The dream becomes reality for Paris FC. Six months after its acquisition by the Arnault family and more than 45 years after their visit to the elite, the second club in the capital will evolve next season in Ligue 1 and will find PSG. A 1-1 draw landed in Martigues, combined with the spectacular match between Metz and Rodez (3-3), during the 33rd day of Ligue 2 Friday evening, was enough to ensure the direct climb of Paris FC.
With 66 points on the clock, Paris FC now has four lengths ahead of FC Metz, third, and can no longer be joined before the last day. Grenats will have to go through the dams to hope to find the elite. The Parisians, they validate a historic return to the Gotha of French football, in a season marked by the change of ambitions driven by their new owner.
A small match for a big result
On the lawn of Martigues, engaged in the race for maintenance, Paris FC did not give a big match but knew how to do the essentials. It was not until the 49th minute to see Pierre-Yves Hamel opening the scoring, taking advantage of a defensive disagreement and an ill-controlled release of Amraoui. Martigues replied ten minutes later, on an unexpected lob concluded by slipping into the skylight. A spectacular goal but without impact for Paris FC, focused on the results of the Grenats.
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In Metz, a stunning scenario played against Rodez. Nkada opened the scoring for visitors to the 65th. Metz has reduced the gap thanks to a penalty from Gauthier eh, but quickly sold again, twice (1-3 to the 80th). The end of the match revived the suspense: Sabaly scored a second penalty (83rd), then Jallow equalized (87th), insufficient however to reverse the course of fate. Already promoted, Lorient has conceded a 2-1 defeat in Bastia. The Merlus remain leaders with two points ahead of Paris, and will have to ensure their crown on the last day.
