For a long time, the Aiglons imposed a slow pace on AJA on its home turf. But as often happens in the Gym’s matches this season, the game was decided by a detail. The Burgundians took advantage of it (2-1).
Fabian Monzon has every reason to feel frustrated. Despite being the master of penalties, the Argentine defender of OGC Nice squandered a great chance to give his team the lead just before halftime, on the pitch of the Abbé-Deschamps stadium, in Auxerre.
Until then, the Gym held their own in a balanced encounter. However, it was the hosts who broke through with their first real chance, thanks to a header by Dennis Oliech (12th minute).
Just ten minutes later, René Marsiglia’s men equalized through Éric Mouloungui, returning from suspension. Assisted by Civelli, the Gabonese player cleared the last cobwebs from Olivier Sorin’s goal with a lovely shot into the top corner (21st minute).
Ben Sahar, reactive
But instead of picking up pace, the match continued with a certain sluggishness. It wasn’t until the hour mark that Laurent Fournier’s men began creating chances again, illustrated by Ben Sahar’s shot, which was deflected by David Ospina.
A postponed scoring opportunity for the Israeli. Labeled a “casting error” by his president, Gérard Bourgoin this week, the former Blue responded… by doubling the score with a header from a perfect cross by Oliech (66th minute).
Determined to at least secure a draw, the Aiglons gave it their all. Seven minutes from the end, Mouloungui came close to equalizing for a second time with a cross from the right. But the Gabonese striker’s header was deflected by Olivier Sorin… onto the post!
Bad luck continues to haunt the Gym on their travels. Still no streak for the Aiglons, who remain stuck in 19th place.
