Defences hold firm as Troyes and Paris FC share opening-day points | OneFootball

Troyes and Paris FC drew 0-0 at Stade de l'Aube to open their Ligue 1 campaigns, each starting with a point after a tight game.

Kevin Trapp denied Renaud Ripart with a firm save from a central header in the 16th minute as the hosts enjoyed their best early spell.

Ripart was thwarted again with a low header (31.). Moments later, Ilan Kebbal struck the left post from range (32.) as Paris FC carried a threat in transition.

Moses Simon entered at the interval (46.), while Troyes lost Yvann Titi to injury (55.). Patrick Beach then tipped Kebbal's drive wide to concede a corner (69.), and Troyes later replaced Iron Gomis due to injury (76.).

Patrick Zabi missed the game's clearest late chance from close range (87.).

Troyes registered nine attempts with two on target. Paris FC produced 10 attempts but hit the target once.

Next, Troyes visit Lorient. Paris FC host Nice.