Motta lands knockout blow as PSG secure eighth win in row


Paris St Germain's Thiago Motta celebrates with his team mate after scoring during their French Ligue 1 soccer match against Lorient at the Moustoir stadium in Lorient, March 21, 2014. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

PARIS (Reuters) - Paris St Germain's march towards a second consecutive Ligue 1 title continued on Friday when a Thiago Motta goal secured a 1-0 win at Lorient, their eighth straight victory in all competitions.

The result put the champions on 73 points from 30 games, 11 ahead of Monaco who host third-placed Lille on Sunday.

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