Match report

Nantes Defeats Rennes 2–1 in Ligue 1 Clash

Nantes
Nantes
2–1
FT
Rennes
Rennes
May 11, 2022

Nantes pulled off a stunning comeback against Rennes to claim a 2–1 victory in their Ligue 1 match. Despite falling behind early in the first half with a goal from Rennes' F. Tait, Nantes fought back through Kalifa Coulibaly at the halftime mark and Nicolas Pallois in the second half, securing three vital points in their Ligue 1 campaign.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Nantes 2–1 Rennes
  • • Goal Scorers: F. Tait (32'), Kalifa Coulibaly (45'), Nicolas Pallois (71')
  • • Yellow Cards: W. Cyprien (Nantes), L. Blas (Nantes), F. Tait (Rennes)

Lineups

Nantes

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Lafont (G)
  • 2 Fábio (D)
  • 24 S. Corchia (D)
  • 4 N. Pallois (D)
  • 21 J. Castelletto (D)
  • 8 W. Cyprien (M)
  • 18 S. Moutoussamy (M)
  • 10 L. Blas (M)
  • 7 K. Coulibaly (F)
  • 19 W. Geubbels (M)
  • 26 O. Bukari (M)

Substitutes

  • 29 Q. Merlin
  • 12 D. Appiah
  • 23 R. Kolo Muani
  • 11 M. Coco
  • 30 D. Petrić
  • 6 R. Pereira de Sa
  • 27 M. Simon
  • 20 J. Augustin

Rennes

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Gomis (G)
  • 27 H. Traoré (D)
  • 23 W. Omari (D)
  • 3 A. Truffert (D)
  • 28 J. Martin (M)
  • 20 F. Tait (M)
  • 14 B. Bourigeaud (F)
  • 8 B. Santamaría (D)
  • 21 L. Majer (M)
  • 24 G. Laborde (F)
  • 7 M. Terrier (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 J. Doku
  • 9 S. Guirassy
  • 25 B. Meling
  • 39 M. Tel
  • 26 L. Ugochukwu
  • 22 L. Assignon
  • 33 J. Belocian
  • 19 A. Diouf
  • 40 D. Alemdar

Timeline

  1. Rennes
    32' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Tait · Assist: B. Bourigeaud
  2. Nantes
    45' Nantes Goal · Normal Goal
    Kalifa Coulibaly · Assist: O. Bukari
  3. Nantes
    67' Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    W. Cyprien

    Foul

  4. Nantes
    67' Nantes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Geubbels · On: Q. Merlin
  5. Nantes
    67' Nantes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Bukari · On: D. Appiah
  6. Nantes
    68' Nantes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Cyprien · On: R. Kolo Muani
  7. Nantes
    71' Nantes Goal · Normal Goal
    Nicolas Pallois · Assist: L. Blas
  8. Rennes
    74' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Laborde · On: J. Doku
  9. Rennes
    74' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Majer · On: S. Guirassy
  10. Rennes
    74' Rennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Truffert · On: B. Meling
  11. Rennes
    81' Rennes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Bourigeaud · On: M. Tel
  12. Nantes
    82' Nantes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Kalifa Coulibaly · On: M. Coco
  13. Rennes
    82' Rennes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jonas Martin · On: L. Ugochukwu
  14. Nantes
    86' Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    L. Blas

    Foul

  15. Rennes
    90' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    F. Tait

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Nantes Rennes
Fouls 13 9
Pass Accuracy 79% 90%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 17
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 276 673
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 3 5
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 30% 70%
Accurate Passes 217 609
Shots Inside Box 4 11
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kalifa Coulibaly's goal just before halftime shifted the momentum back to Nantes, cancelling out Rennes' early lead.
  • ▸ Nicolas Pallois' second goal in the 71st minute sealed Nantes' victory and put pressure on Rennes' defense, who struggled to mount a comeback.