PSG Outclass Troyes In Paris

It is a meeting of first against last in Ligue 1 at the Parc des Princes on Saturday as Paris Saint Germain host Troyes priced as bet365’s massive 1/12 favourites to come away with three points.

With his job already hanging by a thread, Troyes coach Jean-Marc Furlan must have watched with trepidation as Paris Saint-Germain’s attack ripped through the heart of Malmo’s defense in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

Paris Saint-Germain’s Uruguyan forward Edinson Cavani (left) celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Troyes at the Parc des Princes stadium.

Troyes have scored seven times in 14 league matches this term and PSG have only conceded the same amount, scoring 33.

Thomas Ayasse curled home from 25 yards in the 91st minute, but it was scant consolation as PSG eased to a ninth successive league victory, while bottom club Troyes remain winless from their 15 outings.

Angers rose up to second with a 2-0 home win over 10-man Lille, who are now without a win in four league fixtures. “Good to take”, he said.

– Jean-Kevin Augustin is the youngest player to score a goal in Ligue 1 this season (18 years and 5 months).

Fans and media representatives were searched and had to open their bags.

Security will also be tight, after the Stade de France was targeted by suicide attackers two weeks ago during France’s match against Germany.

“Very good, perfect. That’s what I just explained to my son”, PSG fan Claude Montereau said.

A small jazz band played outside, perhaps in a bid to reassure people that this was meant to be an enjoyable occasion, after all.

A giant French tricolor flag was unfurled in the middle of the field before the game.

After that, a minute’s silence was observed as PSG captain Thiago Silva and Trapp stood with their heads bowed.

As expected against the strugglers, PSG made a bright start and Troyes goalkeeper Paul Bernardoni was called into action as early as the third minute, producing a fine save from Cavani’s powerful header.

Augustin’s shot from distance crept through the legs of Bernardoni for the home side’s fourth. “I will not lie to you, I will not tell you that he is injured if it is not the case”.

Trapp, who has made high-profile blunders in two matches this season, was too far off his line when beaten by Ayasse’s shot.

In other matches, it was Nantes 0, Bastia 0; Toulouse 2, Nice 0; Reims 2, Rennes 2, and Gazelec Ajaccio 1, Lorient 1.