“Thomas Robinet opens the scoring to give Dunkerque the perfect start”
Pivotal“Antoine Sekongo doubles the lead with a well-taken finish to put the hosts in command”
Pivotal“Pau make multiple substitutions at half-time in desperate attempt to change the game”
“Sekongo completes his brace to effectively kill off any hopes of a Pau comeback”
Pivotal“Giovani Versini pulls one back for Pau but the deficit proves too great”
Dunkerque
Pau
Outstanding performance
Dunkerque•AttackerDunkerque delivered a commanding performance to secure a vital 3-1 victory over Pau, with Antoine Sekongo's brace proving the difference at the Stade Marcel-Tribut. The hosts took complete control in the opening half-hour, racing to a 2-0 lead through Thomas Robinet's early opener and Sekongo's first strike, before the striker added his second just after the hour mark to effectively seal the points. Despite Pau's attempts to mount a comeback - sparked by Giovani Versini's 60th-minute response and a flurry of half-time substitutions - Dunkerque's early dominance and clinical finishing proved too much to overcome. This result will provide significant momentum for Dunkerque as they look to climb away from mid-table mediocrity, while Pau will rue their slow start and defensive frailties that ultimately cost them any chance of taking points on the road.
Dunkerque welcomes Pau to Stade Marcel-Tribut looking to build on their impressive 3-0 away victory from October. With both sides sitting in mid-table but Dunkerque holding a three-point advantage, the hosts will be confident of extending their recent head-to-head dominance.
