While they must be satisfied with a point in Amiens (0-0) the Niortais sign a third consecutive draw after those recorded in Valenciennes (1-1) and against Rodez (1-1). If the account is still not there, the Niortais keep their destiny in hand to ensure the maintenance in Ligue 2. This will require at least a draw against Guingamp next Saturday. In this case, the Deux-Sévriens will be calm and will not need to look at the results of the bottom teams. But, in case of defeat, it will be necessary to look at the results of Caen (18th) and Chambly (19th). Because, with three points ahead of these two competitors, but an unfavorable goal-average, Niort remains under the threat of the place of play-off and even of the first place of relegation.
A taste of unfinished business
On the lawn of Amiens, Niort went through several emotions. Dominated at the start of the meeting by Amiens who had nothing more to lose or to hope for, the direct red card distributed to Lusamba (14th) reduced the offensive tendencies of the players of the Somme. But, lacking inspiration in the offensive zone, Niort suffered a few local situations without managing to endanger Régis Gurtner, the local goalkeeper.
To dominate is not to win
In the second half, the Niortais gained momentum, largely gained the upper hand. Sometimes the Amiens even seemed on the verge of breaking down. But, blunt offensively like Pape Ibnou Ba, Niort’s top scorer (14 goals), the Deux-Sévriens tried a lot without finding a solution in the last 30 meters. At the end of the match, coach Sébastien Desabre made a strong tactical choice by taking out a defender to bring in Boutobba. But even this reorganization left the Niortais without any real offensive ammunition.
” There is disappointment, but ultimately less than in Valenciennes during our previous trip, because we did not have many chances. We keep our destiny in hand, we are missing a point. But we’ll have to play to win “confided Sébastien Desabre, the coach of Niort after the meeting.
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