Match report

Sochaux Defeats Grenoble 3-1 in Ligue 2 Showdown

Sochaux
Sochaux
3–1
FT
Grenoble
Grenoble
May 17, 2019

Sochaux held off a resilient Grenoble side to secure a 3-1 victory in their Ligue 2 match. Olivier Verdon put Sochaux ahead early, but R. Grange equalized for Grenoble. However, goals from C. Bayala and F. Etoundi ensured Sochaux maintained their lead and control over the game.

Key Facts

  • • Sochaux vs Grenoble: Final score 3-1
  • • Olivier Verdon opened the scoring at the 10th minute
  • • R. Grange equalized for Grenoble at the 51st minute
  • • C. Bayala and F. Etoundi scored the other goals for Sochaux
  • • Y. Mollo provided an assist to Olivier Verdon

Lineups

Sochaux

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Prévôt (G)
  • 24 Rafa Navarro (D)
  • 23 J. Pendant (D)
  • 35 B. Moltenis (D)
  • 20 C. Bayala (M)
  • 18 J. Ruiz (M)
  • 5 O. Verdon (D)
  • 17 E. Owusu (M)
  • 7 Y. Mollo (M)
  • 27 A. Sané (F)
  • 10 Anderson Cruz

Substitutes

  • 11 H. Sakhi
  • 6 J. Fuchs
  • 28 F. Etoundi
  • 30 L. Ati-Zigi
  • 8 Y. Kaabouni
  • 4 M. Sissoko
  • 3 C. Rocchia

Grenoble

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 16 P. Camara (G)
  • 23 J. Mombris (D)
  • 5 S. Bengriba
  • 13 H. Abou Demba
  • 17 M. Spano (D)
  • 20 R. Grange (M)
  • 10 Y. M'Changama (M)
  • 24 I. Coulibaly
  • 22 A. Elogo (M)
  • 19 Y. Pambou (M)
  • 27 M. Chergui (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 P. Gibaud
  • 30 E. Salles
  • 9 N. Belvito
  • 15 F. Boyer
  • 18 J. Jighauri
  • 26 Y. Brun

Timeline

  1. Sochaux
    10' Sochaux Goal · Normal Goal
    Olivier Verdon · Assist: Y. Mollo
  2. Grenoble
    51' Grenoble Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Grange
  3. Sochaux
    64' Sochaux subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Sané · On: F. Etoundi
  4. Grenoble
    66' Grenoble subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Elogo · On: N. Belvito
  5. Grenoble
    66' Grenoble subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Pambou · On: J. Jighauri
  6. Sochaux
    68' Sochaux Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Bayala
  7. Sochaux
    71' Sochaux subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Mollo · On: J. Fuchs
  8. Grenoble
    73' Grenoble subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Spano · On: Fabien Boyer
  9. Sochaux
    83' Sochaux Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Etoundi
  10. Sochaux
    89' Sochaux subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Ruiz · On: M. Sissoko

Match Stats

Stat Sochaux Grenoble
Fouls 10 8
Pass Accuracy 76% 83%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 5
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 359 559
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 6 3
Shots off Target 4 1
Possession 39% 61%
Accurate Passes 272 464
Shots Inside Box 9 1
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sochaux took the lead through Olivier Verdon's early goal, setting a strong tone for the match
  • ▸ C. Bayala's goal at the 68th minute restored Sochaux's lead after Grenoble's equalizer, shifting momentum back in their favor
  • ▸ F. Etoundi's final goal at the 83rd minute sealed Sochaux's victory, solidifying their position in Ligue 2