A four-month long adventure is surely ready to end.
After two months spent at the Vélodrome stadium, then the following two at the Jean-Laville stadium in Gueugnon, following necessary work so that the Francis-Turcan stadium can meet professional standards, FC Martigues should perform this Friday (at 8 p.m.) , their last home game away from home. Last in Ligue 2, the Sang et Or have still not won a single “home” match this season.
« It's mainly a level problem. »insists Martégal coach Thierry Laurey, convinced that certain matches could have turned out in their favor. The draw against Dunkirk in Marseille (1-1, September 27) or the defeat against Red Star in Gueugnon (0-1, September 1is November). « We lacked the experience and certainly the malice to be able to reverse the trend. We come up against more rigorous, solid and physical opponents. Even against Red Star, the team ahead of us in the standings, we suffered in ball possession and athletic impact. However, we were on the verge of taking a good point. »
This lack of experience has resulted in taking too many risks in the field. “ The mistakes we have made are not just direct. We took too many red cards for example. There are times when we are doing well in our match and suddenly something goes wrong. And there are times when we are more crumbly and when nothing works for us »adds the Provençal strategist, very disappointed with the contribution of his replacements when they set foot on the pitch.
-Faced with Guingamp, fifth in Ligue 2, Martigues will have no room for error. Under the orders of Sylvain Ripoll, former coach of the French women's team recognized for his efficiency, the Bretons have the fifth best attack in the championship with 24 goals scored in 14 days. “ It's a dangerous team, with several qualities, including one that is very impactful for us. : speed. They have very fast and technically clean players. It's a Ligue 2 team, but with a Ligue 1 game that's very pleasant to see »praises Thierry Laurey, who hopes to finally see his protégés “ let go of the horses » against this formidable Guingamp team at home, but in difficulty away. Their last victory dates back to September 13 (1-2) in Rodez.
The face of Alain Ipielé surely crossed his mind when saying this prayer. The Congolese international winger, starter since the start of the season, is sorely lacking in impact for his second season with the Sang et Or. I don't have the statistics I would like to have »he laments, aware of having only delivered one decisive pass for the moment.
