Football - Amical Le FC Sochaux rattrapé dans les derniers instants par Auxerre lors du Fan Day

On Saturday, ahead of their upcoming Ligue 2 match against Saint-Etienne, FC Sochaux played a friendly match against AJ Auxerre at Stade Bonal. The match concluded with a 1-1 draw, marking the third edition of the club's traditional Fan Day event.

Match Summary

Sochaux started strong and took an early lead through Gomel in the 20th minute. However, in the final moments of extra time, Dioubaté equalized for Auxerre with a header that found its way into the small goal. Despite the late equalizer, Sochaux had several chances to secure their first victory in this year's Fan Day.

Key Moments

  • 20th minute: Gomel opened the scoring for Sochaux after a well-executed corner kick.
  • 86th minute: Vetro replaced Gomis, signaling potential changes at the end of the match.
  • 90+1: Dioubaté's header in extra time brought Auxerre level and secured a 1-1 draw for both teams.

Match Details

Sochaux lined up with Jeannin between the posts, Gomis, Peybernes, Youssouf, N'Gatta, Nomel, Baghdadi, Gomel, Lobry, Masson, and Djoco. The team showed their quality in the first half but struggled to maintain possession as Auxerre began to find their rhythm.

Sochaux had several opportunities to increase their lead, including a lob attempt by Gomel that was saved by the goalkeeper. Additionally, Djoco's shot from a Nomel cross was also kept out by Diop. In contrast, Auxerre managed to create some chances but couldn't capitalize until the final moments of extra time.

Preparations and Fan Day Highlights

The match served as part of Sochaus' pre-season preparations for their upcoming Ligue 2 campaign. The club also unveiled its new away kit during the event, which was already available in the official store. President Clément Calvez mentioned that they would likely receive news regarding the closure of the North stand by Tuesday.

The match was part of a larger Fan Day celebration at Stade Bonal, including autograph sessions and the unveiling of the new away kit, all set to kick off one week before the Ligue 2 season begins.