By Aline Chatel
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While he had the opportunity to return to four lengths from Bordeaux, Stade Malherbe Caen is still six points from second place, this Monday, March 6, 2023. Despite 17 shots, including six on target, the Caennais did not manage to make the difference against Sochaux (0-0). Closed in the first half, the match settled on the return from the locker room. But Caen then suffered at the finish.
Impeccable Mandrea
Chopped by numerous whistles, not always wisely, the meeting leaves a rather frustrating feeling in the ranks of Caen. Admittedly, the Malherbistes conceded the two clearest chances of the first half, in the form of a post hit by Weissbeck at the very start of the match (4′) and a huge save from Mandréa before the break against Doumbia (43′). Admittedly, they too often lacked precision in the last pass or, much earlier, in the ball outings. But their defensive solidity, apart from the two big blows of heat, and their rise in power over the match could give hope for another scenario.
A closed first half
Often dangerous on set pieces very well struck by Salétros, the locals frankly accelerated in the second half after a first act too tactical to be exciting. “The team that wins will be the one that makes the fewest mistakes,” predicted Romain Thomas before the game. For a long time, the two formations neutralized each other with more discipline than madness.
Caen pushed
Caen energized the match after returning from the locker room. Court could have benefited from a penalty (53′). He then served Mendy wonderfully, but the center forward did not frame his header (69′). It was Caen’s biggest chance of the game. The Malherbistes insisted, in particular with a header from Abdi repelled by Prévost (74′), but the Sochaux goalkeeper remained intractable.
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