Match report

Valenciennes Hold Auxerre to a Goalless Draw in Ligue 2

Valenciennes
Valenciennes
0–0
FT
Auxerre
Auxerre
May 12, 2017

Valenciennes held Auxerre to a goalless draw on a tense day in Ligue 2, as both teams battled for crucial points in the mid-table battle. Despite several chances, neither side managed to break the deadlock, leaving both sides with a point apiece.

Key Facts

  • Final score: Valenciennes 0–0 Auxerre
  • Ligue 2 fixture on 2017-05-12
  • Substitutions: Adama Ba (Auxerre) on 63', L. Obraniak (Auxerre) on 73', E. Enza-Yamissi (Valenciennes) on 74', A. Azbague (Valenciennes) on 82', L. Mothiba (Valenciennes) on 87', L. Mathis (Auxerre) on 89'

Lineups

Valenciennes

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 30 C. Merville (G)
  • 17 L. Néry (D)
  • 2 B. Aloé (D)
  • 15 M. Niakhate (D)
  • 25 E. Ntim (D)
  • 3 E. Enza-Yamissi (M)
  • 5 A. Tameze (M)
  • 7 A. Azbague
  • 6 A. Fulgini (M)
  • 12 M. N'Dao (F)
  • 14 L. Mothiba (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 S. Diarra
  • 31 G. Foulon
  • 32 S. Niakate
  • 33 J. Masson
  • 16 D. Perquis

Auxerre

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Z. Boucher (G)
  • 20 M. Tacalfred (D)
  • 2 R. Aguilar (M)
  • 35 V. Sanè (D)
  • 17 B. Traoré (D)
  • 5 L. Mathis (M)
  • 3 L. Obraniak (M)
  • 28 Birama Touré (M)
  • 10 Adama Ba (M)
  • 9 M. Yattara (F)
  • 18 G. Courtet (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 S. Kilic
  • 14 F. Fumu Tamuzo
  • 6 B. Konaté
  • 16 X. Lenogue
  • 21 R. Fournier

Timeline

  1. Auxerre
    63' Auxerre subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Adama Ba · On: Samed Kilic
  2. Auxerre
    73' Auxerre subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Obraniak · On: F. Fumu Tamuzo
  3. Valenciennes
    74' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Enza-Yamissi · On: S. Diarra
  4. Valenciennes
    82' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Azbague · On: G. Foulon
  5. Valenciennes
    87' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Mothiba · On: S. Niakate
  6. Auxerre
    89' Auxerre subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Mathis · On: Brahim Konate

Match Stats

Stat Valenciennes Auxerre
Fouls 13 14
Pass Accuracy 80% 70%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 8
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 514 342
Yellow Cards
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 3 1
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 411 240
Shots Inside Box 5 5
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • At the 63rd minute, Auxerre's Adama Ba came on as a substitute, bringing a fresh attack but still no breakthrough was achieved.
  • Valenciennes made three late substitutions, with Enza-Yamissi, Azbague, and Mothiba coming on, in an attempt to break the deadlock, but the game remained goalless.