00:00Welcome to today's League One match between Paris FC and Toulouse at the Stage-en-Bouin.
00:12The home side are desperate to end a four-match winless run that has seen them slide to 14th place just five points above the drop zone.
00:18Their recent struggles are highlighted by scoring one goal or fewer in four of their last five league games.
00:24Toulouse arrived in the capital with renewed confidence after a 1-0 win over Strasbourg ended their own six-match winless streak.
00:29That victory lifted them to ninth and they will aim to build momentum with a second consecutive win, which would equal their best run of the season.
00:35While their away form has been modest, they have proven resilient with four of their five defeats this season coming by a single goal.
00:42Historically, Paris FC have a slight edge at home, unbeaten in their last two hosting Toulouse.
00:47However, the visitors are unbeaten in the last two meetings between these sides.
00:52For Toulouse, a victory in Paris would be a historic feat as they have not won here in over 40 years since a 3-0 triumph back in 1982.
00:58They expect a tight contest as both teams fight for crucial points.
01:11Paris FC hosted Toulouse in a Ligue 1 match that was largely controlled by the visitors from the outset.
01:18The first half saw Toulouse create the clearer chances.
01:20They were awarded a penalty in the 17th minute for a handball, but Gibral Sidibe's spot kick was saved by Kevin Trapp.
01:29Undeterred, Toulouse opened the scoring through Santiago Hidalgo in the 29th minute, finishing from close range.
01:37Jan Boho doubled the lead eight minutes later, slotting home from the center of the box.
01:42Paris FC threatened at times, with Elon Kebbell forcing an early save and Adama Kamara seeing a header miss the target, but they trailed at the interval.
01:53The second half followed a similar pattern of Toulouse efficiency.
01:58Paris FC enjoyed more possession and attempted shots from distance, but their efforts were routinely blocked or off-target.
02:06The contest was effectively settled in the 69th minute when Jan Boho completed his brace, again finishing Cooley from inside the area.
02:15The closing stages saw few clear chances, with Toulouse defending solidly.
02:21Paris FC's frustrations were evident as Adama Kamara received a yellow card for a foul in the 73rd minute.
02:28Toulouse managed the game professionally through to the final whistle, restricting their hosts to half-opportunities.
02:35Toulouse managed the game professionally through to the final whistle, restricting their hosts to half-opportunities.
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