> The essential
Welcoming the ogre of this championship who, to make matters worse, is fighting for the title of champion, is not a gift. The TMFC knows it, only an exceptional performance would allow it to achieve a feat against Asnières. So, the players of J.-C. Martinez apply to the letter the instructions given by the latter: Toulouse leaves no space for his opponent and makes the best use of his actions. Assessment of the first act: Toulouse’s defensive rigor prevents the Ile-de-France residents from being dangerous and, even better, the Toulouse residents find themselves in front of the score before the break.
Alas, the lock will eventually jump at the worst time: on its first action after the recovery, the ACCS equalizes. The visitors then pass the second: the superiority of the Asniérois is now being felt and they pass twice in front of the score. If Toulouse, less aggressive than in the first act, have difficulty creating goal situations, they still retain their defensive strength to stay within reach of their opponents. However, the TMFC will never reduce the mark despite a few final attempts.
> The players
Pallares extended the deadline for a long time in the face of D1’s best attack. The young Luc and Faupin brought all their liveliness.
The Portuguese Coelho, above as often, will have given a lesson in technique. The percussion of the French internationals Mouhoudine and N’Gala will have been important.
> They said
J.-C. Martinez (Toulouse coach): “We have stood up to one of the best teams in the championship. I can see our progress, but our room for improvement is still large.”
Jesus Velasco (Asnières coach): “Difficult to resume after the international break, but we were able to dominate a well-organized team.”
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