“Demarconnay, Demarconnay…” The public of Charléty chanted the name of the Parisian goalkeeper for a long time, once again the man of the match for Paris FC with his numerous decisive saves and above all a new penalty (the 2nd of the season) which preserved the short success of the PFC against Caen (1-0). Launched in a race for 2nd place, synonymous with a direct climb, Paris FC are not giving up with this second victory in a row yesterday three days after that in Rodez (1-0). But it’s a white operation in the standings since its direct competitors in 2nd place, AC Ajaccio, Auxerre also won. Paris FC remains 4th, 4 points behind Ajaccio, which will be very difficult to pick up. The Parisians nevertheless take a two-point lead over Sochaux (5th) who was hooked by leader Toulouse. The marathon continues with a 3rd match in 6 days on Friday in Bastia;
What you must remember
The returns of his offensive injuries can finally allow Thierry Laurey to perform a little turnover. The Parisian coach was thus able to let Khalid Boutaïb breathe, never one to save himself and establish Warren Caddy, who is returning from injury, for the first time since February 1. But as it begins to recover its attackers, Paris FC loses its attacking leader Ousmane Kanté hit in the Achilles tendon on a bad reception (22nd). The Guinean international must join the locker room on a stretcher. Obviously worrying… A big hit in perspective for this final sprint. But Moustapha Name relieves the entire Charléty stadium by repeating Rodez’s coup. Already decisive on a free kick on Saturday in Rodez (1-0), the African champion with Senegal did it again by adjusting Riou to twenty meters (1-0, 25th). Despite this goal, Paris FC is not necessarily serene. Vincent Demarconnay pulls out another big save on a close range recovery from Diani (33rd).
Laurey manages the playing time of his attackers, not yet at 100%, and who do not have the physique to hold an entire match. Morgan Guilavogui thus replaces Warren Caddy at the break. But Paris FC is content to defend and suffers attacks from Caen. Court is very close to equalizing (69th). Guilavogui then hangs in the area, Ali Abdi, the Tunisian international top scorer for Paris FC last season. But Demarconnay is still exceptional by stopping the penalty from Mendy (73rd). Intractable in its aerial outings, it relieves with each hot balloon; his team. At the final whistle, he can raise his arms to the sky. What a performance again!
Player: Vincent Demarconnay
The leaders of Paris FC should consider erecting a statue to Vincent Demarconnay in front of the Charléty stadium. At 39, the Parisian goalkeeper is still having a huge season with saves that allow his team to stay in games. Decisive several times against Caen, he stopped Mendy’s penalty (73rd). His second this season. Elected best goalkeeper in L2 in 2019, he should not be far from this trophy again this year..
The number: 7
Vincent Demarconnay is certainly the best goalkeeper in L 2 on penalties. He displays impressive stats in this exercise. His stoppage against Mendy is the 7th of the last 16 penalties conceded by his team, i.e. almost 50%. Last season against Caen, he had already stopped a penalty hit by the Caen striker.
The reaction
“It is played on not much. It was a closed game. We score one on a free kick, Caen misses a penalty. This is the story of this game. The essential is done. At the end of the season, the matches are always tough, especially when we are made to play 3 matches in 6 days. The first five are running very strong, there is a big gap with the 6th. Vincent Demarconnay reassures us. He doesn’t just save penalties. I’m amazed by everything he still achieves… He’s a golden guy. It’s a pleasure to train players like him or Ousmane (Kante). He is the big downside of the evening? His injury appears serious. Ousmane is a soldier, respectful, on whom we can count. I’m glad we managed to win for him. It will be necessary to surround it well and support it. » Thierry Laurey coach of Paris FC
Match sheet
PARIS FC – CAEN: 1-0 (1-0).
Spectators: 3423. Referee: Mr. Landry.
But. Name (25e).
Warnings. Paris FC: Caddy (16th), Mandouli (42nd); Caen: Sy (59th), Mendy (73rd)
Paris FC : Demarconnay – Chergui, Camara, Kanté (Bamba, 22e), Hanin – Mandouki (cap.) (Siby, 65e), Iglesias – Lopez, Name (Hadjam, 85e), Alfarela (Boutaïb, 65e) – Caddy (Guilavogui, 46e) . input : Laura.
Caen : Riou (Pean, 46th) – Diani, Traoré, Oniangue – Abdi, Deminguet, Lepenant, Court, (Wadja, 81st) L. Sy. – Da Costa (Houtoundji, 75th), Mendy (Jeannot, 75th). Entr. : Mill.
