PSG defeats Montpellier in tune up for Barcelona clash
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March 31, 2013, Sunday
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FRENCH leader Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for its Champions League quarterfinal against Barcelona with a scrappy 1-0 win at home to Montpellier on Friday.
Substitute Kevin Gameiro poked home the winner in the 80th minute after being set up by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The win moves PSG eight points clear of Lyon, which hosts Sochaux today.
"It was a difficult game, but an important one. Montpellier are a very good side," PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti said.
Ibrahimovic went close early on after running onto Marco Verratti's pass and lofting the ball over the crossbar, while center half Alex forced a fine save from goalkeeper Geoffrey Jourdren as PSG dominated the first half.
Ibrahimovic set up a chance for winger Jeremy Menez in the second half, but he shot wide.
David Beckham came on with 20 minutes left and helped PSG increase the tempo of the game.
"Beckham played very well when he came on, so did Gameiro," Ancelotti said. "He scored a good goal. David brought us his experience and composure."
Substitute Kevin Gameiro poked home the winner in the 80th minute after being set up by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The win moves PSG eight points clear of Lyon, which hosts Sochaux today.
"It was a difficult game, but an important one. Montpellier are a very good side," PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti said.
Ibrahimovic went close early on after running onto Marco Verratti's pass and lofting the ball over the crossbar, while center half Alex forced a fine save from goalkeeper Geoffrey Jourdren as PSG dominated the first half.
Ibrahimovic set up a chance for winger Jeremy Menez in the second half, but he shot wide.
David Beckham came on with 20 minutes left and helped PSG increase the tempo of the game.
"Beckham played very well when he came on, so did Gameiro," Ancelotti said. "He scored a good goal. David brought us his experience and composure."
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