TOPS
Aouchiche doubly decisive
Expected since the start of the season, the first goal of the former Parisian unblocked the situation in this match, and probably released him. Placed on the left wing, the young man confirmed that his understanding with Mason was developing a little more every day. Scorer from the second minute of play, he turned into a passer on the return for his sidekick on the left flank precisely. Present on most of the Stéphane offensives, however limited this Sunday, he increased his influence as the meetings progressed.
Mason is not left
Disappointing against Lorient at the opening of the championship, the side confirmed that he had to work with his left foot. It seems that the fellow has fully exploited his recent training sessions. Already very good in Marseille by offering the opener to Hamouma, this time he opened his goal counter by sending a praline into the skylight of Lafont. A goal which is reminiscent of Mouhamadou Dabo’s goal against Paris in 2008, another right-hander exiled on the left.
Hyperactive neyou
Decisive from the second minute of play by making a perfect call to offer his first goal to Aouchiche, the young Cameroonian did not skimp on defensive efforts. Coming regularly asked for balls to ensure the first revival in the company of Youssouf, he was especially noticed by his absence during the last quarter of an hour. Replaced by Sidibé almost fell badly on the shoulder, he could only see the damage when he saw the Saint-Etienne midfielder submerged when he left.
FLOP
Confused Kolo
Abandoned by his usual friend of the hinge, Wesley Fofana, in the stands, Timothée Kolodziejczak, surety experience of this defense, had all the trouble in the world to assert himself. Yet clean in his raises, he was jostled by Kolo Muani in the duels, especially on the goal finally refused to Nantes (45th). Above all, it should have cost the Stéphanois two penalties. The first on a contact with Blas, where the presence of Mason certainly saves him (15th), then the second on a corner where he puts Girotto on the ground without being penalized (54th).