Half-Time Report: Maxwell fires Paris Saint-Germain ahead against Lille

A strike from Maxwell has given Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 lead at the halfway stage of their Coupe de la Ligue semi-final at Lille this evening.

Edinson Cavani had an early chance to give PSG the lead when he was picked out inside the box by Marquinhos, before blazing an effort well wide.

The Uruguayan had another sight of goal soon after, but his drilled effort from the edge of the area was well held by Vincent Enyeama.

PSG continued to dominate and they took the lead in the 27th minute when Maxwell was found at the back post by Cavani, before lashing a powerful strike into the roof of the net.

Antonio Mavuba had a rare sight of goal for Lille before half time, but his long-range effort flew wide of the post, as the visitors held on to their lead going into the break.