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AS Saint-Étienne managed to hold Paris Saint-Germain to a draw this Wednesday, the two teams parting ways with a 1-1 score.
What is the context of this match?
The PSG played its first game of the year against AS Saint-Étienne, with Mauricio Pochettino taking his place for the first time on the Parisian bench.
How did the match go?
The Parisians could only manage a draw against the Stéphanois, despite a good first half. The Greens have extended their series of games without a defeat, with a lot of draws on the counter.
What are the lessons from this match?
AS Saint-Étienne remains in 14th place in the standings, while PSG takes second place, three points behind Lyon. The match saw Marco Verratti play higher on the field for a good hour, before falling back when Paris changed its system.
| Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Kean | PSG | 1 |
| Bouanga | AS Saint-Étienne | 1 |
What does this mean for AS Saint-Étienne?
This valuable draw allows the Greens to remain unbeaten, with a series of games without a defeat. It also shows the solidity of Claude Puel's team, which manages to hold an team like PSG to a draw.
