Match report

Reims and Angers Draw 2–2 in Ligue 1 Clash

Reims
Reims
2–2
FT
Angers
Angers
May 21, 2023

Reims and Angers ended their Ligue 1 encounter with a thrilling 2-2 draw. In a match filled with twists and turns, Reims took the lead through J. Ito and F. Balogun but Angers fought back twice to secure a point. Both teams showed resilience and determination throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • J. Ito scored for Reims in the 10th minute, assisted by Y. Abdelhamid.
  • • H. Šabanović equalized for Angers from a direct free kick at 46 minutes.
  • • F. Balogun restored Reims' lead with a goal in the 54th minute, assisted by E. Agbadou.
  • • H. Abdelli leveled again for Angers in the 60th minute.
  • • Several key substitutions were made by both teams to maintain momentum.

Lineups

Reims

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 94 Y. Diouf (G)
  • 4 M. Busi (D)
  • 24 E. Agbadou (D)
  • 5 Y. Abdelhamid (D)
  • 32 T. Foket (D)
  • 17 D. Lopy (M)
  • 15 M. Munetsi (M)
  • 39 J. Ito (M)
  • 70 A. Flips (M)
  • 29 F. Balogun (M)
  • 9 K. Sierhuis (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Maolida
  • 8 J. Cajuste
  • 49 V. Atangana Edoa
  • 57 M. Touré
  • 10 A. Zeneli
  • 40 F. Duparchy
  • 7 N. Holm
  • 48 S. Koeberlé
  • 46 F. Fall

Angers

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 30 Y. Fofana (G)
  • 92 S. Thioub (D)
  • 94 Y. Valery (D)
  • 22 C. Hountondji (D)
  • 25 A. Bamba (D)
  • 4 H. Šabanović (D)
  • 10 H. Abdelli (M)
  • 2 B. Mendy (M)
  • 23 A. Hunou (M)
  • 7 I. Niane (F)
  • 19 A. Sima (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 P. Capelle
  • 9 L. Diony
  • 37 L. Rao-Lisoa
  • 12 Z. Ould Khaled
  • 5 M. Blažič
  • 1 P. Bernardoni
  • 28 F. El Melali
  • 18 J. Mbock
  • 26 W. Taibi

Timeline

  1. Reims
    10' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Ito · Assist: Y. Abdelhamid
  2. Angers
    46' Angers Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Šabanović
  3. Reims
    54' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Balogun · Assist: E. Agbadou
  4. Reims
    58' Reims subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dion Lopy · On: M. Maolida
  5. Reims
    58' Reims subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Sierhuis · On: J. Cajuste
  6. Angers
    60' Angers Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Abdelli
  7. Angers
    64' Angers Card · Yellow Card
    I. Niane

    Foul

  8. Angers
    64' Angers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Niane · On: P. Capelle
  9. Angers
    76' Angers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Hunou · On: L. Diony
  10. Angers
    77' Angers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Šabanović · On: L. Raolisoa
  11. Reims
    80' Reims subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Flips · On: Valentin Atangana Edoa
  12. Reims
    80' Reims subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Munetsi · On: M. Toure
  13. Angers
    85' Angers subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Abdelli · On: Z. Ould Khaled
  14. Angers
    90' Angers Card · Yellow Card
    Yahia Fofana

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Reims Angers
Fouls 14 11
Pass Accuracy 83% 78%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 7
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 491 372
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 1.56 1.27
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 408 290
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Reims took an early lead through J. Ito's goal in the 10th minute, setting a strong start for the hosts.
  • ▸ Angers' equalizer by H. Šabanović at halftime marked a turning point and boosted their morale to push back in the second half.
  • ▸ F. Balogun’s quick response with a goal just minutes after halftime restored Reims’ lead but Angers didn’t give up, securing a draw through H. Abdelli.