Powered by Daouda Guindo’s goal and assists from the Malian full-back and Seydou Dembélé, Stade de Reims dominated Dijon 4-2 in Ligue 2 to cement second place behind Saint-Étienne.
Stade de Reims put on a show at the Stade Auguste-Delaune. Against Dijon FCO, the Champenois won 4-2 in the standout clash of Ligue 2 matchday 9, according to the Reims club, with two Malians at the heart of the action: left-back Daouda Guindo and attacking midfielder Seydou Dembélé.
Behind after Lembezat opened the scoring for Dijon in the 12th minute, Reims turned the game around before the break, leading 3-1 at half-time. Midfielder Yaya Fofana (19th), Mohamed Daramy (22nd), Daouda Guindo (36th) and Arone Gadou (54th) scored the Reims goals, while Barka pulled one back for Dijon in the 85th.
Guindo scores, Dembélé assists
Reims’ attacking festival owed much to the Malian duo. Guindo, 23, scored in the 36th minute and provided an assist in the 22nd, according to the Reims club. Dembélé, 18, Reims’ Malian gem, set up Fofana’s opener in the 19th minute, according to AfricaFoot.
A thriving Malian pipeline
Guindo arrived at Reims last summer from Stade Brestois, where he had signed until 2031, according to LFP Media. The Malian international left-back is establishing himself as a key figure in the Mali national team, AfricaFoot reports.
The Malian pipeline confirms its historic success at Reims, following Kamory Doumbia’s memorable spell. “Other Malian players have come through the club, including Kamory Doumbia. I am convinced by the vision of the directors, as well as the seriousness and ambition surrounding Stade de Reims,” Guindo told Sport Club.
Reims stay on Saint-Étienne’s trail
The win cements Reims in second place, five points behind leaders Saint-Étienne, according to Les Nouvelles du Foot. The Champenois now prepare for their matchday 10 away trip, aiming to keep the pressure on AS Saint-Étienne, according to the Reims club.
Guindo and Dembélé are expected to join the Mali national team for the upcoming international fixtures.