Tenth at kick-off, Le Mans received its first pursuer in the standings, Chambly, for a duel between National 1 clubs still possessing pro status. Weaned from success for five matches, the Sarthois were keen to return to victory against an opponent who was emerging from a stunning success in front of Avranches (4-2). And the premises found the flaw in the 12th minute thanks to Julien Bègue, well placed to propel from the head to the back of the net a ball badly returned by Pinoteau (12th). Little requested, the Camblysian goalkeeper then had to bow on a penalty from Dia N’Diaye following a hand fault from Karamoko in the area (49th). So much for Les Manceaux, cold with realism.
Le Mans strong behind, Chambly lacking automation
If the visitors tried somehow to get back into the game, they showed too much technical waste to hope to get there. Their biggest opportunity, a counter strike from Gboho on the post in added time, testified to their difficulty in being dangerous in the last 30 meters. Too often cut in half, the FCCO still clearly lacks automation. Without being much brighter, the Cris team took advantage of their opening of the quick scoring to enter into management and you did not have to be a diviner to understand that the converted penalty would bend the fate of the game. Positive point: Le Mans has a solid central hinge with Maxence Derrien and Ibrahim Cissé. But to go and titillate the leading teams, it will certainly be necessary to show more than tonight in the offensive animation.
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