Match report

Valenciennes 5-6 Beziers: Thrilling Ligue 2 Showdown

Valenciennes
Valenciennes
5–6
FT
Beziers
Beziers
Apr 19, 2019

Beziers produced a remarkable comeback to stun Valenciennes with a thrilling 6-5 victory in Ligue 2. Valenciennes took the lead through J. Ramaré and G. Robail, but Beziers responded with three goals, including two by Aboubakary Kanté. The match saw multiple lead changes, with Valenciennes tying the game at 4-4 before Beziers secured the win with two late goals by Kanté and a penalty, sealing the dramatic victory.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Valenciennes 5 - 6 Beziers
  • • First goal by J. Ramaré for Valenciennes in the 13th minute
  • • Aboubakary Kanté scored 3 goals for Beziers, including a penalty
  • • Valenciennes scored a penalty by F. Raspentino in the 29th minute
  • • Both teams had multiple lead changes, with Beziers securing the win late in the match

Lineups

Valenciennes

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Konaté (G)
  • 8 L. Nestor (D)
  • 23 S. Ciss (D)
  • 2 B. Aloé (D)
  • 5 J. Ramaré (M)
  • 22 T. Mauricio (M)
  • 28 L. Dos Santos (D)
  • 13 J. Masson (M)
  • 11 F. Raspentino (F)
  • 9 G. Robail (M)
  • 26 K. Cabral (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 E. Massouema
  • 17 J. Romil
  • 33 A. Linguet
  • 16 D. Perquis
  • 14 J. Cuffaut
  • 7 S. Ambri
  • 32 W. Baku

Beziers

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Magno Novaes (G)
  • 10 R. Atassi (D)
  • 20 R. Taillan (D)
  • 2 F. Rherras (D)
  • 4 M. Mostefa (M)
  • 14 B. Etou (M)
  • 6 S. Gbegnon (M)
  • 12 E. Banda (M)
  • 27 A. Ramalingom (F)
  • 5 R. Aabid (M)
  • 11 A. Kanté (M)

Substitutes

  • 29 I. Savane
  • 13 D. Bertrand
  • 33 A. Boujamaa
  • 22 A. Denkey
  • 15 A. Nouri
  • 23 A. Soukouna
  • 16 V. Viot

Timeline

  1. Valenciennes
    13' Valenciennes Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Ramaré · Assist: T. Mauricio
  2. Beziers
    14' Beziers Card · Yellow Card
    E. Banda
  3. Beziers
    18' Beziers Goal · Normal Goal
    Aboubakary Kanté
  4. Beziers
    19' Beziers Goal · Normal Goal
    Aboubakary Kanté · Assist: Brunallergene Junior Etou
  5. Valenciennes
    23' Valenciennes Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Robail
  6. Valenciennes
    29' Valenciennes Goal · Penalty
    F. Raspentino
  7. Beziers
    39' Beziers Card · Yellow Card
    Aboubakary Kanté
  8. Beziers
    57' Beziers Card · Yellow Card
    Redah Atassi
  9. Beziers
    61' Beziers Goal · Normal Goal
    Simon Gbegnon · Assist: F. Rherras
  10. Beziers
    62' Beziers Card · Yellow Card
    F. Rherras
  11. Valenciennes
    64' Valenciennes Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Masson
  12. Beziers
    67' Beziers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Rherras · On: Ibrahima Savane
  13. Valenciennes
    74' Valenciennes Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Raspentino · Assist: L. Dos Santos
  14. Beziers
    76' Beziers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Ramalingom · On: D. Bertrand
  15. Valenciennes
    79' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Raspentino · On: E. Massouema
  16. Beziers
    79' Beziers Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Taillan · Assist: Aboubakary Kanté
  17. Beziers
    80' Beziers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Redah Atassi · On: A. Boujamaa
  18. Beziers
    85' Beziers Goal · Penalty
    Aboubakary Kanté
  19. Valenciennes
    87' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ramaré · On: J. Romil
  20. Beziers
    90' Beziers Goal · Normal Goal
    Ibrahima Savane · Assist: R. Taillan

Match Stats

Stat Valenciennes Beziers
Fouls 17 15
Pass Accuracy 79% 85%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 14
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 437 437
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 9 8
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 347 372
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 9 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Beziers' early goals by Aboubakary Kanté in the 18th and 19th minutes put them in the lead, shifting momentum in their favor after Valenciennes' early start
  • ▸ The late goals by Aboubakary Kanté and a penalty in the 85th minute sealed Beziers' dramatic victory, turning the game in their favor in the final stretch