France round-up: Bordeaux held as two see red
Friday, August 9, 2002
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FC Girondins de Bordeaux and Paris Saint-Germain FC were both reduced to ten men as they drew 0-0.
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FC Girondins de Bordeaux and Paris Saint-Germain FC were both reduced to ten men as they battled each other to a goalless draw in their French first division encounter tonight.
Dugarry and André Luís off
Bordeaux's French international Christophe Dugarry and PSG's André Luís were sent off for fighting a minute before the interval, in a match that saw few clear-cut chances.
Létizi on form
Bordeaux, who beat Lille OSC 3-0 in last week's opening match of the season, failed to capitalise on their home advantage and were denied on a number of occasions by PSG's outstanding goalkeeper Lionel Létizi.
Pauleta chance
The hosts had their best chance when last season's top scorer Pedro Pauleta volleyed wide in the 82nd minute. PSG spent most of the match on the back foot in the absence of inspirational playmaker Ronaldinho, who was allowed some rest after helping Brazil to FIFA World Cup glory. Despite the result, Bordeaux moved up to the top of the embryonic table with four points after two matches.
