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They had announced their ambition, the Violets moved from words to action by winning this Sunday afternoon on the always complicated terrain of the RCL. Thanks to a penalty a quarter of an hour from the end signed by Zakaria Aboukhlal while the Northerners were playing at 10. Toulouse is 3 points from the Top 6! Who could have made a mistake? Who shone? The Dispatch takes out the notebook on the tefecist side.
LEFTOVERS (7/10).- Very reassuring, the international Espoirs doorman, and efficient. From the start, he dives at the feet of the imposing Nzola (13) before diverting a tense shot from Frankowski (21). Less work after rest. Interposes on a cross from Fulgini (82nd). Final anticipation, with the foot, decisive to counter Diliwidi (90 + 8).
SIDIBÉ (6).- It is on his calf that Pereira Da Costa comes to wipe his crampons; which means that the Lensois midfielder is excluded after resorting to VAR (yellow transformed into red, 64e). Apart from that, the 2018 world champion oscillated perfectly between hinge of 3 and defensive line of 4.
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CRESSWELL (5,5).- A real English match for the person concerned. Quickly warned for a collision with Nzola (10e), he borders on the correctional at the start of the second period (big obstruction on Fulgini who has just slipped a small bridge, 48). Otherwise, solid.
MCKENZIE (6,5).- In tune, the American delivered a strong copy. Tough, well placed.
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DÖNNUM (5,5).- Some classy gestures as usual (13, 29). Still not decisive, however. To his credit, the Norwegian will have had a more defensive role than usual.
CANVOT (7).- Simply stunning. First tenure (4e appearance with the Coupe de France before the break) for this physical monster (1m88-79kg), who did not seem overly intimidated. Jumble: restart requested from his goalkeeper (9), tackle on Thomasson (12), header intervention in front of Machado (21), same attempt blocked (27)! Impact appreciated in the second half. Replaced by KAMANZI (85e).
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CASSERES (7).- It will have been everywhere, the Venezuelan leech! Dried by Frankowski (8e), Junior was still valuable. This is evidenced by his return to meet Sotoca (46).
SUAZO (7).- This time, it's certain: the Chilean has returned to his best level. We counted two caviars which should have been decisive passes: center-banana for King (17), offering to Gboho (79).
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ABOUKHLAL (6,5).- Victim of contact with Sarr, he also obtained the penalty following a call from the video assistance. He transforms it impeccably, on the wrong foot (0-1, 73rd) and celebrates it with a slide. As a reminder, his last attempt in the exercise, ended in the clouds of Francis-Le Blé… Had lost his face-to-face with Hervé Koffi (16). Replaced by BABICKA (74e).
KING (5,5).- Very present as announced (concussion protocol in the Cup a fortnight ago), the 9 of the Violets could have scored on a nice left from Suazo: the cuff of the Ch'tis goal will decide otherwise (17). Replaced by MAGRI (74e).
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GBOHO (5,5).- The particle accelerator seems to have found juice again. Alas, he cannot convert at point blank range (79th). Replaced by GENREAU (83e), very close to breaking on his first ball (three-star service from Suazo); no offense to the base of Koffi's right amount (83).
