Muzinga scores an own goal as Dijon loses to El Melaliâ€™s Angers

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The DR Congo internationalâ€™s own goal summed up the Mustardsâ€™ horror show against Stephane Moulinâ€™s men on Saturday

Ngonda Muzinga had a night to forget as his own goal and a Farid El Melali strike helped Angers to a 2-0 victory over Dijon in Saturdayâ€™s Ligue 1 clash.

Dijon came into the game after losing three consecutive games but a fair start ensured the first half ended 0-0 at Stade Raymond Kopa.

The hostsâ€™ dominance soon paid off in the 50th minuteÂ after an unmarked Muzinga had headed past his own goalkeeper.

It was a cruel moment for the 24-year-old in his second game for the Mustards as his confidence lookedÂ dented.

While Stephane Jobardâ€™s side pressedÂ for an equaliser, El Melali sealed victory with his 71st-minute header. The Algeria international headed home a rebound from Stephane Bahokenâ€™s initial header which kissed the crossbar.

The defender capped a dreadful evening by getting cautioned by referee Jeremie Pignard in the 86th minute.

Muzinga joined the Stade Gaston Gerard side on a two-year deal from DR Congoâ€™s AS Vita Club.

Morocco's Rachid Alioui, Cote d'Ivoire's Ismael Traore andÂ Abdoulaye Bamba were all on parade for Angers, while Guinea-Bissau's Mama Balde, Gabon's Bruno Ecuele Manga and Morocco's Nayef Aguerd starred for the visitors.

With this defeat, Dijon remain at the base of the Ligue 1 log with no point after four outings. They host Nimes after the international break on September 14.

2019-09-01 10:00:02

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