Match report

Ajaccio Defeats Beziers 2-1 in Ligue 2 Clash

Ajaccio
Ajaccio
2–1
FT
Beziers
Beziers
Jan 11, 2019

Ajaccio held off a determined Beziers side to secure a 2-1 victory in their Ligue 2 encounter, thanks to two crucial goals by M. Coutadeur. Beziers started strong but found themselves down to ten men early in the match after Yan Marillat received a red card. Despite the setback, they managed to level the score with a goal from K. Denkey. Ajaccio's superior numbers and tactical adjustments ultimately proved decisive, securing their second goal and the three points.

Key Facts

  • • Ajaccio 2–1 Beziers
  • • Yan Marillat (Beziers) received a red card in the 7th minute
  • • M. Coutadeur (Ajaccio) scored two goals
  • • K. Denkey (Beziers) scored a consolation goal
  • • Ajaccio had three yellow cards during the match

Lineups

Ajaccio

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Leroy (G)
  • 24 J. Choplin (D)
  • 21 C. Avinel (D)
  • 15 J. Hergault (D)
  • 17 M. Cabit (D)
  • 6 M. Coutadeur (M)
  • 22 K. Lejeune (D)
  • 20 M. Youssouf (M)
  • 13 Y. Boé-Kane (M)
  • 10 Q. Laçi (M)
  • 26 G. Gimbert (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Tramoni
  • 14 N. Sawai
  • 2 C. Michelin
  • 9 J. Mendes
  • 4 A. Dembélé
  • 34 F. Tomi
  • 30 F. Sollacaro

Beziers

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 40 Y. Marillat (G)
  • 19 O. Sidibé (D)
  • 10 R. Atassi (D)
  • 20 R. Taillan (D)
  • 2 F. Rherras (D)
  • 4 M. Mostefa (M)
  • 15 A. Nouri (M)
  • 6 S. Gbegnon (M)
  • 22 A. Denkey (F)
  • 11 A. Kanté (M)
  • 21 S. Beusnard (M)

Substitutes

  • 16 V. Viot
  • 9 A. Rabillard
  • 29 I. Savane
  • 8 M. Diakota
  • 18 M. Bokoum
  • 34 J. Boyer
  • 14 B. Etou

Timeline

  1. Beziers
    7' Beziers Card · Red Card
    Yan Marillat
  2. Beziers
    9' Beziers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Beusnard · On: V. Viot
  3. Ajaccio
    11' Ajaccio Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Coutadeur
  4. Beziers
    26' Beziers Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Denkey · Assist: A. Nouri
  5. Ajaccio
    39' Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    Qazim Laci
  6. Ajaccio
    53' Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    Cedric Avinel
  7. Ajaccio
    55' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mohamed Youssouf · On: M. Tramoni
  8. Ajaccio
    59' Ajaccio Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Coutadeur · Assist: M. Tramoni
  9. Beziers
    64' Beziers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Taillan · On: A. Rabillard
  10. Ajaccio
    75' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Qazim Laci · On: N. Sawai
  11. Beziers
    82' Beziers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Rherras · On: Ibrahima Savane
  12. Ajaccio
    83' Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    K. Lejeune
  13. Ajaccio
    86' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Lejeune · On: C. Michelin

Match Stats

Stat Ajaccio Beziers
Fouls 15 11
Pass Accuracy 85% 70%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 10 7
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 519 314
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 8 2
Shots off Target 1 3
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 441 220
Shots Inside Box 6 3
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Yan Marillat's early red card for Beziers shifted the momentum in Ajaccio's favor, allowing them to dominate possession and create multiple scoring opportunities.
  • ▸ M. Coutadeur's second goal in the 59th minute sealed Ajaccio's victory, despite Beziers' best efforts to equalize again.