Match report
Ajaccio and Niort Draw 2-2 in Ligue 2 Clash
Ajaccio
2–2
FT
Niort
May 11, 2018
Ajaccio and Niort played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Ligue 2 encounter, showcasing fierce competition and impressive goal-scoring efforts from both sides. Early goals by Ajaccio's M. Coutadeur and F. Selemani put them in the lead, but Niort's resilience was evident as they fought back through Thibaut Vion and J. Choplin, ensuring a dramatic finish to the match.
Key Facts
- • Ajaccio's M. Coutadeur scored first at 16 minutes
- • F. Selemani extended Ajaccio's lead at 54 minutes
- • Niort's Thibaut Vion scored at 72 minutes
- • J. Choplin equalized for Niort at 80 minutes
- • Three substitutions made by both teams in the latter stages
Lineups
Ajaccio
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 16 J. Leca (G)
- 21 C. Avinel (D)
- 4 J. Sainati (D)
- 15 J. Hergault (D)
- 10 F. Selemani (M)
- 6 M. Coutadeur (M)
- 22 K. Lejeune (D)
- 18 J. Cavalli (M)
- 7 R. Nouri (M)
- 13 Y. Boé-Kane (M)
- 26 G. Gimbert (F)
Substitutes
- 14 Q. Laçi
- 28 M. Maâzou
- 19 T. Vialla
- 12 A. Keita
- 1 R. Mandanda
- 8 M. Camara
- 27 A. Marin
Niort
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 30 A. Desmas (G)
- 21 J. Choplin (D)
- 5 M. Sans (D)
- 2 C. Rivieyran (D)
- 19 J. Roye (M)
- 15 A. Dembélé (M)
- 23 J. Da Costa (D)
- 26 T. Lebeau (M)
- 24 Y. Bourhane (M)
- 9 A. Dona N'Doh (F)
- 8 D. Lamkel Ze (F)
Substitutes
- 14 T. Vion
- 12 A. Leautey
- 11 Pedro Henrique
- 7 D. Djigla
- 22 Q. Bena
- 25 B. Diakité
- 40 A. Olliero
Timeline
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16' Ajaccio Goal · Normal GoalM. Coutadeur -
54' Ajaccio Goal · Normal GoalF. Selemani -
62' Niort subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Dembélé · On: Thibaut Vion -
69' Niort subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Roye · On: A. Leautey -
72' Niort Goal · Normal GoalThibaut Vion · Assist: Ande Dona Ndoh -
78' Niort subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Lamkel Zé · On: Pedro Henrique -
80' Niort Goal · Normal GoalJ. Choplin · Assist: A. Leautey -
81' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Gimbert · On: T. Vialla
Match Stats
| Stat | Ajaccio | Niort |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 83% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 9 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 433 | 539 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 6 |
| Possession | 44% | 56% |
| Accurate Passes | 334 | 446 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Ajaccio's early double by Coutadeur and Selemani set the tone for a dominant first half
- ▸ Niort's two quick goals by Vion and Choplin turned the match around, demonstrating their fighting spirit