REPORT. Ligue 2 – after the 24th day: at the top, Toulouse and Paris widen the gap
The two teams, which will meet again on the weekend of April 2 at the Stadium, seem to be on a mano a mano. Because, behind, if Sochaux resists, Ajaccio retreats.
The TFC charts its course, the PFC keeps its “bet”. Winners respectively at Valenciennes (3-1) and Quevilly Rouen (3-0), the leader and his runner-up scored valuable points this weekend. Spirits too. Their pursuers, too. Above all. Especially since unlike Sochaux, which is keeping up the pace, AC Ajaccio (3and at kick-off) and Auxerre (5and) let go.
So that, all in all, we can argue that the duo stands out at the top of the table. Not really, but expected.
A mattress little by little
More precisely: whereas before this 24and played, the Toulousains had a 3-point lead and the Parisians 2 out of 3andthe gap has increased to 4 and 3. It’s not Longchamp’s straight line, but it’s still starting something… And, yes, we dare to say it – and write it: the ranking is in the process of settle down!
In any case, it is a question of talking about good dynamics for the first two of the class: 20 goals scored in the last 10 L2 matches on the TFC side, invincibility which has lasted for 12 meetings with regard to the PFC. In other words: Toulouse, a real goal machine, smashes the offensive records outing after outing (52 achievements, already); Paris has not known the horrors of defeat since October 16 in Pau (0-1).
It was recalled that the Violets de Montanier had been chasing a series (2 successes in a row) for almost five months. We can summarize that the Ile-de-France residents of Laurey have been struggling since the recovery against adversity: absence of three driving forces who left for the CAN (Kanté the defender, Name the midfield captain, Guilavogui the top scorer), stadium suspension until the day before yesterday when Charléty was this time behind closed doors – and again for two meetings.
Everyone prepares their weapons
Numbers and letters. Philippe Montanier: “We were aware that this trip to VA was crucial if we wanted to remain leaders. It was perfectly negotiated, I am satisfied with the result as well as the way.”
Thierry Laurey: “We are not always flamboyant, or we remain efficient. This is what interests me because the most important thing is the accounting aspect.”
We summarize: the strike force of Toulouse FC, which therefore flies over the classification of the specialty; the iron curtain of Paris FC, which is ranked on the rearguard podium with 20 goals against.
Can’t wait for the beginning of April and the confrontation between the two for the return leg!