Match report
Rodez Reverses RED Star FC 93 in Ligue 1 Clash 3-2
RED Star FC 93
2–3
FT
Rodez
May 12, 2026
Rodez secured a dramatic victory over RED Star FC 93 in a Ligue 1 thriller, turning around a 2-1 deficit to triumph 3-2. Key goals by I. Balde, Mathis Magnin, and W. Younoussa propelled Rodez to the top, while K. Cabral and J. Escartin scored for RED Star FC 93. The match was marred by late yellow and red cards for RED Star FC 93, leaving them down to ten men in injury time.
Key Facts
- • K. Cabral opened the scoring for RED Star FC 93 in the 14th minute, assisted by D. Durand.
- • I. Balde equalized for Rodez in the 29th minute, assisted by T. Arconte.
- • J. Escartin restored RED Star FC 93's lead in the 61st minute, assisted by K. Cabral.
- • Mathis Magnin, W. Younoussa, and I. Balde scored consecutive goals for Rodez from the 67th to 85th minute.
- • G. Haag was shown a red card in injury time for RED Star FC 93.
Lineups
RED Star FC 93
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 16 G. Poussin (G)
- 20 D. Durivaux (D)
- 5 J. Escartin (D)
- 3 M. Huard (D)
- 22 D. Sylla (M)
- 4 B. Pierret (M)
- 27 B. Danger (M)
- 98 R. Hachem (M)
- 7 D. Durand (M)
- 91 K. Cabral (F)
- 23 J. Ikanga (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Q. Beunardeau
- 10 S. E. Khaoui
- 81 G. Haag
- 29 H. Benali
- 9 P. M. Ba
- 2 T. Magnin
- 11 K. Cisse
Rodez
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 Q. Braat (G)
- 25 N. Galves (D)
- 24 L. Laurent
- 4 M. Magnin (D)
- 3 R. Lipinski (D)
- 15 E. Jean-Lambert (D)
- 6 J. Mendes (M)
- 27 A. Trouillet (M)
- 22 O. Joly (M)
- 18 I. Balde (F)
- 11 T. Arconte (F)
Substitutes
- 16 L. Margueron
- 9 K. Nagera
- 28 M. Saka
- 13 C. Issanchou Roubiou
- 26 S. Benchamma
- 20 R. Ponti
- 8 W. Younoussa
Timeline
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14' RED Star FC 93 Goal · Normal GoalK. Cabral · Assist: D. Durand -
29' Rodez Goal · Normal GoalI. Balde · Assist: T. Arconte -
61' RED Star FC 93 Goal · Normal GoalJ. Escartin · Assist: K. Cabral -
62' RED Star FC 93 subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Huard · On: G. Haag -
62' RED Star FC 93 subst · Substitution 2Off: Jovany Ikanga · On: H. Benali -
63' RED Star FC 93 Card · Yellow CardB. PierretArgument
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66' Rodez subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Jean-Lambert · On: R. Ponti -
66' Rodez subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Joly · On: W. Younoussa -
67' Rodez Goal · Normal GoalMathis Magnin · Assist: N. Galves -
69' Rodez Goal · Normal GoalW. Younoussa -
75' RED Star FC 93 subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Sylla · On: S. E. Khaoui -
75' RED Star FC 93 subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Cabral · On: T. Magnin -
76' Rodez Card · Yellow CardW. YounoussaFoul
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76' RED Star FC 93 subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Hachem · On: P. M. Ba -
85' Rodez subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Balde · On: K. Nagera -
86' Rodez subst · Substitution 4Off: Alexis Trouillet · On: M. Saka -
89' RED Star FC 93 Card · Yellow CardB. DangerFoul
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90'+3 Rodez subst · Substitution 5Off: Jordan Mendes Correia · On: S. Benchamma -
90'+6 RED Star FC 93 Card · Red CardG. HaagArgument
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90' RED Star FC 93 Card · Yellow CardH. BenaliArgument
Match Stats
| Stat | RED Star FC 93 | Rodez |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 78% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 9 | 12 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 561 | 326 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 478 | 254 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 10 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game's momentum shifted decisively when Mathis Magnin scored for Rodez in the 67th minute, breaking RED Star FC 93's morale.
- ▸ W. Younoussa's goal in the 69th minute sealed Rodez's victory, leaving RED Star FC 93 unable to recover despite being reduced to ten men late in the game.