Match report

Niort Defeats RED Star FC 93 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Niort
Niort
1–0
FT
RED Star FC 93
RED Star FC 93
May 17, 2019

In a tightly contested Ligue 2 match, Niort held off the RED Star FC 93 challenge to secure a 1-0 victory. G. Koyalipou's early goal proved decisive as Niort managed to maintain their defensive solidity throughout the match, despite RED Star's efforts to equalize.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Niort 1-0 RED Star FC 93
  • • G. Koyalipou scored the only goal in the 11th minute, assisted by V. Jacob
  • • A. Diallo and O. Mfulu of RED Star FC 93 received yellow cards
  • • C. Rivieyran and T. Lebeau of Niort also received yellow cards
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams, with Niort making three and RED Star FC 93 making four

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)
  • 19 T. Lebeau (M)
  • 9 A. Dona N'Doh (F)
  • 18 V. Jacob (F)
  • 14 T. Vion (D)
  • 29 Z. Grich (M)
  • 8 G. Koyalipou (M)

Substitutes

  • 7 D. Djigla
  • 22 Q. Bena
  • 20 A. Dabasse
  • 17 L. Ameka
  • 30 E. Pauchet
  • 35 N. Bai
  • 34 B. Doukansy

RED Star FC 93

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 30 P. Charruau (G)
  • 4 X. Tomas (D)
  • 19 Formose Mendy (D)
  • 5 D. Kiki (D)
  • 3 M. Ferreira (D)
  • 24 Samba Diakité (M)
  • 13 O. MFulu (M)
  • 23 J. Faucher (F)
  • 25 O. Abdeldjelil (F)
  • 9 M. Sao (M)
  • 7 A. Diallo (M)

Substitutes

  • 17 D. Camara
  • 35 I. Camara
  • 33 S. Arab
  • 6 M. Derrien
  • 1 S. Renot
  • 21 G. Lefebvre
  • 2 H. Sy

Timeline

  1. Niort
    11' Niort Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Koyalipou · Assist: V. Jacob
  2. RED Star FC 93
    40' RED Star FC 93 Card · Yellow Card
    A. Diallo
  3. Niort
    43' Niort Card · Yellow Card
    C. Rivieyran
  4. RED Star FC 93
    57' RED Star FC 93 Card · Yellow Card
    O. Mfulu
  5. RED Star FC 93
    59' RED Star FC 93 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Faucher · On: A. Camara
  6. Niort
    63' Niort Card · Yellow Card
    T. Lebeau
  7. RED Star FC 93
    69' RED Star FC 93 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Diallo · On: I. Camara
  8. RED Star FC 93
    72' RED Star FC 93 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Sao · On: S. Arab
  9. Niort
    74' Niort subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Z. Grich · On: D. Djigla
  10. Niort
    80' Niort subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Lebeau · On: Q. Bena
  11. Niort
    83' Niort Card · Yellow Card
    V. Jacob
  12. Niort
    84' Niort subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ande Dona Ndoh · On: A. Dabasse

Match Stats

Stat Niort RED Star FC 93
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 83% 78%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 563 397
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 465 308
Shots Inside Box 4 6
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 10 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Niort's early goal by G. Koyalipou set the tone for the match, giving them a significant advantage
  • ▸ The accumulation of yellow cards on both sides, particularly for RED Star FC 93, affected their ability to mount a sustained attack