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8, 075 home fans saw AS Monaco FC run into a 0-0 stalemate against FC Metz. The final score was a fine reflection of what had been going on during the game. Neither team created any chances, so it was obvious that the deadlock was not broken in the Stade Louis II.Monaco did not take advantage of the opportunity to close in on to top-of-the-table Olympique Lyon, who suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat, away against Caen on Friday evening. It was the fourth time in a row that the Monegasques could not claim a victory. They drew 0-0 with FC Nantes; they recorded a1-1 draw against Olympique Lyon and they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Olympique Nice last week. AS Monaco FC still occupy the fourth place in the Ligue. 1, behind Lille, Marseille and leaders Lyon. PSV will defend a slender 1-0 lead against AS Monaco FC in the Stade Louis II, on Wednesday night in the Champions league knock-out round second leg.AS Monaco FC starting line-up:Audard, Evra, Modesto, Bernardi (63, Perez), Kallon (63, Chevanton), Saviola, Maicon, Zikos, Farnerud, Adebayor and Givet (74, Rodriguez).Substitutes: Perez, Chevanton, Biancarelli, Gigliotti and Rodriguez.
