Match report

Reims Defeats Rennes 2-1 in Thrilling Ligue 1 Clash

Reims
Reims
2–1
FT
Rennes
Rennes
May 19, 2024

Reims emerged victorious over Rennes with a thrilling 2-1 scoreline at the Stade Auguste Delaune II, securing three vital points in Ligue 1. Yassine Abdelhamid opened the scoring for Reims from the penalty spot, followed by Sergio Akieme's goal that put them ahead. Despite F. Rieder's late consolation for Rennes, Reims held on to defeat their opponents.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Reims 2-1 Rennes
  • • Yassine Abdelhamid scored the first goal from a penalty at minute 48
  • • Sergio Akieme netted the second for Reims at minute 80
  • • F. Rieder pulled one back for Rennes with a late goal in the 95th minute

Lineups

Reims

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 94 Y. Diouf (G)
  • 33 Abdoul Koné (D)
  • 24 E. Agbadou (D)
  • 5 Y. Abdelhamid (D)
  • 18 Sergio Akieme (D)
  • 15 M. Munetsi (M)
  • 72 Amadou Koné (M)
  • 10 T. Teuma (M)
  • 7 J. Ito (F)
  • 22 O. Diakité (F)
  • 17 K. Nakamura (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 R. Khadra
  • 8 A. Richardson
  • 32 T. Foket
  • 71 Y. Fofana
  • 67 M. Diakhon
  • 96 A. Olliero
  • 53 A. Tchaptchet
  • 25 T. De Smet
  • 27 A. Bojang

Rennes

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 S. Mandanda (G)
  • 36 A. Seidu (D)
  • 4 C. Wooh (D)
  • 23 W. Omari (D)
  • 3 A. Truffert (D)
  • 6 A. Matusiwa (M)
  • 28 E. Le Fée (M)
  • 10 A. Gouiri (M)
  • 14 B. Bourigeaud (M)
  • 33 D. Doué (M)
  • 7 M. Terrier (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 B. Yıldırım
  • 11 L. Blas
  • 32 F. Rieder
  • 34 I. Salah
  • 1 G. Gallon
  • 16 J. Belocian
  • 39 M. Lambourde
  • 17 G. Doué
  • 8 B. Santamaría

Timeline

  1. Reims
    48' Reims Goal · Penalty
    Y. Abdelhamid
  2. Rennes
    61' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Doue · On: B. Yildirim
  3. Rennes
    61' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Gouiri · On: L. Blas
  4. Reims
    70' Reims subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Kone · On: Thomas Foket
  5. Rennes
    73' Rennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Bourigeaud · On: F. Rieder
  6. Rennes
    78' Rennes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Le Fee · On: I. Salah
  7. Reims
    80' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    Sergio Akieme
  8. Reims
    84' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    Sergio Akieme

    Foul

  9. Rennes
    85' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    A. Truffert

    Foul

  10. Reims
    88' Reims subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Oumar Diakité · On: Y. Fofana
  11. Reims
    88' Reims subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Ito · On: M. Diakhon
  12. Rennes
    90'+5 Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Rieder

Match Stats

Stat Reims Rennes
Fouls 11 17
Pass Accuracy 76% 89%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 15
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 320 594
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 1 8
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 1.33 1.49
Shots off Target 1 2
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 242 528
Shots Inside Box 2 11
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Reims took an early lead when Yassine Abdelhamid converted a penalty, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Sergio Akieme's goal at the hour mark ensured Reims' dominance and secured them a two-goal advantage before Rennes pulled one back late in the game.