0 on the OL field, the Parisiennes are now one point ahead of the Lyonnaises
PSG player Kadidiatou Diani in the fight to regain the ball from the head, during the D1 match against OL, in Décines-Charpieu near Lyon, on December 11, 2022. — OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE
OL lost their lead in D1. Paris Saint-Germain took first place in the French women’s football championship on Sunday by winning at Groupama Stadium at the expense of Lyon (1-0), in a match of the 11th day of football. D1.
Les Parisiennes, who now have a one-point lead over OL, have taken a decisive advantage at this point. the 87th minute with a goal from Kadidiatou Diani who took over, at the far post, a corner from Bachaman, deflected; header by Elsa de Almeida to score her 9th goal of the season in D1. It’s the only action on which goalkeeper Christiane Endler had the opportunity to play. to intervene in a meeting that is rather pleasant to follow despite the intense cold (-5 degrees).
First defeat of the season for OL in D1
This goal rewarded the serious match of the PSG which knew how to resist; OL who concede their first defeat of the season in the league for a draw (against Guingamp, red lantern, 0-0). The Parisian club had no longer won; traveling to Lyon since November 2014 (1-0).
“There is a lot of disappointment for me and the players,” Sonia Bompastor, the Lyon coach. “The result does not conform to your specifications. our expectations and is cruel. You have to be able to be more killers. (but) Nothing is played. for the title for which I remain very optimistic” The Lyonnaises can only blame themselves on it. themselves when they had control of the game even though the Parisiennes had better possession of the ball.
the Champions League
Sonia Bompastor’s players have been the most threatening without however creating clear chances. Apart from a final header by Vanessa Gilles at the conclusion of a confused action in front of the PSG goal after a free kick played; from the right wing and a failed outing by goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi (23rd), former OL player. This then interposed on a resumption of the head of the American Lindsay Horan (28th). Horan was again dangerous on a resumption of the head above (62nd) but also on a free kick passing from little to grave; side (68th). Once again OL missed out. percussion in attack despite the efforts of Delphine Cascarino or Melvine Malard.
To end the year, both clubs must try to ensure their qualification in the Champions League. OL must challenge Arsenal, at London on December 15 before hosting Juventus Turin on December 21, and PSG will host Real Madrid at the Parc des Princes on December 16 before moving to Paris. Chelsea on the 22nd.