One hour, and then the tumble. Sochaux cracked in the last half hour against Paris FC. The FCSM had nevertheless opened the scoring thanks to Tony Mauricio (35 ‘). But in six minutes, the PFC folded the match, thanks to Boutaïb, Guilavogui and Gueye (69′, 72′, 75’). An air pocket combined with the victory of Auxerre and Ajaccio. The FCSM, fifth, fell behind.
Daf’s tactical move succeeds, for a while
Omar Daf had attempted a coup to try to thwart a Paris FC in full swing (undefeated for 13 days). The Sochaux coach established Christophe Diehdiou in central defense, in place of Florentin Pogba. Ousseynou Thioune, who had played all the matches as a starter, also found himself on the bench. In his place, Gaëtan Weissbeck went down a notch, alongside Rassoul Ndiaye. Leaving an offensive quartet Do Couto -Kitala – Kalulu- Mauricio.
In a closed first half, Sochaux exceptionally left the ball to their opponent. Applied, sharp, voluntary, the Yellow and Blue have rolled out the plan it takes to undermine a candidate for the climb.
On the only real Sochaux opportunity, Mauricio came to conclude with a diving header a good action built by Kitala, Do Couto and Ndour, decisive passer. Behind, Christophe Diedhiou shone, always well placed.
Paris woke up
But after the break, the FCSM blow was shattered. The PFC woke up. By placing themselves higher, stifling Sochaux, and bringing in their top scorer, Morgan Guilavogui, author of the 2-1. Paris FC is a solid second in Ligue 2, and Sochaux could not react.
“We may have gone too far in the second half“recognized Maxime Do Couto after the meeting. The Sochaux striker, back from suspension, was in great difficulty to explain this Sochaux relaxation in a few minutes”It’s the little mistakes that make the difference. At this level, it is details that make the match, it is only played on that.“
“For an hour it was almost perfect” coach Omar Daf regretted. “But faced with this kind of opponent, we can’t give a gift“
It is also learning for some. Unfortunately for us, we pay hard this afternoon – Omar Daf
Omar Daf also had to deal with two early exits. That of Valentin Henry, just before half-time. Hit in the thigh, he gave way to Marvin Senaya, guilty on the second Parisian goal. That also of Christophe Diedhiou. The defender plays very little, has had the Covid in recent weeks. Affected by cramps, he had to go out after the hour mark, and his absence was immediately felt.
The Parisian goals are the work of two rookies who arrived this winter and a substitute who came into play. What to refer once again to the absence of Sochaux reinforcements in the winter transfer window.
What made the difference were the players who arrived from the bench. They had much more strength than us. They are seven points ahead of us: it makes sense, given what we offered and what they brought at the end of the game – Omar Daf
Sochaux fifth
This therefore makes two defeats in a row for the Yellow and Blue, after the one suffered against Ajaccio. Two defeats against direct competitors for the climb. And this is immediately felt in the standings. After the intoxication of the summits which had placed the FCSM third on the evening of a great victory in Grenoble two weeks ago, Sochaux is, after 26 days, fifth. Maybe instead.
There are still 12 days left, and a lot of points to take for the FCSM. Next step with the reception of Guingamp, March 5 at 7 p.m.