Match report

Ajaccio and Niort Draw 2-2 in Ligue 2 Clash

Ajaccio
Ajaccio
2–2
FT
Niort
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

  1. Ajaccio
    16' Ajaccio Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Coutadeur
  2. Ajaccio
    54' Ajaccio Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Selemani
  3. Niort
    62' Niort subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Dembélé · On: Thibaut Vion
  4. Niort
    69' Niort subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Roye · On: A. Leautey
  5. Niort
    72' Niort Goal · Normal Goal
    Thibaut Vion · Assist: Ande Dona Ndoh
  6. Niort
    78' Niort subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Lamkel Zé · On: Pedro Henrique
  7. Niort
    80' Niort Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Choplin · Assist: A. Leautey
  8. Ajaccio
    81' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: 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