Match report

Auxerre Holds Off Valenciennes 1-1 in Ligue 2 Clash

Auxerre
Auxerre
1–1
FT
Valenciennes
Valenciennes
May 17, 2019

Auxerre managed to hold off a determined Valenciennes side, securing a 1-1 draw in their Ligue 2 match. R. Dugimont opened the scoring for Auxerre in the 4th minute with an assist from D. Mancini, but Valenciennes fought back to level the score through an own goal by L. Goujon in the 52nd minute. Despite multiple substitutions and yellow cards, the game remained evenly contested, ending in a fair split of points.

Key Facts

  • • Auxerre scored first through R. Dugimont in the 4th minute
  • • Valenciennes equalized with an own goal by L. Goujon at 52'
  • • J. Ramaré received a yellow card for Valenciennes in the 35th minute
  • • R. Dugimont also received a yellow card for Auxerre in the 36th minute
  • • Valenciennes made three substitutions: F. Raspentino, B. Aloé, and G. Arib came on

Lineups

Auxerre

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Michel (G)
  • 20 M. Tacalfred (D)
  • 26 S. Souprayen (D)
  • 13 K. Boto (D)
  • 4 M. Barreto (M)
  • 12 Birama Touré (M)
  • 10 R. Philippoteaux (M)
  • 15 L. Goujon (D)
  • 31 L. Fomba (M)
  • 7 D. Mancini (M)
  • 29 R. Dugimont (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Féret
  • 28 N. Bizet
  • 30 S. Laiton
  • 2 C. Arcus
  • 9 Y. Merdji
  • 18 F. Bellugou
  • 8 J. Adéoti

Valenciennes

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 D. Perquis (G)
  • 8 L. Nestor (D)
  • 14 J. Cuffaut (D)
  • 23 S. Ciss (D)
  • 2 B. Aloé (D)
  • 5 J. Ramaré (M)
  • 13 J. Masson (M)
  • 11 F. Raspentino (M)
  • 9 G. Robail (M)
  • 15 N. Julan (F)
  • 26 K. Cabral (M)

Substitutes

  • 17 J. Romil
  • 28 L. Dos Santos
  • 32 G. Arib
  • 18 Lucas Ribeiro
  • 1 H. Konaté
  • 34 M. Siby
  • 33 A. Linguet

Timeline

  1. Auxerre
    4' Auxerre Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Dugimont · Assist: D. Mancini
  2. Valenciennes
    35' Valenciennes Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ramaré
  3. Auxerre
    36' Auxerre Card · Yellow Card
    R. Dugimont
  4. Valenciennes
    52' Valenciennes Goal · Own Goal
    L. Goujon
  5. Auxerre
    70' Auxerre subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Barreto · On: J. Féret
  6. Valenciennes
    75' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Raspentino · On: J. Romil
  7. Valenciennes
    78' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Aloé · On: L. Dos Santos
  8. Valenciennes
    84' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Ramaré · On: G. Arib

Match Stats

Stat Auxerre Valenciennes
Fouls 14 11
Pass Accuracy 77% 79%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 7
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 395 451
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 3 2
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 305 355
Shots Inside Box 5 2
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by R. Dugimont gave Auxerre a strong start and early advantage, but Valenciennes responded by equalizing with an own goal
  • ▸ Valenciennes' substitutions in the second half showed their intent to press for a win, but Auxerre's defense held firm to secure the draw