Ligue 2. In Auxerre, Toulouse FC can outrun a competitor on the rise
By Quentin Marais
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Badly beaten in Caen (4-1) a week ago, Toulouse FC have more than rectified the situation by humiliating Amiens at the Stadium (6-0), Tuesday March 15, 2022. This Saturday, at 3 p.m., the Ligue 2 leader goes to Auxerre, with a great memory of the first leg…
6-0 at the Stadium… but not only
For the past two years, matches between Toulouse and Auxerre have had a special flavor. The first clash in Ligue 2, dated September 2020, had seen the Violets win 3-1 at the Stadium and ending a 23 game winless streak.
But the last time they met on Île du Ramier, in October 2021, there was no match: Toulouse had crushed the Burgundiansinflicting a tennis score: 6-0!
The leader against the in-form team
Since then, Auxerre, struck on the spot, regained his senses. Proof is: it is the team in the form of the championship. Currently 3rd, she is riding a wave of five consecutive victories. Over the same period, Toulouse has had four successes, the great dynamic to have been broken in Caen.
A great blow to strike
Race results, 9 days from the end, Toulouse, leader, has 60 pointsthat is 6 more than his opponent of the day. As a reminder, only the first two go directly to Ligue 1: the stakes are therefore crucial for AJA.
But it is just as important for the TFC which can, if successful, fix damages trust from one of its competitors. There would be 9 points difference between the two teams, while there were only 24 left to distribute. In other words, a very, very nice mattress for Toulouse residents…
“Healey’s on fire” resounds again
As we approach a breathtaking final sprint, which sees Toulouse string together two capital matches (after their trip to Auxerre, the TFC will host Paris FC, second in Ligue 2), Philippe Montanier can always count on Branco van den Boomen, his jewel in the middle (10 goals, 18 assists).
But the technician saw another of his pillars regain confidence against Amiens: silent since December 21, 2021, Gunner Rhys Healey scored twice, taking his tally to 15 goals. He resumed his place as top scorer in Ligue 2, ahead of Gaëtan Charbonnier, the striker… from Auxerre. A but separates the two gunners. But one will unity: move up to Ligue 1.
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