Match report

Nimes Defeats Ajaccio 3-1 in Ligue 2 Clash

Nimes
Nimes
3–1
FT
Ajaccio
Ajaccio
May 12, 2017

Nimes secured a vital 3-1 victory over Ajaccio in their Ligue 2 match, with A. Briancon, Renaud Ripart, and S. Thioub scoring for the home team. Despite a penalty from M. Madri for Ajaccio, Nimes' resilience and tactical play ensured their supremacy in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Nimes 3-1 Ajaccio
  • • A. Briancon scored the opening goal in the 10th minute, assisted by T. Savanier
  • • M. Madri equalized for Ajaccio with a penalty in the 33rd minute
  • • Renaud Ripart scored in the 62nd minute, also assisted by T. Savanier
  • • S. Thioub sealed the win for Nimes in the 84th minute, assisted by Renaud Ripart

Lineups

Nimes

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 40 Y. Marillat (G)
  • 24 Z. Diabaté (D)
  • 18 T. Valls (M)
  • 28 O. Cissokho (M)
  • 11 T. Savanier (M)
  • 5 L. Azouni (M)
  • 23 A. Briançon (D)
  • 33 S. Alakouch (D)
  • 25 K. Aït-Fana (F)
  • 20 R. Ripart (M)
  • 22 S. Thioub (M)

Substitutes

  • 13 C. Kouakou
  • 12 F. Fabre
  • 17 N. Chamed
  • 15 G. Paquiez
  • 16 G. Gallon

Ajaccio

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Mandanda (G)
  • 20 A. Lippini (D)
  • 27 K. Abdallah (D)
  • 17 M. Cabit (D)
  • 6 P. Cissé (D)
  • 2 M. Camara (M)
  • 7 R. Nouri (M)
  • 13 Y. Boé-Kane (M)
  • 15 R. Frikeche (M)
  • 28 M. Maâzou (M)
  • 11 M. Madri (M)

Substitutes

  • 21 M. Gakpa
  • 19 A. Fall
  • 3 P. Babiloni
  • 16 J. Goda
  • 35 A. Ramalingom

Timeline

  1. Nimes
    10' Nimes Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Briancon · Assist: T. Savanier
  2. Nimes
    32' Nimes Card · Yellow Card
    L. Azouni
  3. Ajaccio
    33' Ajaccio Goal · Penalty
    M. Madri
  4. Ajaccio
    59' Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    R. Nouri
  5. Nimes
    62' Nimes Goal · Normal Goal
    Renaud Ripart · Assist: T. Savanier
  6. Ajaccio
    66' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Maâzou · On: M. Gakpa
  7. Ajaccio
    72' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Frikeche · On: A. Fall
  8. Ajaccio
    84' Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    Yann Boé-Kane
  9. Nimes
    84' Nimes Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Thioub · Assist: Renaud Ripart
  10. Nimes
    88' Nimes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Renaud Ripart · On: C. Kouakou
  11. Nimes
    89' Nimes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Aït-Fana · On: F. Fabre
  12. Nimes
    90'+1 Nimes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Thioub · On: N. Chamed

Match Stats

Stat Nimes Ajaccio
Fouls 7 13
Pass Accuracy 79% 77%
Offsides 2 7
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 15 4
Corners 9 2
Total Passes 395 418
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 6 1
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 312 320
Shots Inside Box 12 2
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Nimes took the lead early with a goal from A. Briancon in the 10th minute, setting a strong tone for the match
  • ▸ Renaud Ripart's goal in the 62nd minute was a turning point, giving Nimes the momentum they needed to secure the victory
  • ▸ S. Thioub's goal in the 84th minute solidified Nimes' dominance and effectively ended Ajaccio's hopes of a comeback