Of course, we are far from champagne football and it is not always very beautiful to see. But, for two games, Thierry Laurey has managed to re-mobilize his team behind a real collective project, with a grouped and compact block. The team that shot the most on goal, Paris FC is now playing against by throwing itself quickly forward. And after having wasted a lot in September, it is now a little more efficient by converting its little used. The recipe almost worked against the leader Toulouse (2-2) last Saturday. This Saturday in Dijon, it made it possible to win a success (1-0) which allows it to remain 6th, in ambush of the Top 5 two points from Auxerre. Paris FC is on the road to recovery.
What you must remember
After four unsuccessful matches (2 draws, 2 losses), Paris FC therefore returned to victory thanks to a big defensive performance. Always in search of the best formula, Thierry Laurey had innovated again against his friend Patrice Garande (the two men gave each other a long and smiling hug before kick-off). A 4-4-2 with Samir Chergui who slips from central defender to right side in place of Maxime Bernauer in difficulty for several weeks. The objective was also to block the corridors and the climbs of the side of Dijon. The plan worked perfectly in the first half. Paris FC completely stifles the score on a corner from Julien Lopez deflected by Mahamé Siby then diverted into his own net by Lucas Deaux (0-1, 34th). If Dijon tries to push and obtains several corners, Morgan Guilavogui, at the origin of the cons, misses the frame and a big ball of 2-0 just before the break (45th).
The Parisians missed the break and the possibility of spending a quieter second period. Because they fall back into the same pattern as last week against Toulouse (2-2 after leading 2-0 at half-time) by retreating and suffering. The PFC suffers and Dijon multiplies its attempts. After strikes from Le Bihan (57th), Scheidler (63rd) and Benzia (64th) which graze the post, Scheidler’s pivot shot is countered (74th) then he forces Vincent Demarconnay to a big parade (85th). But unlike the match against TFC where he was joined in the 85th minute, the PFC who finished with only 34% possession of the ball and shot 8 times against 22 strikes on the Dijon side, this time held. A victory with the heart. For two games, the Parisian team has, at least, found collective virtues and a beautiful defensive solidarity.
The player: Vincent Demarconnay
With his defense, the Paris FC goalkeeper made an almost perfect copy and managed his 4th clean-sheet since the start of the season. He was reassuring in his outings in the air and balloons and saved his team in the 85th minute on a big strike from Scheidler. At 38, the record holder for matches in the PFC jersey is still playing at a very high level.
The number: 4
Paris FC has won its 4th away success and is balancing its away record. After winning in Grenoble, Le Havre and Quevilly, the Parisians remained on four defeats outside their bases (AC Ajaccio, Sochaux, Niort and Pau).
The reaction
Thierry Laurey coach of Paris FC: “We weren’t bright but efficient enough to win this match. The boys were serious defensively. We again showed solidarity and a good state of mind. It doesn’t play out much but it turned out good for us. “
DIJON – PARIS FC 0-1 (0-1)
Spectators: 8,000. Referee: M. Schneider.
But : Deaux (34e c.s.c.)
Warnings. Paris FC: Camara (42nd), Kanté (66th), Caddy (76th).
Dijon : Reynet – Traoré, Coulibaly, Congré (cap.), Fofana – Deaux (Ahlinvi, 77th), Pi – Dobre, Benzia, Jacob (Rocchia, 62nd) – Le Bihan. (Scheidler, 62nd) Entr. : Garande.
Paris FC : Demarconnay – Chergui, Camara, Kanté (cap.), Hadjam – Guilavogui, Siby (Bernauer, 90th + 2) Name, Hanin – Lopez (Diakité, 69th), Caddy (Laura, 78th). Entr. : Laurey.
