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The Toulouse football players dominated Reims (1-0) at the very end of the match (10th day) this Sunday, November 3 at the Stadium, thanks to a goal from their Moroccan striker. Who shone? Who messed up? La Dépêche du Midi takes out the notebook.
LEFTOVERS (6/10). Concentrated on his line, the Toulouse goalkeeper pulled off a fine right-hand save when necessary on this half-volley from the left by Sergio Akieme (19). The Olympic vice-champion was beaten by Nakamura's helmet hit, but saved by his bar (81st).
SIDIBE (5,5). On the right side of the defense, the 2018 world champion showed vigilance to channel Keito Nakamura. Also, the former Lille and Monegasque stood out for his right foot. To his credit, a long opening for Gboho in depth (37) or this caviar deposited on the head of Zakaria Aboukhlal (45 + 1). Fortunately his loss of support in the area proved to be without consequence in the second period (74th).
CRESSWELL (5). Presence in his area, even if he perhaps showed a little naivety by forgetting Nakamura behind his back on the hottest action of Rémois (81st).
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MCKENZIE (5,5). Never found wanting, he ensured when necessary to erase the danger, notably in the six meters after the tumble of the Japanese left winger (18). He did not hesitate to go to the duel in the air and paid a little of himself with a blow to the head during an aerial intervention against Oumar Diakité (24).
NO WATER (6). A first period where he did not save himself, to put it mildly. The right piston delivered a full match: well placed, generous in pressing, and in good shots on his side to try to bring danger. Replaced by SUAZO (73).
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SIERRO (5.5). The captain had a little difficulty getting into his match with several losses of the ball, including one leading to the first opportunity for Reims (18th). Then, the Swiss gradually ramped up to provide solutions to his partners in the midfield and become a good liaison agent.
CASSERES (6). More discreet in the first period, his volume of play was greater upon returning from the locker room. With his right foot, he guided Toulouse's game well to move forward.
DAMN (5,5). He started on the left, where he held his lane perfectly, and then finished on the right. It is he who is at the origin of the action of the goal. Solid.
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ABOUKHLAL (7). A model of perseverance in this match. Not rewarded on his head before the break, he set fire to the Reims defense after the hour mark (64th, 57th). It was finally with a dive that he delivered the Stadium for the only goal of the game (84th). The third in the space of seven days. Replaced by MAGRI (90 + 3).
KING (5). On the offensive front, he ran a lot to do the dirty work. Author of the first shot (21). Just before the break, his left shot lacked conviction to surprise the Champagne goalkeeper (45 + 4). Solid in the duels, he was the author of a good tumble on the left side (48th).
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WONDERFUL (5). Discreet during the first half hour, he then stood out more at the end of the first period. His control, not easy to achieve on Djibril's long opening, would have deserved a little more accuracy to score a real goal ball (37th). Once again, he proved that he was capable of wreaking havoc on the opponent, but he missed a little something. Replaced by BABICKA (73).
