Against Montpellier, the Sco has found the path of success after a period of scarcity of five matches. A victory notably acquired thanks to a solid defense to five. And a goal of Romain Thomas.
The player of the match: Vincent Manceau symbol of an applied Sco
MANCEAU (7.5 out of 10). Of course his name will not appear in the statistics columns. But last night, the pure product of the Sco delivered a big performance, ending the meeting on the kneecaps, which probably explains this corner conceded in additional time. Without consequence. But what an activity, first of all with a first half, where, in this tactical scheme, he was led to regularly take his corridor. With good centers to the key. He was also the author of a superb opening in depth for Bahoken who missed his control in extension (31 ') After the break, Montpellier having more the ball, he was at first more focused on his defensive work. But as soon as he had the opportunity to project, he did. And it is he who, served by Santamaria, brought the danger on the right side. An action that leads to the corner of the victory.
Other notes
BUTELLE (7). Two big interventions to perform. Both successful. And twice on Mollet attempts. A first to ground (56 ') and especially a second on a free kick Montpellier playmaker. An unexpected strike that deviated in a corner (72 ').
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BAMBA (6). After his tough evening Etienne, he responded well in an unusual position for him. Not always comfortable in his raises but solid defensively (18 balls won).
PAVLOVIC (6). If, on a dangerous pass away from Bahoken, he missed his raise, offering an opportunity to hit Mollet (56 '), he was for the rest solid and vigilant in the air game late in the game. He was also dangerous offensively, Lecomte snapping his free-kick (7 ') and especially relaxing perfectly on his stitched head (78').
THOMAS (7). The recidivist. After equalizing in extra time against Strasbourg on a center of Tait (2-2, October 6), the Breton has set the table yesterday. Always head but this time, on a return corner of Capelle. The 7th goal of his career in Ligue 1. Shortly after, he was well placed to deflect a shot from Laborde who seemed to take the path of the frame (75 ').
NDOYE (6). There is still some waste technically but its athletic dimension is always valuable. Could have opened the score but his recovery of the head missed the frame (8 ').
SANTAMARIA (6.5). His 16 recovered balloons are not enough to underline his work of the shadow, in particular to reduce the influence of Mollet.
CAPELLE (7). A full match in his left lane and a tidy on his set pieces. Symbolized by Thomas's goal and Pavlovic's big chance.
TAIT (7). He started meeting the floor. Although he was not successful in his strikes, he was very interesting in his ability to provoke (many free kicks) but also in his defensive work. And he got the corner leading the goal. Replaced by MANGANI (86 ') .
QUEEN ADELAIDE (6). Always this facility to clear his opponent, to accelerate. But still this tendency to do sometimes a little too much. After a slalom, it is resumed when arming his shot by Hilton (15 '). Replaced by EL MELALI (76 ') .
Bahoken. (5.5). Worker and clever in the conservation of the ball, he did not hesitate to perform the defensive withdrawal. A dangerous pass for Pavlovic (56 '). Replaced by LOPEZ (77 ') .