Match report

Reims Draw with Nimes in Ligue 2 Clash, 2-2

Reims
Reims
2–2
FT
Nimes
Nimes
May 11, 2018

Reims held off a strong comeback from Nimes to secure a 2-2 draw in their Ligue 2 match. The game saw an early lead for Nimes through Renaud Ripart, but Reims responded with two quick goals by R. Oudin and J. Siebatcheu. However, Nimes managed to level the score late in the game, ensuring a share of the points in the competitive Ligue 2.

Key Facts

  • • Nimes took the lead through Renaud Ripart in the 6th minute
  • • J. Siebatcheu received a yellow card for Reims in the 23rd minute
  • • Reims equalized through R. Oudin in the 58th minute
  • • J. Siebatcheu scored his goal, making it 2-1 for Reims, in the 62nd minute
  • • Nimes scored their second goal through C. Dépres in the 86th minute, securing the draw

Lineups

Reims

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Mendy (G)
  • 20 S. Bouhours (D)
  • 15 R. Métanire (D)
  • 5 Y. Abdelhamid (D)
  • 33 A. Disasi (D)
  • 10 Diego (M)
  • 21 Danilson (M)
  • 7 X. Chavalerin (M)
  • 12 P. Chavarría (F)
  • 19 T. Siebatcheu (F)
  • 18 R. Oudin (M)

Substitutes

  • 13 H. Kamara
  • 8 M. Martin
  • 17 A. Ndom
  • 1 J. Carrasso
  • 9 A. Ngamukol
  • 23 J. Jeanvier
  • 26 N. Mbemba

Nimes

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Valette (G)
  • 18 T. Valls (M)
  • 28 O. Boscagli (D)
  • 11 T. Savanier (M)
  • 23 A. Briançon (D)
  • 29 S. Alakouch (D)
  • 7 R. Alioui (F)
  • 20 R. Ripart (M)
  • 22 S. Thioub (M)
  • 10 R. Del Castillo (M)
  • 19 U. Bozok (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 C. Dépres
  • 3 L. Cadamuro
  • 4 F. Garcia
  • 14 A. Bobichon
  • 16 M. Sourzac
  • 17 P. Vlachodimos

Timeline

  1. Nimes
    6' Nimes Goal · Normal Goal
    Renaud Ripart
  2. Nimes
    13' Nimes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Alioui · On: C. Dépres
  3. Reims
    23' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    J. Siebatcheu
  4. Reims
    58' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Oudin
  5. Reims
    62' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Siebatcheu · Assist: P. Chavarría
  6. Nimes
    67' Nimes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Alakouch · On: Liassine Cadamuro
  7. Nimes
    73' Nimes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Liassine Cadamuro · On: F. Garcia
  8. Reims
    75' Reims subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Diego · On: H. Kamara
  9. Reims
    80' Reims subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Oudin · On: M. Martin
  10. Reims
    85' Reims subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Bouhours · On: A. Ndom
  11. Nimes
    86' Nimes Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Dépres · Assist: U. Bozok

Match Stats

Stat Reims Nimes
Fouls 20 2
Pass Accuracy 69% 71%
Offsides 4 5
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 14
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 334 368
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 5 6
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 230 263
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Reims' quick response with two goals in four minutes (58th and 62nd) shifted the momentum in their favor
  • ▸ Nimes' persistence paid off when C. Dépres scored a late goal, bringing the game back to parity and ensuring a hard-fought draw