There was a lot to play for in this match of the 14th day. At the time of the switch to the return matches, Saint-Paul took the right turn.
Still clinging to this lead car, Christian Dafreville’s men have put in the right ingredients. From the start of the match, Saint-Pauloise imposed its domination. On a free kick from Alexis Siala Chamba, the latter saw his shot skim the target of Derfla (5th).
The Saint-Paulois continued to put the pressure on. A free kick taken, this time, by Damien Marie missed the target by a small margin (12th). The Dionysians reacted shortly after the first quarter of an hour, Assoumani hesitated to cross and lost the benefit of the ball.
STERILE DOMINATION IN THE SECOND PERIOD
The clear domination of the locals was rewarded by Vélou with a blocked shot deflected by Issoufi into his own net (22nd). A few minutes later, stunned by this opening of the score, the Dionysians put the record straight, their own time.
On an overflow from Ichiza on the right side, he sent a cross into the pack and it was Diallo who catapulted the ball into the back of the net with a header (30th). The Saint-Pauloise hadn’t said her last word, she had some up her sleeve. Just before the break, she took the lead again. Vélou, again, was at the origin of a pass for Depehi, who relayed to Damien Marie who, from a right-foot control, followed up with a left foot to leave Derfla no chance (42nd).
In the second half, Saint-Denis had more control of the ball… without having the opportunity to get back to level. The end of the match was notably marked by the expulsions of Pelops and Ichiza which saw the two teams reduced to ten. Thanks to this victory, Saint-Pauloise sticks to the leading pack and is only four points behind the leader of Saint-Joseph.
On the other hand, for Saint-Denis FC, the team has not been able to do so since their victory against JS Saint-Pierroise. Fred Bachelier hopes to be able to field his new recruits Dorian Bertrand and Berajo next weekend. In the others, the good deal goes to the Sainte-Rosiens who give themselves a little breathing room.
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