On the occasion of the 37th day of Ligue 2, Estac opposed to Dunkirk, had the opportunity to validate their rise but also to finish officially leader of this Ligue 2 championship. With goals from Gory and Saint-Louis, Laurent Battles' men succeeded in their missions. Won 2-0. Back on this evening and this Trojan season…
A match in the image of the season
Before the kick-off of the match against Dunkirk, the Trojans only needed a draw to validate the rise in Ligue 1. And, to win the coronation of Ligue 2, they had to go for the 3 points. As during their season, the men of Battles have mastered their subject. The first half was balanced. Estac suffered a very big opportunity but goalkeeper Gauthier Gallon saved his team as usual. In addition, the captain of the evening Florian Tardieu who remained on 4 penalties scored in the last 3 games, missed one in stoppage time of this first half. It was in the second half that Estac was able to take the match at ease. The incoming Dingome and Gory were very beneficial. Indeed, 5 minutes after making their entrances, the Franco-Malian opens the score on a service of the former Rémois. Finally, Dylan Saint-Louis secured the Trojan victory in the 70th minute by scoring, well served by Umut Bozok. This 2-0 victory at the Stade de l'Aube is obviously synonymous with Ligue 1. But also champion of France Ligue 2. After 2015, the Trojans won this trophy for the second time in their history. 
A season mastered from start to finish
At the top of the table since the 18thday, Troyes is now assured of playing in Ligue 1 next season.Laurent Battles' men won the Ligue 2 championship title. They will return to the elite next season three years later. By trying, this time, to stay there, since Estac has made the lift three times in the last ten seasons. Laurent Battles has achieved something exceptional with this team. This victory is the culmination of a great two-year work carried out by the young technician. The latter did not hesitate to shake up the codes and innovate to make Aubois a real steamroller. With its 3-defender system, with a high density in the midfield and a tactical scheme favoring the passing game, the Trojans dominated this championship. It is the 3rd offense of the championship and the 2nd defense. The recruits Gory, Saint-Louis or Dingomé have brought extremely in this squad. In addition, Estac has also been able to count on these executives namely the goalkeeper Gauthier Gallon, the captain Jimmy Giraudon at the club since 2016, the experienced Florian Tardieu or the 3rd best scorer of Ligue 2 with 15 goals Yoann Touzghar. 
Beyond individualities, the Ligue 2 champion represents a well-oiled and confident collective that now looks to the future with ambition. The acquisition of the club last September by the City Football Group gives Trojan fans hope for a rosier future and a presence finally extended in the elite of French football. Nevertheless, the coach Laurent Batlles, is announced leaving. The name of the Montpellier club comes back in particular, for the 45-year-old technician. However, as he dries his tears after this historic match, the latter does not have the head to it: "It's not easy for me to talk, the season has been hard. In two years, the group has progressed enormously, the players have joined the project, "he said.
