National: Winner of the derby (1-0) ahead of Paris 13 Atletico, FC Versailles consolidates its 2nd place

FC Versailles will spend the end of the year celebrations warm.

Winner (1-0) of the derby of the promoted Ile-de-France at the expense of Paris 13 Atletico during an advanced match of the 16th day, the Yvelines club consolidates its 2nd place (synonymous with the rise in L2) on equal points with the leader Concarneau (29).

Without being brilliant, Mathieu Dossevi's teammates once again proved to be solid and efficient.

Since taking office in place of Youssef Chibhi, former Le Mans coach Cris has taken 10 out of 12 points (3 wins and a draw) without conceding a single goal.

His players will now enjoy several days of vacation before leaving for training, probably in Morocco, then resume competition on January 13 in Avranches.

By then, the ambitious Ile-de-France club may have been strengthened with the arrival of very experienced players who have passed through the L1.

“I prioritize efficiency”

In an almost deserted Jean-Bouin stadium (only 481 people), their last stage before the truce against the promoted Paris 13 Atletico was therefore won narrowly (1-0) thanks to a distant goal signed Loïc Damour.

It was a clash of extremes between one of the division's biggest budgets (€6.5m for Versailles), and its neighbor in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, which has the smallest (€1.6m).

Coming to make a coup like the derby won at Red Star (0-2) last September, Paris 13 Atletico has padlocked the field well by depriving the Versailles of solutions.

Vincent Bordot's men could even have found the opening on two corners taken by Hamadou Karamoko (36th, 60th).

While we think we are heading for a goalless draw, Loïc Damour tries a 25m shot that deceives Senou (1-0, 70th).

Despite a reaction at the end of the game like this header from Moussa Diarra just above, Paris 13 Atlético cannot prevent their 6th defeat of the season and remain stuck in the red zone (15th) three lengths behind on the first relegation (Nancy).

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“We compete.

We were consistent in preventing them from playing but we lacked aggressiveness in the penalty area, analyzes Parisian coach Vincent Bordot.

The draw, however, would not have been stolen.

It was talent that made the difference tonight.

The National is a marathon.

We are always at a distance.

We can hold on but it will be a feat.

I hope we can get one or two more players during the break.

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In the camp opposite, satisfaction reigns even if the victory took a long time to take shape.

“I'm happy with the 3 points and the commitment of the players on the field, supports Cris.

We played against a great team, very well organised.

We were able to kill the game at the right time.

Asked about his team's lack of chances during the match, the former Brazilian international responds tit for tat.

“At Le Mans, I played the good game and I was losing so now I favor efficiency.

We are on a good series but the second part of the season will be more difficult.

The climb is still far.

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Datasheet

FC VERSAILLES - PARIS 13 ATLETICO: 1-0 (0-0).

Spectators: 481. Referee: Mr. Mokhtari.

Aim.

Damour (70th).

Warnings.

Versailles: Dossevi (53rd), Damour (69th);

Paris 13 Atletico: A. Sidibé (45th + 1), Karamoko (90th + 1).

Versailles:

Rénot - Jaques, Akueson (cap.), Diouf - Lefabvre, Diarrassouba, Damour, Polomat - Dossivi (Prunier, 63rd), Alioui (Sylva, 63rd), Lens (Brun, 78th).

: Shouts.

Paris 13 Atletico:

Senou - Deket, Kaloukadilandi (cap.), Karamoko, Daillet - M. Diarra, Nzeza (Oliveira, 84th), Louzif - Cissé, A. Sidibé (F. Diarra, 84th), Etondé.

Bordot.