Dijon coach Baptiste Ridira announced it at a pre-match press conference: the DFCO had to go up a notch to confirm the dynamic against Nîmes, a former Ligue 1 player, announced as a contender for the first game championship table.
From the first half, the Burgundian players put pressure on their Gard opponents who relied, as expected, on a low defensive block to ensure a clean sheet. Despite a clear domination, the DFCO players failed to convert their scoring opportunities. In the second half, even if certain changes gave the team a second wind, the Dijonnais lost influence on the field. They get situations, but not real opportunities.
Final score: 0-0. The DFCO takes the point of a draw against a potential competitor for promotion to Ligue 2 and extends its unbeaten streak to six games. Even if the offensive efficiency is not yet there, the Burgundians once again show a certain solidity by remaining the best defense in the championship, with only four goals conceded, and a fifth clean sheet in the last six matches.
Baptiste Ridira’s men are 7th, six points behind the two leaders. Next match at Valenciennes, 5th, this Wednesday October 23 at 7:30 p.m.
