Match report

Ajaccio Defeats Le Mans 2-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Ajaccio
Ajaccio
2–0
FT
Le Mans
Le Mans
Feb 21, 2020

Ajaccio stymied Le Mans, securing a 2-0 victory in their Ligue 2 encounter. The match was dominated by Ajaccio's offensive prowess, with goals from C. Bayala and M. Coutadeur ensuring the win. Le Mans struggled to respond, suffering several setbacks including yellow cards and substitutions that hampered their efforts.

Key Facts

  • • C. Bayala scored the opening goal for Ajaccio in the 41st minute
  • • M. Coutadeur netted the second goal for Ajaccio in the 66th minute
  • • Le Mans received two yellow cards, one for P. Lemonnier and another for Yann Boé-Kane
  • • Ajaccio had three substitutions: H. Cuypers, M. Tramoni, and K. Lejeune
  • • Le Mans made four substitutions: S. Diarra, G. Fofana, B. Moussiti-Oko, and Aboubakary Kanté

Lineups

Ajaccio

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Leroy (G)
  • 21 C. Avinel (D)
  • 2 G. Kalulu (D)
  • 3 I. Diallo (D)
  • 23 M. Huard (D)
  • 6 M. Coutadeur (M)
  • 10 Q. Laçi (M)
  • 7 C. Bayala (M)
  • 11 M. Tramoni (M)
  • 9 G. Courtet (F)
  • 19 H. Cuypers (F)

Substitutes

  • 36 M. El Idrissy
  • 14 A. Flips
  • 22 K. Lejeune
  • 20 M. Youssouf
  • 30 F. Sollacaro
  • 35 S. Obissa
  • 26 A. Jallow

Le Mans

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Patron (G)
  • 13 F. Veseli (D)
  • 28 T. Dasquet (D)
  • 12 T. Duponchelle (D)
  • 24 P. Lemonnier (D)
  • 14 Y. Boé-Kane (M)
  • 6 G. Fofana (M)
  • 26 L. Rajot (M)
  • 19 G. Gope-Fenepej (F)
  • 17 Y. Merdji (F)
  • 20 B. Moussiti-Oko (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 S. Diarra
  • 23 A. Kanté
  • 8 A. Confais
  • 16 Y. Thuram
  • 33 A. Gouletquer
  • 10 H. Hafidi
  • 3 E. Ebosse

Timeline

  1. Ajaccio
    41' Ajaccio Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Bayala
  2. Le Mans
    45' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    P. Lemonnier
  3. Le Mans
    59' Le Mans subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Gope-Fenepej · On: S. Diarra
  4. Le Mans
    63' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    Yann Boé-Kane
  5. Ajaccio
    66' Ajaccio Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Coutadeur · Assist: G. Courtet
  6. Ajaccio
    67' Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    M. Huard
  7. Le Mans
    68' Le Mans subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Fofana · On: Aboubakary Kanté
  8. Le Mans
    74' Le Mans subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Moussiti-Oko · On: A. Confais
  9. Ajaccio
    81' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Cuypers · On: M. El Idrissy
  10. Ajaccio
    88' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Tramoni · On: A. Flips
  11. Ajaccio
    90' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Courtet · On: K. Lejeune

Match Stats

Stat Ajaccio Le Mans
Fouls 17 14
Pass Accuracy 75% 66%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 5
Corners 3 1
Total Passes 474 353
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 4 1
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 357 233
Shots Inside Box 6 1
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Bayala in the 41st minute gave Ajaccio a crucial lead, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Le Mans's multiple yellow cards and substitutions in the second half weakened their defense, allowing Coutadeur to capitalize and seal the victory for Ajaccio