Match report

Angers Defeats Nantes 4-1 in Ligue 1 Clash

Angers
Angers
4–1
FT
Nantes
Nantes
Dec 12, 2025

Angers secured a dominant victory over Nantes in the Ligue 1 clash at Stade Raymond Kopa. Angers took an early lead with a penalty by H. Abdelli, followed by another goal from S. Cherif. Despite Nantes' efforts to level the score, goals from H. Djibirin and L. Raolisoa ensured Angers' victory.

Key Facts

  • • Angers 4-1 Nantes in Ligue 1
  • • H. Abdelli scored a penalty at 17 minutes, confirmed by VAR at 15 minutes
  • • S. Cherif added another goal at 60 minutes
  • • F. Centonze pulled one back for Nantes at 81 minutes
  • • Late goals from H. Djibirin (85 min) and L. Raolisoa (90+1 min) sealed the win

Lineups

Angers

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 H. Koffi (G)
  • 2 C. Arcus (D)
  • 4 O. Camara (D)
  • 21 J. Lefort (D)
  • 3 J. Ekomie (D)
  • 93 H. Belkebla (M)
  • 10 H. Abdelli (M)
  • 14 Y. Belkhdim (M)
  • 6 L. Mouton (M)
  • 7 A. Sbai (M)
  • 11 S. Cherif (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Zinga
  • 26 F. Hanin
  • 25 A. Bamba
  • 27 L. Raolisoa
  • 15 P. Capelle
  • 5 M. Courcoul
  • 31 H. Djibirin
  • 35 P. Peter
  • 18 J. Allevinah

Nantes

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Lopes (G)
  • 18 F. Centonze (D)
  • 6 C. Awaziem (D)
  • 78 T. Tati (D)
  • 98 K. Amian (D)
  • 90 Y. Benhattab (M)
  • 8 J. Lepenant (M)
  • 80 J. Mwanga (M)
  • 27 D. Machado (M)
  • 31 Mostafa Mohamed (F)
  • 10 M. Abline (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 P. Carlgren
  • 3 N. Cozza
  • 13 F. Coquelin
  • 14 A. Camara
  • 5 Kwon Hyeok-Kyu
  • 26 U. Radakovic
  • 52 B. Deuff
  • 15 M. Lahdo
  • 19 Y. El Arabi

Timeline

  1. Angers
    15' Angers Var · Penalty confirmed
    Yassin Belkhdim
  2. Angers
    17' Angers Goal · Penalty
    H. Abdelli
  3. Nantes
    24' Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    M. Abline

    Foul

  4. Angers
    60' Angers Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Cherif · Assist: Louis Mouton
  5. Nantes
    64' Nantes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Benhattab · On: M. Lahdo
  6. Nantes
    64' Nantes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mostafa Mohamed · On: Y. El Arabi
  7. Nantes
    69' Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    Chidozie Awaziem

    Foul

  8. Angers
    73' Angers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Cherif · On: P. Peter
  9. Angers
    79' Angers Card · Yellow Card
    H. Abdelli

    Foul

  10. Nantes
    81' Nantes Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Centonze · Assist: M. Lahdo
  11. Angers
    82' Angers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Yassin Belkhdim · On: L. Raolisoa
  12. Nantes
    82' Nantes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Machado · On: A. Camara
  13. Nantes
    82' Nantes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Lepenant · On: B. Deuff
  14. Angers
    85' Angers Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Djibirin
  15. Angers
    87' Angers Var · Goal confirmed
    H. Djibirin
  16. Angers
    90'+1 Angers subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Abdelli · On: F. Hanin
  17. Angers
    90' Angers Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Raolisoa

Match Stats

Stat Angers Nantes
Fouls 17 13
Pass Accuracy 85% 80%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 7
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 484 406
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 9 4
xG 2.39 0.35
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 413 326
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 12 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early penalty goal by Abdelli and subsequent confirmation by VAR set a strong tone for Angers, establishing their control over the match.
  • ▸ S. Cherif's second goal at 60 minutes solidified Angers' lead and demoralized Nantes, who struggled to regain momentum despite a brief rally led by Centonze.