“Benjamin Gomel opens the scoring for Sochaux, finishing off a Kapitbafan Djoco assist just minutes after kick-off.”
Pivotal“Abdel Hbouch levels for Boulogne, scoring after being set up by Aurelien Platret following a corner and a blocked effort minutes earlier.”
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Sochaux
Boulogne
Sochaux looked set to cruise to another win when Benjamin Gomel capitalized on Kapitbafan Djoco's early service to fire them ahead after just eight minutes, continuing their league-leading form. But Boulogne, far from overawed despite conceding 23 fouls to their opponent's 16, dug in and gradually took control of the dangerous moments, out-attacking the hosts 39 to 32 in that category. The visitors' persistence paid off when Abdel Hbouch pounced in the 75th minute, turning home after Aurelien Platret's assist following a blocked effort just three minutes earlier. Both sides traded big chances evenly (two apiece) and finished with identical shots on target, a fair reflection of a contest that ended honors shared despite Sochaux's status as the division's form side.
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Substitution: Sonny Duflos is on, and Nolan Binet is off.
On Theo Epailly, off Joffrey Bultel.
Martin Lecolier is substituted off for Abdel Hbouch.
Corner awarded.
Boubacar Fofana is on, and Benjamin Gomel is off.
Corner awarded.
Abdel HbouchShot - Abdel Hbouch Head Shot Goal
assist: Aurélien Platret
Goal! Abdel Hbouch scores to level the match at 1-1, assisted by Aurelien Platret.
Abdel Hbouch takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Substitution: Samy Baghdadi is replaced by Yohan Demoncy.
On Louicius Don Deedson, off Landry Nomel.
Mathis Clairicia is on, and Kapitbafan Djoco is off.
Abdel Hbouch takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Aurelien Platret is on, and Noah Fatar is off.
Substitution: Benjamin Besic comes on for Mohamed Soumah.
Benjamin Gomel takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Shot - Adrien Pinot Head Shot Missed
Corner awarded.
Abdel Hbouch takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Demba ThiamYellow CardDemba Thiam receives a yellow card.
Yohan Demoncy takes a shot with his right foot but misses.
Kapitbafan Djoco takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Shot by Julien Boyer with his left foot is blocked.
First half ends with the score 1-0.
Julien MassonYellow CardJulien Masson receives a yellow card.
Nolan Binet takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Adrien Pinot attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Yohan Demoncy takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Landry Nomel has a shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Abdel Hbouch takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Benjamin Gomel takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Benjamin Gomel takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Shot by Landry Nomel with his right foot is saved.
Benjamin GomelShot by Benjamin Gomel with his right foot results in a goal.
assist: Kapit Djoco
Goal! Benjamin Gomel scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Kapitbafan Djoco.
Kick-off! The referee is Mickael Leleu.
Sochaux welcome bottom-of-the-table Boulogne to Stade Auguste-Bonal looking to build on a steady start to the season, while Boulogne arrive still searching for their first league win. A heavy friendly defeat and an injury scare for Sochaux's Victor Lobry add intrigue to the build-up.
