Match report

Niort Hold Off Lorient to Secure 2-2 Draw in Ligue 2 Clash

Niort
Niort
2–2
FT
Lorient
Lorient
May 6, 2019

In a pulsating match, Niort held off Lorient to secure a 2-2 draw in their Ligue 2 encounter. P. Hamel gave Lorient an early lead, only for Niort's V. Jacob and Ande Dona Ndoh to level the score. Y. Wissa's late goal for Lorient ensured the match ended in a share of the points. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards, the game remained competitive until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Niort 2–2 Lorient
  • • P. Hamel scored for Lorient in the 34th minute
  • • V. Jacob equalized for Niort in the 42nd minute
  • • Ande Dona Ndoh put Niort ahead in the 54th minute
  • • Y. Wissa scored for Lorient in the 90th minute (4th minute of added time)

Lineups

Niort

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Allagbé (G)
  • 10 M. Sans (D)
  • 2 C. Rivieyran (D)
  • 28 I. Paro (D)
  • 6 D. Louiserre (M)
  • 23 J. Da Costa (D)
  • 22 Q. Bena (M)
  • 17 L. Ameka (M)
  • 9 A. Dona N'Doh (F)
  • 18 V. Jacob (M)
  • 7 D. Djigla (M)

Substitutes

  • 8 G. Koyalipou
  • 12 A. Leautey
  • 34 B. Doukansy
  • 29 Z. Grich
  • 16 F. Maddaloni
  • 19 T. Lebeau
  • 35 N. Bai

Lorient

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Meslier (G)
  • 13 Felipe Saad (D)
  • 20 M. Saunier (D)
  • 25 V. Le Goff (D)
  • 27 J. Cabot (M)
  • 17 M. Etuin (M)
  • 10 A. Claude Maurice (M)
  • 6 S. Sarr (M)
  • 24 F. Wadja (M)
  • 9 G. Courtet (F)
  • 29 P. Hamel (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 M. Kamissoko
  • 37 J. Ponceau
  • 19 Y. Wissa
  • 38 A. Bila
  • 26 I. Sissoko
  • 36 P. Ouaneh
  • 30 D. Petković

Timeline

  1. Lorient
    27' Lorient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Saunier · On: M. Kamissoko
  2. Lorient
    34' Lorient Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Hamel · Assist: Felipe Saad
  3. Niort
    42' Niort Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Jacob
  4. Lorient
    43' Lorient Card · Yellow Card
    P. Hamel
  5. Niort
    47' Niort Card · Yellow Card
    D. Djigla
  6. Niort
    54' Niort Goal · Normal Goal
    Ande Dona Ndoh · Assist: L. Ameka
  7. Niort
    63' Niort subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Ameka · On: G. Koyalipou
  8. Lorient
    63' Lorient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Wadja · On: J. Ponceau
  9. Lorient
    69' Lorient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Courtet · On: Y. Wissa
  10. Niort
    73' Niort Card · Yellow Card
    Q. Bena
  11. Niort
    75' Niort subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Djigla · On: A. Leautey
  12. Niort
    83' Niort subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Q. Bena · On: B. Doukansy
  13. Lorient
    89' Lorient Card · Yellow Card
    Felipe Saad
  14. Lorient
    90'+4 Lorient Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Wissa
  15. Lorient
    90' Lorient Card · Yellow Card
    M. Kamissoko

Match Stats

Stat Niort Lorient
Fouls 15 10
Pass Accuracy 72% 81%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 16
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 391 513
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 5 5
Shots off Target 1 8
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 281 417
Shots Inside Box 2 7
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lorient took the lead when P. Hamel scored in the 34th minute, but Niort quickly responded with V. Jacob equalizing in the 42nd minute.
  • ▸ Ande Dona Ndoh's goal in the 54th minute put Niort ahead, only for Y. Wissa to level for Lorient in the 90th minute, securing a 2-2 draw.