Match report

Valenciennes Stuns Gazelec FC Ajaccio 4-3 in Ligue 2 Clash

Gazelec FC Ajaccio
Gazelec FC Ajaccio
3–4
FT
Valenciennes
Valenciennes
May 11, 2018

Valenciennes stunned Gazelec FC Ajaccio with a dramatic 4-3 victory in a thrilling Ligue 2 encounter. Despite falling behind early, the visitors dominated the second half, scoring four goals to secure a crucial three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Gazelec FC Ajaccio 3–4 Valenciennes
  • • First Goal: I. Touré (26') for Gazelec FC Ajaccio
  • • Key Scorers: S. Roudet, T. Mauricio, S. Privat, and G. Robail for Valenciennes
  • • Yellow Cards: Damien Perquis and G. Puel for Gazelec FC Ajaccio
  • • Substitutions: I. Touré and Y. M'Changama off, W. Jobello and J. Anziani on for Gazelec FC Ajaccio

Lineups

Gazelec FC Ajaccio

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Cassara (G)
  • 24 D. Perquis (M)
  • 5 J. Bréchet (D)
  • 2 G. Puel (D)
  • 27 T. Campanini (D)
  • 3 O. Ba
  • 10 Y. M'Changama (M)
  • 19 C. Gomis (M)
  • 8 R. Armand (F)
  • 12 I. Touré (F)
  • 14 Alexis Araujo (M)

Substitutes

  • 11 W. Jobello
  • 23 J. Anziani
  • 9 D. Veselinović
  • 7 Dylan Bahamboula
  • 30 S. Elana

Valenciennes

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 D. Perquis (G)
  • 2 B. Aloé (D)
  • 19 E. Dabo (D)
  • 4 S. Niakate (D)
  • 10 S. Roudet (M)
  • 5 J. Ramaré (M)
  • 18 L. Karaboué (M)
  • 22 T. Mauricio (M)
  • 28 L. Dos Santos (D)
  • 29 S. Privat (F)
  • 9 G. Robail (M)

Substitutes

  • 25 M. Tahrat
  • 13 J. Masson
  • 20 S. Ambri
  • 8 L. Nestor
  • 12 J. Tell
  • 21 S. Ciss
  • 30 C. Merville

Timeline

  1. Gazelec FC Ajaccio
    12' Gazelec FC Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    Damien Perquis
  2. Valenciennes
    24' Valenciennes Card · Yellow Card
    G. Robail
  3. Gazelec FC Ajaccio
    26' Gazelec FC Ajaccio Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Touré · Assist: R. Armand
  4. Valenciennes
    39' Valenciennes Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Roudet · Assist: J. Ramaré
  5. Gazelec FC Ajaccio
    45' Gazelec FC Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    G. Puel
  6. Valenciennes
    50' Valenciennes Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Mauricio · Assist: S. Privat
  7. Valenciennes
    58' Valenciennes Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Privat · Assist: S. Roudet
  8. Valenciennes
    62' Valenciennes Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Robail · Assist: L. Dos Santos
  9. Valenciennes
    69' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Ramaré · On: M. Tahrat
  10. Gazelec FC Ajaccio
    71' Gazelec FC Ajaccio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Touré · On: W. Jobello
  11. Gazelec FC Ajaccio
    71' Gazelec FC Ajaccio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. M'Changama · On: J. Anziani
  12. Gazelec FC Ajaccio
    75' Gazelec FC Ajaccio Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Armand · Assist: W. Jobello
  13. Valenciennes
    77' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Roudet · On: J. Masson
  14. Gazelec FC Ajaccio
    82' Gazelec FC Ajaccio Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Araujo · Assist: R. Armand
  15. Gazelec FC Ajaccio
    89' Gazelec FC Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    Ousseynou Ba
  16. Valenciennes
    90' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Robail · On: Steve Ambri

Match Stats

Stat Gazelec FC Ajaccio Valenciennes
Fouls 17 7
Pass Accuracy 78% 82%
Offsides 5 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 18 11
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 377 517
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 7 8
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 293 426
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 9 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Valenciennes equalized through S. Roudet in the 39th minute, setting the stage for a comeback.
  • ▸ A flurry of goals in the second half, including two quick goals by Valenciennes in the 50th and 58th minutes, turned the momentum in their favor.