Despite the absence of 6 starters, between injuries and suspensions, the ESC won 2-0 last Saturday in Réquista, which fully satisfied coach Faridi Aboubacari.
“After 3 weeks of inactivity and half the team on the sidelines, I could only be worried about this make-up match. That being said, our good start to the match gave us confidence.” Especially since during “our first acceleration, Daoud with his head catapulted a cross from Guillaume Falippou into the back of the net (10th). We continued at this pace, asphyxiating our opponents for half an hour and especially in creating clear scoring opportunities, 3 face-to-face encounters with the local goalkeeper, unfortunately poorly negotiated.”
“We had to respond present”
But then, taking advantage of “our slump”, the Réquistanais took the game into their own hands, without however creating any real chances, and at the break, “we were leading 1-0. I warned my players that “We had to be present as soon as the second act resumed, and above all not to let our guard down, so as not to expose ourselves to local attacks.”
A message perfectly understood. “My team which remained united and enterprising. It was us who put pressure on Réquista’s goals, and this without revealing ourselves. Tactically it was almost perfect, because the locals were unable to obtain minutes unlike to us who were dangerous the minutes were ticking and even if we were in control of the ball, we were still under threat of a local equalizer.
The liberation will arrive in the 86th minute with a new goal from Daoud on a cross from Guillaume Falippou, who “definitely gave us victory.
A victory which allows us to nibble a point in Vallon, which means that we are just 2 points behind the leader.”
Next Saturday head to Pareloup for the last match of the first leg.
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