Match report

Caen 0–0 Paris Saint Germain: Ligue 1 Draws to a Close

Caen
Caen
0–0
FT
Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
May 19, 2018

Caen held off Paris Saint Germain to secure a goalless draw in their Ligue 1 clash. Despite strong efforts from both sides, neither team managed to break through the defense. Key yellow cards for T. Weah of PSG and multiple Caen players marked the game's disciplinary highlights.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Caen 0–0 Paris Saint Germain
  • • T. Weah of Paris Saint Germain received a yellow card in the 9th minute
  • • J. Féret of Caen received a yellow card in the 34th minute
  • • F. Guilbert of Caen received a yellow card in the 45th minute
  • • Substitutions: C. Nkunku replaced Y. Adli and Marquinhos replaced K. Rimane for PSG
  • • J. Deminguet of Caen received a yellow card in the 90th minute

Lineups

Caen

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 B. Samba (G)
  • 28 D. Da Silva (D)
  • 29 R. Genevois (D)
  • 21 F. Guilbert (D)
  • 22 A. Mbengue (D)
  • 24 A. Djiku (D)
  • 25 J. Féret (M)
  • 10 Y. Aït Bennasser (M)
  • 32 J. Deminguet (M)
  • 12 R. Rodelin (F)
  • 26 I. Santini (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 B. Sankoh
  • 8 S. Peeters
  • 9 J. Repas
  • 13 C. Kouakou
  • 18 D. Avounou
  • 33 Y. Armougom
  • 40 M. Dreyer

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Areola (G)
  • 17 Yuri (D)
  • 12 T. Meunier (D)
  • 5 Marquinhos (D)
  • 3 P. Kimpembe (D)
  • 19 L. Diarra (M)
  • 8 T. Motta (M)
  • 27 J. Pastore (M)
  • 25 A. Rabiot (M)
  • 24 C. Nkunku (M)
  • 37 T. Weah (F)

Substitutes

  • 38 Y. Adli
  • 33 K. Rimane
  • 1 K. Trapp
  • 2 Thiago Silva
  • 11 Á. Di María
  • 18 G. Lo Celso
  • 23 J. Draxler

Timeline

  1. Paris Saint Germain
    9' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    T. Weah
  2. Caen
    34' Caen Card · Yellow Card
    J. Féret
  3. Caen
    45' Caen Card · Yellow Card
    F. Guilbert
  4. Paris Saint Germain
    83' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Nkunku · On: Y. Adli
  5. Paris Saint Germain
    84' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marquinhos · On: K. Rimane
  6. Caen
    90' Caen Card · Yellow Card
    J. Deminguet

Match Stats

Stat Caen Paris Saint Germain
Fouls 15 18
Pass Accuracy 71% 92%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 7
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 249 784
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 6 2
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 25% 75%
Accurate Passes 178 722
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 4 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Weah's early yellow card in the 9th minute may have impacted Paris Saint Germain's offensive momentum
  • ▸ Multiple yellow cards for Caen players in the first half (J. Féret, F. Guilbert) could have shifted the defensive balance and led to a more cautious approach in the second half