Mon, Feb 16, 2004 - Page 20 News List

Red Devils' victory taken with 10 men

EUROPEAN FOOTBALL Gary Neville was sent off in the 39th minute for violent conduct, as Manchester United was still able to defeat crosstown rival Manchester City

LONDON , GLASGOW, MADRID, BERLIN, ROME, AMSTERDAM AND PARIS

Willem II Tilburg stayed in fifth place after drawing 1-1 with SC Heerenveen and NAC Breda was held scoreless by Roda JC Kerkrade. RBC Roosendaal deepened Vitesse's relegation worries with a 2-1 win in Arnhem.

French league

Paris Saint-Germain jumped to second place in France's First Division with a 1-0 victory Saturday against Toulouse, while league leader Monaco faltered 1-0 at home to Lille.

Danijel Ljuboja's goal in the 30th minute brought the Parisians to within five points of Monaco. PSG has 46 points to Monaco's 51 after 24 games.

Lille striker Matt Moussilou's 79th minute goal did the damage to Monaco, which paid the price for a mistake by goalkeeper Flavio Roma. The home loss was Monaco's first of the season.

On Sunday evening, third-placed Auxerre and defending champion Lyon, placed fourth, will duel to take PSG's second spot in the standings. Both teams have 44 points, seven points behind Monaco.

Fifth-placed Sochaux and eight-placed Bordeaux drew 1-1.

Pablo Francia opened the scoring in the 85th minute, but Sochaux salvaged the tie with Wilson Oruma's powerful injury-time free kick in the 90th minute.

Sixth-placed Marseille's woes continued with a 0-0 draw against lowly Le Mans, second from bottom. Ajaccio, fifth from bottom, were held to a goaless draw at home to Strasbourg.

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