2023-12-16 20:55:37
Emmanuel Sabi shines, Jean-Clair Todibo cracks. AFP / LOU BENOIST / Michael Baucher / Panoramic / Michael Baucher
Feverish and nervous, the Aiglons fell on the HAC pitch (3-1) on Saturday, during the 16th day of Ligue 1.
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Emmanuel Sabbi delights the Océane stadium
Aligned in attack with Mohamed Bayo, the 25-year-old American is the great architect of Le Havre’s success against OGC Nice (3-1), this Saturday, during the 16th day of Ligue 1. On the lookout for a shot returned to six meters by Marcin Bulka, he opened the scoring from the start (5th). Before offering himself a magnificent double with an unstoppable strike into the left corner, propelling his team to a prestigious success (35th). Apart from his two brilliant strokes, Sabbi showed himself to be valuable with his races and his generosity up front. The Nice defense ended up getting lost by chasing him.
Yassine Kechta, master of the environment
At 21 years old and measuring 70 meters tall, the young Moroccan shone in the midfield. His technical quality with his left foot and his strike did a lot of good for Ciel et Marine, who were very little worried in the second half and were comfortable in the restart. Kechta’s compatriot, Oussama Targhalline (21), also delivered a great performance for his return as a starter after a long injury. With this talented and complementary tandem, it is immediately easier for the HAC.
The Le Havre defense held firm
If the HAC had fun in attack, its rearguard also had a successful encounter, particularly in the first period at the heart of Nice’s highlight. Goalkeeper Arthur Desmas, author of three important saves, prevented the Gym from equalizing at 1-1. While defenders Gautier Lloris and Arouna Sangante displayed great solidity in the duel and serenity with the ball. In the second half, the Normans conceded almost nothing until Nice’s anecdotal goal scored in added time by young Tom Louchet. Dominant on all lines, Le Havre logically pocketed the victory after a drought of four days (two draws, two defeats).
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The breakdown of Jean-Clair Todibo
Much more feverish than usual, like his team, the French international lost his nerve at the end of the game. The blows exchanged with Samuel Grandsir, guilty of a foul on the Niçois a few seconds earlier, earned both men a red card. Frustrated by the bad turn of events and by his failed match, Todibo broke down and will miss, at the very least, the Lens reception next Wednesday. A hard blow for the French defender, brilliant since the start of the season but symbol of Nice’s bankruptcy, technically and mentally, this evening at the Océane stadium.
Marcin Bulka at fault
Another strong man since August in Nice, the Polish goalkeeper precipitated the fall of the Aiglons with an unusual hand fault. On a rather innocuous strike from Bayo, the former PSG goalkeeper directly pushed the leather back into the feet of Sabbi’s scorer. A small error with serious consequences for the rest of the meeting. Abandoned by his defense as the minutes passed, Bulka had a very bad afternoon that we will quickly have to forget.
Missed opportunity for Evan Guessand
Established at the forefront of the attack in the absence of Terem Moffi, who was out, the former FC Nantes scorer had the opportunity to show himself. It missed. Imprecise on his only two occasions (9th, 37th), the usual joker almost did not exist in the game and the zone of truth. In the first half, Jérémie Boga and Gaëtan Laborde tried things but Guessand did not offer enough. Unsurprisingly, he gave way at the hour mark to Aliou Baldé, who suffered an unfortunate knee injury a quarter of an hour later.
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