France round-up: Leaders held by PSG
Thursday, January 24, 2002
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French first division leaders RC Lens were held to a 1-1 draw by Paris Saint-Germain FC on Thursday.
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French first division leaders RC Lens were held to a 1-1 draw by Paris Saint-Germain FC on Thursday, with the goals coming minutes apart just before the final whistle.
Ronaldinho penalty
Brazilian international Ronaldinho converted a penalty in the 86th minute before Lens, missing four players on international duty at the African Cup of Nations, equalised with a Stéphane Pedron strike two minutes from time.
Latest standings
Lens are still ahead in the title race, although their lead has been shaved to five points after second-placed Olympique Lyonnais won on Wednesday. The draw moves PSG into third in Le Championnat standings, although fourth-placed AJ Auxerre have two games in hand.