Evening of premieres at the Jean-Bouin stadium. Undefeated in the 16th arrondissement stadium since the start of the season, FC Versailles tripped over the carpet this Friday against the red lantern Saint-Brieuc (0-1) during the 12th day of National. Faced with an opponent who had not won any match (five draws), the ambitious formation of Yvelines fell from a very high level. The conclusion of a very turbulent week marked by the ousting of his coach Youssef Chibhi who had been coaching Versailles since 2014 with three climbs and a Coupe de France semi-final lost against Nice (2-0) last year .
Despite the 2nd place in the standings, the coach was criticized for two things by his management. He is the main suspect in a case of “invasion of the privacy of an adult”, revealed in Le Parisien on August 14, which is led by the departmental security of 92 and its relations with certain players and leaders had deteriorated in recent weeks. It was one of his assistants Vincent Ehouman who led the team this week.
Given the result and the performance of FC Versailles, it is reasonable to think that the players were disturbed by this change of coach. After an insipid first act, the Versaillese failed to force the lock on a courageous Briochine team which had always conceded at least one goal in the first 11 league games. Worse, the promoted in National however found himself in numerical superiority all the second period after the expulsion of Briochin Gomis for a collision of the head with Akueson (out on the action).
Despite dominating and several chances, Versailles conceded the opener on a recovery from Noris (0-1, 71st). In the aftermath, the Yvelines club reacted by obtaining a penalty for a handball in the area of Angoua but Djoco’s attempt was stopped brilliantly by Brass (75th). The Breton goalkeeper multiplies the miracles at the end of the meeting like this duel won in front of Prunier (84th).
“We fall from above”
Beaten for the first time this season at home, FC Versailles misses a great opportunity to consolidate its 2nd place behind Concarneau. Martigues (3rd) and Dunkirk (4th) return to equal points (19). “We fall from above and we are very disappointed, breathes coach Vincent Ehouman who is acting. We had prepared for a difficult match but we missed the last act. Sometimes you win without deserving it and sometimes it’s the other way around. It’s not easy to play after the coach’s ousting, but we have experienced players who have already experienced these changes during the season. »
Asked about his interim, the former pro (Boulogne, Istres, Dijon) had a thought for his predecessor. “It was not easy to take the place of someone I appreciate. That’s the job and I have to deliver. It is not given to everyone to be able to train in National. We’ll see what’s next. If a new coach is appointed in the next few days, I hope I can stay in the staff. »
“Unconsciously we thought it was going to pass when we found ourselves at 11 against 10 but we lacked patience and accuracy, analyzes experienced midfielder Fabien Lemoine. We have to be at 100% every day to win the matches. We were very surprised by what happened this week but our job is to play. I’m very happy to be here because I thought about stopping this summer after my non-extension in Lorient. I want to decide when I will stop and this project really kicked me. “The leaders will continue consultations before choosing a new coach probably next week. Their list includes Jean-Luc Vasseur, David Bechkoura and Frédéric Bompard. Frédéric Hantz who was also approached should rather head for Le Mans (National).
In the other matches, Red Star and Paris 13 Atletico picked up a good away point (0-0). The Red Star held the shock at the leader Concarneau just like the Paris 13 Atlético in Dunkirk (3rd). The Parisians even found the bar through Lousif (67th). In the standings, Red Star is 5th and Paris 13 Atletico gains a place (15th).
Datasheet
VERSAILLES-SAINT-BRIEUC: 0-1 (0-0). Spectators: 800. Referee: Mr. Delpech.
But. New (71e).
Warnings. Saint-Brieuc: Gomis (21st), Benhaim (25th).
Expulsion. Gomis (48e).
Versailles : Renot – Gibaud, Akueson (cap.) (Sylva, 52nd), Jacques, Lapis – Vieira, Lemoine (Brun, 78th), Lefebvre, Alioui (Dossevi, 70th) – Djoko, Prunier. Entr. : Ehouman.
Saint Brieuc : Laiton – Le Marer (cap.), Ndaye, Angoua, Benhaim – Illien (Remars, 70e), Beghin, Nouri (Bouaziz, 90e), Yobé – Guirassy (Janno, 90e + 4), Gomis. Entr. : Mokeddem.