Match report

Lorient 1–1 Bordeaux: A Thrilling Ligue 1 Draw

Lorient
Lorient
1–1
FT
Bordeaux
Bordeaux
May 20, 2017

In a closely contested match in Ligue 1, Lorient held off Bordeaux to secure a 1–1 draw at home. Bordeaux took the early lead through Y. Sankharé but V. Le Goff's equalizer ensured Lorient maintained their composure and earned a valuable point. The match was punctuated by numerous substitutions and yellow cards, with both teams showing determination and skill.

Key Facts

  • • Y. Sankharé scored for Bordeaux in the 7th minute, assisted by Malcom.
  • • V. Le Goff equalized for Lorient in the 69th minute, assisted by J. Cabot.
  • • Lorient made three substitutions: J. Aliadière, W. Lautoa, and W. Mesloub.
  • • Bordeaux made three substitutions: V. Vada, F. Kamano, and Jérémy Toulalan.
  • • Four yellow cards were issued: D. Rolan, V. Le Goff, Diego Contento, and R. Philippoteaux.

Lineups

Lorient

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 40 B. Lecomte (G)
  • 5 Z. Touré (D)
  • 25 V. Le Goff (D)
  • 15 M. Peybernes (D)
  • 24 W. Lautoa (D)
  • 20 S. Moreira (D)
  • 7 A. Mvuemba (M)
  • 19 R. Philippoteaux (M)
  • 27 J. Cabot (M)
  • 14 J. Aliadière (F)
  • 9 A. Waris (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 B. Jeannot
  • 17 W. Mesloub
  • 6 F. Bellugou
  • 8 Cafú
  • 16 P. Delecroix
  • 18 A. Claude Maurice
  • 34 E. Koffi

Bordeaux

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 C. Carrasso (G)
  • 6 I. Lewczuk (D)
  • 3 D. Contento (D)
  • 20 Y. Sabaly (D)
  • 4 V. Jovanović (D)
  • 14 J. Toulalan (D)
  • 13 Y. Sankhare (M)
  • 23 V. Vada (M)
  • 17 A. Ounas (F)
  • 9 D. Rolan (F)
  • 25 Malcom (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 J. Plašil
  • 11 F. Kamano
  • 24 G. Laborde
  • 2 M. Gajić
  • 8 M. Arambarri
  • 21 T. Pellenard
  • 30 J. Prior

Timeline

  1. Bordeaux
    7' Bordeaux Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Sankharé · Assist: Malcom
  2. Lorient
    60' Lorient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Aliadière · On: B. Jeannot
  3. Bordeaux
    61' Bordeaux Card · Yellow Card
    D. Rolan
  4. Lorient
    62' Lorient Card · Yellow Card
    V. Le Goff
  5. Lorient
    65' Lorient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Lautoa · On: W. Mesloub
  6. Bordeaux
    65' Bordeaux subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Vada · On: J. Plašil
  7. Bordeaux
    68' Bordeaux Card · Yellow Card
    Diego Contento
  8. Lorient
    69' Lorient Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Le Goff · Assist: J. Cabot
  9. Bordeaux
    70' Bordeaux subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Malcom · On: F. Kamano
  10. Lorient
    77' Lorient Card · Yellow Card
    R. Philippoteaux
  11. Bordeaux
    77' Bordeaux subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jérémy Toulalan · On: G. Laborde
  12. Bordeaux
    78' Bordeaux Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ounas

Match Stats

Stat Lorient Bordeaux
Fouls 12 12
Pass Accuracy 76% 85%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 11
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 354 589
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes 269 499
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 1 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Y. Sankharé's early goal put Bordeaux in control, but Lorient's resilience was evident throughout the match.
  • ▸ V. Le Goff's goal was a crucial turning point, as it shifted the momentum in Lorient's favor and ultimately secured the draw.