SAMASSA (8.5). There are saves that are worth as much as goals. His heroic triple save, at close range, in front of Taïbi, Younoussa and then Abdallah (66′) changed the face of the match. He was vigilant throughout the encounter.
VARGAS (7.5). In reverse, like his entire team, during the first act, he saved Stade Lavallois from a bad evening. First with a millimetric decisive pass, on a corner, for Malik Tchokounté (1-2, 83′) then on a distant free kick by deceiving everyone (1-3, 86′). Replaced by GONCALVES (90’+1).
KOUASSI (4.5). So strong since the start of the season, he had to be in more difficulty at some point. The young tango defender suffered against the mobility and the dezoning of Dany Jean and Timothé Nkada.
TAVARES (4.5). The captain also showed some nervousness before getting back into it by “working hard” a little more. So strong in duels as usual, he lacked impact during the first hour.
OUANEH (5). He was the only Laval player at the level in the first half, showing commitment and continued his momentum in the second half. A few hesitations all the same on aerial balls.
CHERNI (4.5). Off the mark in the first half, he sometimes seemed lost before getting back on track. Replaced by KOKOLO (90’+1).
THOMAS (4). He covers Ndaka, who deflects the ball, on the first goal of Ruthenian (15′, 1-0). Like Sam Sanna, he seemed lost and always out of time on the long balls that skipped the midfield. Before increasing in power. Replaced by ROYE (80′).
SANNA (4). He did everything backwards when Stade Lavallois was stammering its football. A few good balls scraped away when Laval raised the cursor in the second half.
SELLOUKI (3.5). He was well muzzled by the Ruthenian rearguard and was never able to put himself in a position to cause harm. Better after the break, he made a few breakthroughs, but never made the right move or pass. Replaced by Zohi (80′).
SWEET (3.5). He fought, often in vain. Replaced by TCHOKOUNTE (66′) who changed the course of the match. He wedged the balls, deflected, fought and above all offered the equalizing goal, on penalty (1-1, 75′) then the advantage on a perfect header (1-2, 83′). Preponderant.
CAMARA (5). A match that went through like a ghost before a run in depth and a penalty obtained. A gesture that saved his match and that of Laval.
