Match report

Rennes Defeats Nimes 2-1 in Ligue 1 Clash

Rennes
Rennes
2–1
FT
Nimes
Nimes
Feb 23, 2020

Rennes emerged victorious with a 2-1 defeat of Nimes in a closely contested Ligue 1 match. The visitors took an early lead through N. Roux, but M. Niang equalized for Rennes before scoring the winning goal late in the game. Nimes struggled to maintain their lead after A. Briancon was sent off, ultimately falling short despite a strong start.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Rennes 2-1 Nimes
  • • N. Roux (Nimes) opened the scoring in the 1st minute
  • • M. Niang (Rennes) equalized in the 7th minute
  • • A. Briancon (Nimes) received a red card in the 53rd minute
  • • M. Niang (Rennes) secured the victory with a goal in the 89th minute

Lineups

Rennes

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Mendy (G)
  • 3 D. Da Silva (D)
  • 27 H. Traoré (D)
  • 21 J. Gnagnon (D)
  • 25 S. Nzonzi (M)
  • 14 B. Bourigeaud (M)
  • 17 F. Maouassa (D)
  • 18 E. Camavinga
  • 11 M. Niang (F)
  • 22 R. Del Castillo (F)
  • 7 Raphinha (M)

Substitutes

  • 23 A. Hunou
  • 10 R. Guitane
  • 12 J. Lea Siliki
  • 20 F. Tait
  • 31 S. Boey
  • 26 J. Gelin
  • 1 R. Salin

Nimes

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 P. Bernardoni (G)
  • 5 L. Landre (D)
  • 23 A. Briançon (D)
  • 15 G. Paquiez (D)
  • 29 S. Alakouch (D)
  • 10 Z. Ferhat (M)
  • 12 L. Fomba (M)
  • 6 S. Sarr (M)
  • 22 Y. Benrahou (M)
  • 25 N. Roux (F)
  • 20 R. Ripart (M)

Substitutes

  • 26 F. Miguel
  • 28 M. Koné
  • 7 R. Philippoteaux
  • 14 A. Valério
  • 16 L. Dias
  • 19 L. Buadés
  • 18 T. Valls

Timeline

  1. Nimes
    1' Nimes Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Roux · Assist: Renaud Ripart
  2. Rennes
    7' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Niang
  3. Nimes
    53' Nimes Card · Red Card
    A. Briancon
  4. Nimes
    55' Nimes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Benrahou · On: F. Miguel
  5. Nimes
    67' Nimes Card · Yellow Card
    G. Paquiez
  6. Rennes
    68' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Camavinga · On: A. Hunou
  7. Rennes
    78' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Bourigeaud · On: R. Guitane
  8. Nimes
    82' Nimes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Roux · On: M. Koné
  9. Rennes
    89' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Niang · Assist: H. Traore
  10. Nimes
    90'+2 Nimes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Alakouch · On: R. Philippoteaux

Match Stats

Stat Rennes Nimes
Fouls 11 5
Pass Accuracy 86% 75%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 26 9
Corners 10 1
Total Passes 574 330
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 12 4
Shots on Target 8 2
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 64% 36%
Accurate Passes 492 247
Shots Inside Box 13 3
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 13 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rennes equalized through M. Niang just six minutes after falling behind, regaining momentum early on.
  • ▸ The sending off of A. Briancon marked a significant turning point for Nimes, as Rennes capitalized on the numerical advantage to secure the victory.