Match report

Estac Troyes Stuns Sochaux 3-2 in Ligue 2 Clash

Sochaux
Sochaux
2–3
FT
Estac Troyes
Estac Troyes
May 19, 2017

Estac Troyes overcame an early two-goal deficit to stun Sochaux 3-2 in a riveting Ligue 2 match. Stéphane Darbion led the charge for Troyes, setting up two goals and scoring one himself. Sochaux took an early lead with goals from F. Ogier and F. Tardieu, but Troyes fought back with strikes from Darbion, B. Nivet, and S. Grandsir to secure a crucial victory.

Key Facts

  • • Sochaux took an early lead through F. Ogier (23') and F. Tardieu (40')
  • • Stéphane Darbion scored and provided two assists for Estac Troyes
  • • B. Nivet (77') and S. Grandsir (88') completed the comeback for Troyes
  • • Sochaux made three substitutions: F. Honorat (56'), S. Daham (64'), and A. Teikeu (64')

Lineups

Sochaux

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 30 C. Dilo (G)
  • 12 F. Ogier (D)
  • 33 I. Konaté (D)
  • 5 M. Larbi (M)
  • 11 F. Martin (M)
  • 22 F. Tardieu (M)
  • 21 M. Ilaimaharitra (M)
  • 18 J. Ruiz (D)
  • 19 S. Daham (M)
  • 14 Y. Touzghar (F)
  • 23 F. Honorat (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 T. Robinet
  • 4 A. Teikeu
  • 31 A. Aktas
  • 16 M. Prévôt

Estac Troyes

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Samassa (G)
  • 24 J. Giraudon (D)
  • 13 C. Hérelle (D)
  • 17 J. Obiang (D)
  • 10 B. Nivet (M)
  • 18 C. Ben Saada (M)
  • 8 S. Darbion (M)
  • 19 T. Dingome (M)
  • 6 K. Azamoum (M)
  • 27 A. Confais (M)
  • 26 A. Niane (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 S. Grandsir
  • 14 Thiago Xavier
  • 15 R. Caceres
  • 1 E. Zelazny
  • 21 Mahamadou N'Diaye

Timeline

  1. Sochaux
    23' Sochaux Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Ogier · Assist: F. Martin
  2. Sochaux
    40' Sochaux Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Tardieu · Assist: Y. Touzghar
  3. Estac Troyes
    52' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Obiang · On: S. Grandsir
  4. Sochaux
    56' Sochaux subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Honorat · On: T. Robinet
  5. Estac Troyes
    60' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Ben Saada · On: Thiago Xavier
  6. Estac Troyes
    60' Estac Troyes Goal · Normal Goal
    Stéphane Darbion · Assist: T. Dingomé
  7. Sochaux
    64' Sochaux subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Daham · On: A. Teikeu
  8. Estac Troyes
    77' Estac Troyes Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Nivet · Assist: Stéphane Darbion
  9. Estac Troyes
    87' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Azamoum · On: R. Caceres
  10. Estac Troyes
    88' Estac Troyes Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Grandsir · Assist: Stéphane Darbion

Match Stats

Stat Sochaux Estac Troyes
Fouls 7 6
Pass Accuracy 81% 82%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 18
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 560 533
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 5 10
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 454 436
Shots Inside Box 2 12
Saves 7 3
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Estac Troyes' introduction of Thiago Xavier (60') and Stéphane Darbion's goal (60') ignited a comeback
  • ▸ The turning point came when B. Nivet scored to make it 2-2 (77'), setting the stage for Troyes' late victory