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Played
November 3, 2011 6:00 PM GMT
Parc des Princes — Paris
Referee: M. Courtney
Attendance: 32046
November 3, 2011 6:00 PM GMT
Parc des Princes — Paris
Referee: M. Courtney
Attendance: 32046
63′
Javier Pastore
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| Paris St. Germain (PSG) | 1.15 | 1.44 | 1.65 | 1.02 | 1.14 | 1.15 | 1.02 | 1.15 | 1.16 |
| Draw | 7.00 | 2.90 | 4.33 | 17.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 | 15.00 | 6.00 | 6.50 |
| Slovan | 17.00 | 12.00 | 4.10 | 71.00 | 21.00 | 14.00 | 100.00 | 15.50 | 14.00 |
Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 Slovan Bratislava: Solitary Pastore strike hands Ligue 1 leaders vital Group F victory
The Argentina international struck for the Parisians on the hour mark to defeat the Slovakian visitors and improve their chances of qualification for the knockout stages
By Roberto Curtis
Panoramic
Paris Saint-Germain took a step closer to the knockout stages of the Europa League thanks to Javier Pastore’s 63rd minute strike that settled their Group F encounter versus Slovan Bratislava at Parc des Princes.
Despite the French side enjoying the lion’s share of opportunities, Bratislava failed to convert several chances in what was an open contest.
Mathieu Bodmer was guilty of squandering a gilt-edged opening for the Ligue 1 leaders, but Pastore's goal proved enough to edge PSG closer to progression.
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Despite the French side enjoying the lion’s share of opportunities, Bratislava failed to convert several chances in what was an open contest.
Mathieu Bodmer was guilty of squandering a gilt-edged opening for the Ligue 1 leaders, but Pastore's goal proved enough to edge PSG closer to progression.
Goalkeepers Nicolas Douchez and Lukas Hrosso were kept relatively busy by both teams in the opening half hour with mostly long-range shots peppering their respective goals.
PSG winger Nene spent much of the night tormenting the visitors, with several powerful left-footed shots from open play and set pieces. At the other end, Marko Milinkovic nearly saw his team get on the scoresheet first, but instead forced a good save from Douchez just before the hour mark.
Not to be outdone, Douchez's opposite number Hroso also showed his athletic ability by parrying a fierce right-footed piledriver from Jeremy Menez.
A few minutes later though, PSG made the breakthrough as Pastore struck a beautiful left cross from Nene through the legs of Hrosso to lift the Parisian crowd.
Hrosso and Co. tried to hang on and the Slovakian was forced into action more than once to keep the score down, and in the end the French hosts had to settle for a solitary goal victory.
Antoine Kombouare’s side are now unbeaten at home in 18 European matches [11 wins, seven draws] and trail Group F leaders Athletic Bilbao, who defeated Salzburg in the section's other fixture.
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Paris St. Germain (PSG)
1
3
2
15
22
7
10
12
23
27
11
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
39
6
18
28
10
11
31
9
17
32
33
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Penalty Shootout Goal
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar
Striker Schalke |
14 | 3 |
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Radamel Falcao
Striker Atlético Madrid |
12 | 1 |
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Adrián
Striker Atlético Madrid |
10 | 0 |
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Fernando Llorente Torres
Striker Bilbao |
7 | 2 |
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Jonatan Ezequiel Cristaldo
Striker Metalist Kharki |
7 | 0 |
