Match report
Reims Defeats Valenciennes 3-1 in Ligue 2
Valenciennes
1–3
FT
Reims
May 4, 2018
Reims secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Valenciennes in Ligue 2, overcoming an early goal from G. Robail. Key figures for Reims included A. Ndom, X. Chavalerin, and P. Chavarría, who turned the game around with two second-half goals.
Key Facts
- • G. Robail scored for Valenciennes in the 3rd minute
- • A. Ndom equalized for Reims in the 15th minute
- • X. Chavalerin put Reims ahead in the 38th minute
- • P. Chavarría sealed the win with a goal in the 75th minute
- • Valenciennes made one substitution (J. Tell replaced Steve Ambri)
- • Reims made three substitutions (M. Martin, G. Kyei, R. Oudin)
Lineups
Valenciennes
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 16 D. Perquis (G)
- 21 S. Ciss (D)
- 2 B. Aloé (D)
- 25 M. Tahrat (D)
- 19 E. Dabo (D)
- 18 L. Karaboué (M)
- 22 T. Mauricio (M)
- 28 L. Dos Santos (D)
- 13 J. Masson (M)
- 9 G. Robail (M)
- 12 J. Tell (F)
Substitutes
- 20 S. Ambri
- 29 S. Privat
- 4 S. Niakate
- 7 A. Azbague
- 8 L. Nestor
- 11 S. Diarra
- 30 C. Merville
Reims
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 16 E. Mendy (G)
- 15 R. Métanire (D)
- 5 Y. Abdelhamid (D)
- 33 A. Disasi (D)
- 8 M. Martin (M)
- 7 X. Chavalerin (M)
- 13 H. Kamara (M)
- 26 N. Mbemba (M)
- 17 A. Ndom (M)
- 12 P. Chavarría (F)
- 11 G. Kyei (F)
Substitutes
- 19 T. Siebatcheu
- 10 Diego
- 18 R. Oudin
- 1 J. Carrasso
- 9 A. Ngamukol
- 20 S. Bouhours
- 21 Danilson
Timeline
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3' Valenciennes Goal · Normal GoalG. Robail · Assist: L. Karaboué -
15' Reims Goal · Normal GoalA. Ndom · Assist: N. Mbemba -
24' Reims Card · Yellow CardY. Abdelhamid -
38' Reims Goal · Normal GoalX. Chavalerin · Assist: P. Chavarría -
62' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Tell · On: Steve Ambri -
65' Reims subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Martin · On: J. Siebatcheu -
71' Reims subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Kyei · On: Diego -
75' Reims Goal · Normal GoalP. Chavarría · Assist: Romain Metanire -
83' Reims subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Chavarría · On: R. Oudin
Match Stats
| Stat | Valenciennes | Reims |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 5 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 82% |
| Offsides | 2 | 5 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 8 | 16 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 412 | 534 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 6 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 7 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Accurate Passes | 314 | 438 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 13 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Reims' equalizer by A. Ndom in the 15th minute changed the momentum, following G. Robail's early goal for Valenciennes
- ▸ X. Chavalerin's goal in the 38th minute marked the turning point, giving Reims the lead going into halftime
- ▸ P. Chavarría's goal in the 75th minute sealed Reims' victory, putting the game out of reach for Valenciennes