Match report
Nantes Defeats Angers 1-0 in Ligue 1 Clash
Nantes
1–0
FT
Angers
Jun 3, 2023
Nantes held off Angers with a crucial goal from I. Ganago early in the first half, securing a vital win in their Ligue 1 match. Despite strong efforts from both sides, Nantes maintained control and prevented Angers from finding an equalizer.
Key Facts
- • I. Ganago scored the only goal for Nantes at minute 16 with an assist by L. Blas.
- • VAR cancelled a penalty for Nantes in the 51st minute after I. Ganago was fouled.
- • Angers made multiple substitutions from the 55th to 78th minutes, including S. Thioub and B. Mendy, but couldn't break through Nantes' defense.
- • L. Blas received a yellow card for time-wasting in injury time.
Lineups
Nantes
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Lafont (G)
- 38 João Victor (D)
- 3 Andrei Girotto (D)
- 21 J. Castelletto (D)
- 93 C. Traoré (D)
- 5 Pedro Chirivella (M)
- 8 S. Moutoussamy (M)
- 11 M. Coco (M)
- 10 L. Blas (M)
- 29 Q. Merlin (M)
- 14 I. Ganago (F)
Substitutes
- 25 F. Mollet
- 26 J. Hadjam
- 33 S. Appuah
- 17 M. Sissoko
- 27 M. Simon
- 28 F. Centonze
- 4 N. Pallois
- 16 R. Descamps
- 31 Mostafa Mohamed
Angers
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 30 Y. Fofana (G)
- 92 S. Thioub (D)
- 94 Y. Valery (D)
- 5 M. Blažič (D)
- 25 A. Bamba (D)
- 4 H. Šabanović (D)
- 6 N. Bentaleb (M)
- 15 P. Capelle (M)
- 2 B. Mendy (M)
- 19 A. Sima (F)
- 10 H. Abdelli (F)
Substitutes
- 37 L. Rao-Lisoa
- 28 F. El Melali
- 9 L. Diony
- 23 A. Hunou
- 1 P. Bernardoni
- 70 Y. Gaya
- 24 J. Bahoya
- 12 Z. Ould Khaled
- 29 O. Camara
Timeline
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16' Nantes Goal · Normal GoalI. Ganago · Assist: L. Blas -
51' Nantes Var · Penalty cancelledI. Ganago -
55' Angers subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Thioub · On: L. Raolisoa -
55' Angers subst · Substitution 2Off: H. Šabanović · On: F. El Melali -
59' Nantes subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Coco · On: F. Mollet -
61' Angers subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Mendy · On: L. Diony -
62' Nantes subst · Substitution 2Off: Charles Traoré · On: Jaouen Hadjam -
77' Nantes subst · Substitution 3Off: Q. Merlin · On: S. Appuah -
77' Angers subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Capelle · On: A. Hunou -
78' Nantes subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Chirivella · On: M. Sissoko -
78' Nantes subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Ganago · On: M. Simon -
90'+4 Nantes Card · Yellow CardL. BlasTime wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Nantes | Angers |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 90% |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 5 |
| Corners | 8 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 245 | 525 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 1 |
| xG | 1.06 | 0.27 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 33% | 67% |
| Accurate Passes | 186 | 472 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ I. Ganago's early goal at minute 16 set the tone for Nantes, giving them a crucial lead they wouldn't relinquish.
- ▸ The cancellation of a potential penalty by VAR in the 51st minute could have significantly altered the game's momentum, but it stayed with Nantes.