Football: The Crocodiles' grades are very average after Nîmes-Rouen

Issam Bouaoune, who played more wide against Rouen, is the origin of Nîmes' first penalty. MIDI LIBRE – ALEXIS BETHUNE

Nîmes equalized in the last minute against Rouen, on a very generous penalty (2-2). And did not shine on a pitch that was almost playable. As a result, the grades do not take off…

Dias (note: 5): Cozzella was expected but Adil Hermach preferred Dias to the Italian, not exempt from any reproach against Orléans (Simon is in selection with Cameroon). The Gardois was starting for the first time in a year and a complicated match in Avranches, which had made him lose his place. To sum up, he made the team lose a point on the first Rouen goal, for which he is responsible, and he made the team win a point on the last action, miraculously throwing himself in front of Mion (90th + 2).

Iafrate (4) :as in the second half in Valenciennes, he played right back, he was the central defender or defensive midfielder. Showed generosity in his effort and application during his few climbs, but was bothered by Mbock on his side. Sbaï (63rd) made a good return, a good defensive withdrawal and two good crosses.

Mendy (cap, 4) : after playing alongside Diouf against Orléans, then Diallo and Iafrate in Valenciennes, the captain was associated with Paviot in central hinge. He was good with his header in his area, even if one of them landed on Benkaid for the opening goal for Rouen. Warned (27th) before being cut open on the cheekbone at the end of the first half, he held up without showing total serenity, neither in the duels nor in the recovery.

Paviot (4) :surprise starter for the first time this season, when he wasn't even in the squad for the first 3 days, he gave an average performance, not really in trouble, but caught by Dib at the end of the match. A match without taking risks or initiatives, but it was his first, without many landmarks or rhythm of the National.

Beneddine (4) : the left corridor belongs to him, Bouaoune, the midfielder in front of him, refocusing to let him overflow. He responded less present than usual, managing to make too little difference, despite a pair of crosses. He left his place to Diallo (77th), who entered the game very well. And who provoked the penalty of the equalizer on a cross blocked with the arm by Goprou.

Akkal (3): return to the starting eleven for the other recruit from Le Puy, who was not very impactful in midfield in the first half, before committing an unnecessary foul in front of his area. And causing the second Norman goal following Ferrah's free kick on the post (50th). He didn't have time to catch up, replaced by the returning Doukansy (54th).

Picouleau (4): he no longer takes set pieces (it's Beneddine), he plays further away from the goal, and he has less influence in the Nîmes game. Cautioned at the end of the first half (45th + 1) then replaced by Camara(63rd) who hit rather well and scored the second penalty. NO's second goal scorer in the championship is therefore him.

Mexico (5): much better than in Valenciennes, especially in the first half, he directed the game well, provoked fouls, tried his luck (30th, 84th) before being less precise afterwards and dropping his foot, logically, because he was injured throughout the preparation.

Bouaoune (4): positioned on the left side, he immediately made his mark with a good shot deflected into a corner by Maraval (4th), one of the rare crocodile opportunities. He also and above all served Marcel in the area on the penalty action (36th). Otherwise, he lost a lot of balls and was quickly replaced by the last reinforcement of the transfer window, the Strasbourg player Ali Abdallah(54th), who was not really able to shine on a potato field that did not suit his qualities.

Marcel (5): not easy to take the ball from him with his silky left foot! Bassin only took his body, moreover, mowing it down for the first Gard penalty (35th). The ground did not favor him either. He tried a lot, but perhaps not enough his luck when shooting. He must assert himself even more, and be decisive, as on the penalty caused.

Abdeldjelil (5) : the home goal scorer scored again at home, 3rd goal in 3 receptions. It could have been 4, but he left the second penalty to Camara. He also succeeded the first with his left, him the right-hander! A frustrating match all the same, because he was little used and did not have many opportunities to shine in the area. Must be used better, because he is confident and in shape.

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