Match report

Nantes and Lorient Draw 1-1 in Intense Ligue 1 Clash

Nantes
Nantes
1–1
FT
Lorient
Lorient
Nov 23, 2025

Nantes held off Lorient to secure a 1-1 draw in an exciting match at the Stade de la Beaujoire. The game was characterized by intense defensive battles and crucial moments like Chidozie Awaziem's own goal that initially gave Lorient the lead before Nantes leveled late.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Nantes 1–1 Lorient
  • • Chidozie Awaziem scored an own goal for Lorient in the first half
  • • Awaziem then equalized for Nantes from a set piece late in the game
  • • Anthony Lopes received a yellow card for Nantes due to an argument with officials

Lineups

Nantes

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Lopes (G)
  • 98 K. Amian (D)
  • 6 C. Awaziem (D)
  • 78 T. Tati (D)
  • 3 N. Cozza (D)
  • 17 D. Tabibou (M)
  • 5 Kwon Hyeok-Kyu (M)
  • 80 J. Mwanga (M)
  • 15 M. Lahdo (F)
  • 19 Y. El Arabi (F)
  • 10 M. Abline (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 P. Carlgren
  • 26 U. Radakovic
  • 7 Hong Hyun-Seok
  • 14 A. Camara
  • 18 F. Centonze
  • 8 J. Lepenant
  • 11 B. Guirassy
  • 52 B. Deuff
  • 31 Mostafa Mohamed

Lorient

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 38 Y. Mvogo (G)
  • 5 B. Meite (D)
  • 3 M. Talbi (D)
  • 44 D. Yongwa (D)
  • 11 T. Le Bris (M)
  • 62 A. Avom (M)
  • 8 N. Cadiou (M)
  • 43 A. Kouassi (M)
  • 15 A. Tosin (F)
  • 29 D. Karim (F)
  • 28 S. Soumano (F)

Substitutes

  • 93 J. Mvuka Mugisha
  • 32 N. Adjei
  • 9 M. Bamba
  • 17 J. Makengo
  • 21 B. Kamara
  • 19 I. Monnier
  • 10 P. Pagis
  • 12 B. Dieng
  • 97 S. Siba

Timeline

  1. Nantes
    45'+4 Nantes Var · Goal confirmed
    Chidozie Awaziem
  2. Nantes
    45'+6 Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lopes

    Argument

  3. Lorient
    45' Lorient Goal · Own Goal
    Chidozie Awaziem
  4. Lorient
    59' Lorient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Tosin · On: J. Makengo
  5. Lorient
    59' Lorient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Karim · On: Pablo Pagis
  6. Nantes
    61' Nantes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Lahdo · On: B. Guirassy
  7. Lorient
    71' Lorient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Soumano · On: M. Bamba
  8. Lorient
    76' Lorient Card · Yellow Card
    D. Yongwa

    Time wasting

  9. Nantes
    81' Nantes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Tabibou · On: A. Camara
  10. Lorient
    90'+2 Lorient subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bamo Meïté · On: N. Adjei
  11. Nantes
    90' Nantes Goal · Normal Goal
    Chidozie Awaziem

Match Stats

Stat Nantes Lorient
Fouls 17 17
Pass Accuracy 84% 83%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 7
Corners 1 1
Total Passes 496 399
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 1 1
xG 0.84 0.32
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 419 331
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lorient took the lead through Chidozie Awaziem's own goal which was confirmed by VAR in the first half
  • ▸ Nantes leveled late in the game, ensuring a 1-1 draw with another goal from Awaziem