Match report

Reims Defeats Niort 3-1 in Ligue 2 Clash

Reims
Reims
3–1
FT
Niort
Niort
Apr 27, 2018

Reims asserted their dominance in the Ligue 2 competition with a decisive 3-1 victory over Niort. Goals from Pablo Chavarría, Diego, and Ndom Mbemba propelled Reims to a comfortable win, while Ande Dona Ndoh scored a consolation goal for Niort. This victory solidifies Reims' position in the league and puts pressure on Niort's playoff aspirations.

Key Facts

  • • Reims scored first with Pablo Chavarría's goal at the 12th minute, assisted by Loïc Vallier
  • • Diego doubled Reims' lead with a goal at the 18th minute
  • • Niort managed to score a consolation goal through Ande Dona Ndoh at the 56th minute, assisted by A. Leautey
  • • Ndom Mbemba sealed Reims' victory with a goal at the 78th minute

Lineups

Reims

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Mendy (G)
  • 15 R. Métanire (D)
  • 23 J. Jeanvier (D)
  • 5 Y. Abdelhamid (D)
  • 24 L. Vallier
  • 10 Diego (M)
  • 21 Danilson (M)
  • 26 N. Mbemba (M)
  • 12 P. Chavarría (F)
  • 19 T. Siebatcheu (F)
  • 18 R. Oudin (M)

Substitutes

  • 17 A. Ndom
  • 4 M. Cafaro
  • 11 G. Kyei
  • 33 A. Disasi
  • 1 J. Carrasso
  • 14 G. Berthier
  • 20 S. Bouhours

Niort

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 40 A. Olliero (G)
  • 21 J. Choplin (D)
  • 5 M. Sans (D)
  • 3 Z. Diabaté (D)
  • 28 I. Paro (D)
  • 19 J. Roye (M)
  • 15 A. Dembélé (M)
  • 23 J. Da Costa (D)
  • 12 A. Leautey (M)
  • 9 A. Dona N'Doh (F)
  • 8 D. Lamkel Ze (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Y. Bourhane
  • 27 J. Brison
  • 7 D. Djigla
  • 1 A. Bouchard
  • 11 Pedro Henrique
  • 14 T. Vion
  • 26 T. Lebeau

Timeline

  1. Reims
    12' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Chavarría · Assist: L. Vallier
  2. Reims
    18' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    Diego
  3. Niort
    55' Niort subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Da Costa · On: Y. Bourhane
  4. Niort
    56' Niort Goal · Normal Goal
    Ande Dona Ndoh · Assist: A. Leautey
  5. Niort
    64' Niort subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Z. Diabaté · On: J. Brison
  6. Niort
    71' Niort subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ande Dona Ndoh · On: D. Djigla
  7. Reims
    76' Reims subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Diego · On: A. Ndom
  8. Reims
    78' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Mbemba
  9. Reims
    80' Reims subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Mbemba · On: M. Cafaro
  10. Reims
    84' Reims subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Chavarría · On: G. Kyei

Match Stats

Stat Reims Niort
Fouls 13 4
Pass Accuracy 80% 81%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 21 11
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 466 480
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 8 4
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 373 390
Shots Inside Box 16 8
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Reims quickly took control of the match with two early goals within the first 18 minutes, setting the tone for the rest of the game
  • ▸ Niort's substitution at the 55th minute with J. Da Costa replacing Y. Bourhane did not prevent Reims from scoring their third goal at the 78th minute, effectively ending any chance of a comeback