Match report

Angers Defeats Nantes 1-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Nantes
Nantes
0–1
FT
Angers
Angers
May 4, 2025

Angers stunned Nantes with a decisive goal from J. Allevinah in the second half to secure a narrow but significant victory in their Ligue 1 clash. Despite Nantes' vigorous attempts, they were unable to break through Angers’ robust defense and level the score.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Nantes 0-1 Angers
  • • Goal by J. Allevinah (52' assisted by Yassin Belkhdim)
  • • Nantes’ M. Abline and Angers’ Carlens Arcus both received yellow cards in the early minutes.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, particularly impacting Nantes with three changes to their lineup.

Lineups

Nantes

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 Anthony Lopes (G)
  • 98 K. Amian (D)
  • 21 J. Castelletto (D)
  • 44 N. Zézé (D)
  • 18 F. Centonze (D)
  • 8 J. Lepenant (M)
  • 5 Pedro Chirivella (M)
  • 66 L. Leroux (M)
  • 39 M. Abline (F)
  • 31 Mostafa Mohamed (F)
  • 27 M. Simon (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 F. Coquelin
  • 3 N. Cozza
  • 59 D. Assoumani
  • 10 T. Kadewere
  • 30 P. Carlgren
  • 22 S. Thomas
  • 62 H. Guirassy
  • 4 N. Pallois
  • 25 F. Mollet

Angers

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 30 Y. Fofana (G)
  • 2 C. Arcus (D)
  • 29 O. Camara (D)
  • 21 J. Lefort (D)
  • 26 F. Hanin (D)
  • 27 L. Raolisoa (M)
  • 14 Y. Belkhdim (M)
  • 5 M. Courcoul (M)
  • 20 Z. Ferhat (M)
  • 10 H. Abdelli (F)
  • 19 E. Lepaul (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 J. Allevinah
  • 12 Z. Ould Khaled
  • 3 J. Ekomié
  • 28 F. El Melali
  • 34 L. Machine
  • 22 C. Hountondji
  • 38 E. Caumont
  • 16 M. Zinga
  • 70 Y. Gaya

Timeline

  1. Nantes
    12' Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    M. Abline

    Foul

  2. Angers
    19' Angers Card · Yellow Card
    Carlens Arcus

    Foul

  3. Angers
    20' Angers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Z. Ferhat · On: J. Allevinah
  4. Angers
    40' Angers Card · Yellow Card
    E. Lepaul

    Simulation

  5. Angers
    52' Angers Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Allevinah · Assist: Yassin Belkhdim
  6. Angers
    65' Angers Card · Yellow Card
    Yassin Belkhdim

    Foul

  7. Nantes
    65' Nantes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kelvin Amian · On: F. Coquelin
  8. Nantes
    65' Nantes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Lepenant · On: N. Cozza
  9. Nantes
    69' Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    Nathan Zeze

    Foul

  10. Angers
    73' Angers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Courcoul · On: Z. Ould Khaled
  11. Nantes
    77' Nantes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Chirivella · On: D. Tabibou
  12. Angers
    81' Angers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Hanin · On: J. Ekomie
  13. Angers
    81' Angers subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Raolisoa · On: F. El Melali
  14. Nantes
    85' Nantes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Leroux · On: T. Kadewere

Match Stats

Stat Nantes Angers
Fouls 12 16
Pass Accuracy 85% 82%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 14
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 526 380
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 0.52 1.12
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 445 313
Shots Inside Box 4 8
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came when J. Allevinah scored for Angers at 52', breaking the deadlock and setting a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Nantes made multiple substitutions in an attempt to equalize, but failed to create significant scoring opportunities.