Match report

Niort 2–2 Strasbourg: A Thrilling Ligue 2 Draw

Niort
Niort
2–2
FT
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
May 12, 2017

In a dramatic encounter in Ligue 2, Niort managed to hold Strasbourg to a 2–2 draw despite being reduced to ten men. Ande Dona Ndoh was a standout performer for Niort, scoring twice. Strasbourg took an early lead through a penalty by K. Boutaïb but ultimately could not seal the victory as the game ended in a thrilling stalemate.

Key Facts

  • • Strasbourg took the lead with a penalty by K. Boutaïb in the 11th minute.
  • • Ande Dona Ndoh equalized for Niort in the 45+2 minute.
  • • Dona Ndoh scored again for Niort in the 62nd minute to give them the lead.
  • • Strasbourg's D. Kiki scored an own goal in the 68th minute, which was later corrected to 2–2.
  • • Laurent Agouazi received a red card for Niort in the 76th minute.

Lineups

Niort

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 30 A. Desmas (G)
  • 21 J. Choplin (D)
  • 3 D. Kiki (D)
  • 28 D. Bronn (D)
  • 10 L. Agouazi (M)
  • 29 R. Grange (F)
  • 19 J. Roye (M)
  • 15 A. Dembélé (M)
  • 6 S. Sambia (M)
  • 9 A. Dona N'Doh (F)
  • 8 D. Lamkel Ze (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 A. Dabasse
  • 20 Z. Grich
  • 33 Q. Bena
  • 16 S. Allagbé
  • 23 T. Lahaye

Strasbourg

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Oukidja (G)
  • 12 K. Mangane (D)
  • 23 Felipe Saad (D)
  • 22 E. Seka (D)
  • 17 A. Gonçalves (M)
  • 6 J. Grimm (M)
  • 20 L. Dos Santos (D)
  • 11 D. Liénard (M)
  • 19 S. Bahoken (F)
  • 29 K. Boutaïb (F)
  • 9 B. Guillaume (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 J. Blayac
  • 7 I. Sacko
  • 1 L. Bonnefoi
  • 18 M. N'Doye
  • 21 Y. Salmier

Timeline

  1. Niort
    10' Niort Card · Yellow Card
    Laurent Agouazi
  2. Strasbourg
    11' Strasbourg Goal · Penalty
    K. Boutaïb
  3. Niort
    35' Niort Card · Yellow Card
    J. Sambia
  4. Niort
    45'+2 Niort Goal · Normal Goal
    Ande Dona Ndoh
  5. Niort
    60' Niort Card · Yellow Card
    J. Choplin
  6. Niort
    62' Niort Goal · Normal Goal
    Ande Dona Ndoh
  7. Strasbourg
    65' Strasbourg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Guillaume · On: J. Blayac
  8. Strasbourg
    68' Strasbourg Goal · Own Goal
    D. Kiki
  9. Niort
    69' Niort subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Lamkel Zé · On: A. Dabasse
  10. Strasbourg
    75' Strasbourg Card · Yellow Card
    Felipe Saad
  11. Niort
    76' Niort Card · Yellow Card
    Laurent Agouazi
  12. Niort
    76' Niort Card · Red Card
    Laurent Agouazi
  13. Strasbourg
    83' Strasbourg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Anthony Gonçalves · On: I. Sacko
  14. Strasbourg
    85' Strasbourg Card · Yellow Card
    J. Grimm

Match Stats

Stat Niort Strasbourg
Fouls 12 14
Pass Accuracy 79% 77%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 13 15
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 412 309
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 5 4
Shots off Target 4 9
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 325 237
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Strasbourg capitalized early with K. Boutaïb's penalty in the 11th minute, giving them an early advantage.
  • ▸ The game turned on its head when Ande Dona Ndoh scored twice for Niort, first in the 45+2 minute to level the score and then in the 62nd minute to put Niort in the lead.
  • ▸ The momentum shifted again when D. Kiki scored an own goal for Strasbourg in the 68th minute, leveling the game once more.