Every day after a Nîmes Olympique match, Objectif Gard invites you to look back on the past meeting. Focus on what to remember after the 1-1 draw against FC Sochaux.
The analysis:
When the final whistle blew, the Crocs obviously had it in their throats. In a sluggish match that felt like it was 0-0, they managed to open the scoring with a little gem from Picouleau (67th). Behind, the locals took the upper hand but without managing to take shelter. Sochaux, who had so far shown nothing throughout the game, equalized at the very end of the match (90th + 3) on a disputed penalty. Camara was sent off for a handball. A cruel scenario which leaves a bitter taste but which once again illustrates the inability of this team to make the break or at least to create the situations to do so. Adil Hermach even used the word “anger” at the end of this draw, aware that his team has lost two points and the opportunity to get closer to the first third of the ranking. Nîmes gains a place (ninth) and certainly has a third consecutive match without defeat, but can harbor regrets The other downside of the evening is the warnings received by Akkal and Beneddine who should be suspended against Dijon as well as Camara excluded.
Jonathan Mexico put on a show with his right foot • Photo Anthony Maurin
The Key Croc: Imperial Simon and Mexico
They are the backbone of this team. Last night, Simon produced a beautiful copy in his cages. It was not on the few shots on target from the Sochaliens, apart from a header just before the break, that he was most worried. The goalkeeper on loan from OM dominated all the aerial duels in his area and each time captured the ball with authority. He even came close to stopping the penalty by diving to the right side. As for number ten, he beamed again and flew over this part. Jonathan Mexico showed again “that he was the best midfielder in the National” as his comrade Waly Diouf declared after the match. Wing changes, ball recoveries, technical gestures, dribbling among several players… we were treated to the whole range of Mexico. The former Monegasque risks attracting the attention of Ligue 2 clubs in the next transfer window. Offensively, Ali Abdallah made an impact, especially in the second period, but still lacked lucidity in the last gesture. Abdeldjelil ran but was barely seen.
The notes:
The statement:
“You shouldn’t speak hotly, my silence says a lot. Very young, I was taught not to talk about referees so I’m not going to talk about it. On the other hand, what I want is for us to can dialogue with the referees. Let them be a little more open to dialogue. I don’t think I’m an aggressive person, I don’t even shout when the exchange is constructive.
After the match, Adil Hermach did not want to comment on Mr. Henry’s decision and this penalty awarded after added time. On the other hand, he expressed the wish to be able to communicate better with the referees, sometimes regretting a lack of discussion. Beyond this fact of the match, the Gard coach especially insisted on the fact that he was very proud of his players even mentioning, “the match we mastered best of the season”.
L’image :
The Crocs’ joy did not last • Photo Anthony Maurin
It could have been the image of the evening but a penalty had to spoil everything at the last minute. After Picouleau opened the score, the Crocos celebrated their midfielder’s magnificent goal together, all looking towards our photographer. A shot that we keep for the best of the best images at the end of the season.
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