With the new formula of D1 Arkema, which will qualify the first four for the playoffs, PSG Féminin still has plenty of reason to believe in the title.
But it appears clear that if this championship had not evolved, the Parisiennes would no longer be in the race this Friday evening after their 13th meeting of the season.
Held in check by Fleury 91 (1-1) in Bondoufle (Essonne), they conceded a third match without a win (2 draws, 1 defeat and 10 wins) and are seven points behind the leader Olympique Lyonnais with the same number of matches.
All before an OL-PSG clash, Sunday February 11…
Jocelyn Prêcheur could hold his head with both hands on the sidelines in the cold of Bondoufle.
An image of the PSG coach which contrasts with the clenched fists of his counterpart Fabrice Abriel, happy with the draw obtained while Fleury 91 still hopes to hold on to fourth place (currently 6th, three points from qualifying for the playoffs).
Especially since the last occasions of the meeting were very Parisian.
Like this last ball in the area (90th + 6) between Amalie Vangsgaard, Élisa de Almeida and Grace Geyoro.
But the Parisiennes, undoubtedly still marked by their week in the Champions League, were too short.
It's over at the Robert Bobin Stadium ⌛️
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— PSG Féminines (@PSG_Feminines) February 2, 2024
“We came to win this match,” regrets Sakina Karchaoui speaking to Canal + Foot.
We don't have much time to rest.
I don't know why anyway... We're the only ones concerned... We take a point but we have to get over the fatigue.
We continue every three days.
We leave with a point, that's already it.
There is fatigue.
The coach does his best by sharing playing time. Fleury knew we were in this phase.
I remain happy with the team.
» Jocelyn Prêcheur made six changes between Tuesday's draw in Munich (2-2) and this evening's meeting.
Not enough to help his PSG win.
Fatigue was felt from the start.
Manhandled by Fleury, Grace Geyoro's teammates conceded the opener in the 19th minute of play with a goal from Dominika Grabowksa, alone in the area.
After opportunities from Marie-Antoinette Katoto (21st, 29th), it was finally Sakina Karchaoui (61st) who equalized, with a left hook shot, for the Parisiennes.
Tired but no longer in their legs at the end of the match, Chawinga and Karchaoui also had the opportunities to offer success to Paris.
Without success.
The next challenge will be major: meet on Sunday evening February 11 at Groupama Stadium in Lyon.