Match report

Dijon Defeats Toulouse 2-1 in Ligue 1 Clash

Dijon
Dijon
2–1
FT
Toulouse
Toulouse
Mar 7, 2020

Dijon managed to hold off a resilient Toulouse side to secure a 2-1 victory in their Ligue 1 encounter on Saturday, March 7th. H. Mendyl's early goal and a later strike from Nayef Aguerd were crucial in helping Dijon claim all three points. Toulouse's Q. Boisgard did find the back of the net, but it wasn't enough to salvage a point from the match. Despite early yellow cards to Max Gradel and E. Koulouris, Toulouse showed determination, yet Dijon proved too strong in the end.

Key Facts

  • • Dijon secured the victory with a 2-1 scoreline over Toulouse.
  • • H. Mendyl opened the scoring for Dijon in the 40th minute.
  • • Q. Boisgard equalized for Toulouse in the 41st minute.
  • • Nayef Aguerd scored the winning goal for Dijon in the 53rd minute.
  • • Toulouse received two yellow cards in the first half, one to Max Gradel and one to E. Koulouris.

Lineups

Dijon

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Rúnarsson (G)
  • 25 B. Écuélé Manga (D)
  • 24 W. Lautoa (M)
  • 26 F. Chafik (D)
  • 4 N. Aguerd (D)
  • 27 H. Mendyl (D)
  • 7 F. Sammaritano (M)
  • 22 D. Ndong (M)
  • 17 Mama Baldé (M)
  • 11 Júlio Tavares (F)
  • 9 S. Mavididi (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Amalfitano
  • 19 J. Cádiz
  • 15 F. Balmont
  • 14 J. Marié
  • 5 S. Coulibaly
  • 40 E. Hatfout
  • 8 B. Soumaré

Toulouse

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 30 B. Reynet (G)
  • 4 R. Gabrielsen (D)
  • 12 I. Sylla (D)
  • 18 A. Rogel (D)
  • 19 B. Diakité (D)
  • 27 J. Makengo (M)
  • 11 Q. Boisgard (M)
  • 34 K. Kone (M)
  • 7 M. Gradel (M)
  • 25 W. Saïd (M)
  • 20 E. Koulouris (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Y. Sanogo
  • 31 A. Adli
  • 10 A. Leya
  • 13 M. Goncalves
  • 1 M. Goicoechea
  • 32 A. Taoui
  • 15 N. Isimat-Mirin

Timeline

  1. Toulouse
    12' Toulouse Card · Yellow Card
    Max Gradel
  2. Toulouse
    17' Toulouse Card · Yellow Card
    E. Koulouris
  3. Dijon
    40' Dijon Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Mendyl · Assist: F. Sammaritano
  4. Toulouse
    41' Toulouse Goal · Normal Goal
    Q. Boisgard · Assist: E. Koulouris
  5. Dijon
    45' Dijon Card · Yellow Card
    H. Mendyl
  6. Dijon
    53' Dijon Goal · Normal Goal
    Nayef Aguerd
  7. Toulouse
    65' Toulouse subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Max Gradel · On: Y. Sanogo
  8. Dijon
    70' Dijon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Mavididi · On: R. Amalfitano
  9. Toulouse
    77' Toulouse subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Q. Boisgard · On: A. Adli
  10. Toulouse
    84' Toulouse subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Said · On: A. Leya
  11. Dijon
    86' Dijon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Balde · On: F. Balmont

Match Stats

Stat Dijon Toulouse
Fouls 14 17
Pass Accuracy 80% 73%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 6
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 501 410
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 3 2
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 402 300
Shots Inside Box 9 4
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Dijon's early goal by H. Mendyl gave them an early lead, providing a much-needed boost in confidence.
  • ▸ The quick response from Toulouse with Q. Boisgard's goal just a minute later kept the game open and competitive.
  • ▸ Nayef Aguerd's second goal for Dijon in the second half was a turning point, effectively securing the win for the home team.