Paris FC-Le Havre (3-2): united and decisive, the Parisians win and take a big step towards maintaining

A new, very valuable success for Paris FC! Although reduced to ten after the exclusion of Rudy Matondo (55th) in midfield and pushed into added time, the Parisians managed to get rid of Le Havre this Sunday at the Jean-Bouin stadium (3-2). Three more points pocketed at home, renewed offensive efficiency and a result which continues to do them good in the quest to remain in Ligue 1.

A success acquired thanks to a particularly solid and exciting first half from Antoine Kombouaré’s men. For his fourth match on the Parisian bench, and while Le Havre had to organize without Gautier Lloris and Abdoulaye Touré, injured, and Stephan Zagadou and Yanis Zouaoui, suspended, the technician had notably chosen to renew his confidence in Ciro Immobile. And it is thanks to the Italian international, who arrived this winter in the capital, that Paris FC was able to achieve its domination.

Subtly served to the left of the area by Diego Coppola on yet another corner obtained by the Parisians, the attacker did not tremble when crossing his shot (28th). Celebrated at length by his teammates, Ciro Immobile was then able to enjoy his first goal in Ligue 1 before greeting his loved ones present in the stands. Released, he was very close to doubling the lead first with a header (35th) before seeing his right shot hit the bar at the very end of the first half (45th + 3′).

Very solid since his return from injury, Pierre Lees-Melou was also able to take advantage of this domination and mastery of the first half to deceive Le Havre. His right shot from the right of the area and deflected by Seko into his own goal allowed the Parisians to make the break (33rd).

Matondo sanctioned, Paris finished the match at 10

But while Paris controlled the match and the start of the second half, young Rudy Matondo, starting for the third time in a row in midfield, author of a tackle far too high at the feet of Gourna Douath was sent off shortly before the hour mark (55th). A turning point in this match since Le Havre were able to come back to the score straight away thanks to a header from Rassoul Ndiaye (61st).

But as against Strasbourg and Lyon, the Parisians were able to count on the good defensive interventions of their players. Moustapha Mbow warded off the danger with a nice tackle at the start of the second half (48th), when Diego Coppola was solid on his left side (44th) and valuable with a header at the end of the match (67th, 74th, 79th, 80th). Launched on the counter while Le Havre continued to push, Pierre Lees-Melou managed to perfectly find Alimami Gory on the right side, impeccable when pushing the ball into the opponent’s cage (86th).

Entering the game, the winger allowed Jean-Bouin’s audience to breathe. Kyeremeh reduced the score in added time (90th + 2′), but without consequence for the Parisians. With this success, Paris FC consolidates its 13th place in the standings and now has 31 points, four more than its opponent of the day. New on Auxerre, current 16th and dam. The Parisian club has undoubtedly taken an almost decisive step towards maintaining.