Match report

Auxerre Defeats Niort 3-1 in Ligue 2 Clash

Auxerre
Auxerre
3–1
FT
Niort
Niort
Feb 28, 2020

Auxerre secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Niort in a crucial Ligue 2 encounter. The home side dominated the first half with goals from A. Ngando and E. Sylvestre, followed by an own goal from Carlens Arcus. A. Ndom's late strike sealed the win for Auxerre, showcasing their tactical prowess and resilience.

Key Facts

  • • Auxerre 3 - 1 Niort (Ligue 2)
  • • A. Ngando scored the first goal in the 44th minute
  • • E. Sylvestre added to Auxerre's lead in the 46th minute
  • • Carlens Arcus scored an own goal for Niort in the 49th minute
  • • A. Ndom secured the victory with a goal in the 78th minute
  • • F. Bellugou received a yellow card in the 30th minute
  • • Guy-Marcelin Kilama and D. Djigla received yellow cards for Niort

Lineups

Auxerre

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Michel (G)
  • 18 F. Bellugou (M)
  • 26 S. Souprayen (D)
  • 20 A. Coeff (D)
  • 3 Q. Bernard (D)
  • 2 C. Arcus (D)
  • 4 M. Barreto (M)
  • 27 A. Ngando (M)
  • 6 A. Ndom (M)
  • 15 E. Sylvestre (M)
  • 9 M. Le Bihan (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 R. Dugimont
  • 8 J. Adéoti
  • 7 D. Sorgić
  • 16 Z. Boucher
  • 13 K. Boto
  • 17 B. Youssouf
  • 19 Y. Begraoui

Niort

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 Q. Braat (G)
  • 5 M. Sans (D)
  • 3 F. Lapis (D)
  • 14 T. Vion (M)
  • 23 J. Da Costa (D)
  • 19 B. Doukansy (M)
  • 25 G. Kilama (D)
  • 10 V. Jacob (M)
  • 8 O. Kemen (M)
  • 9 I. Sissoko (F)
  • 18 G. Koyalipou (M)

Substitutes

  • 6 D. Louiserre
  • 7 D. Djigla
  • 21 Z. Koné
  • 17 L. Ameka
  • 34 S. Renel
  • 16 E. Pauchet
  • 33 D. Yongwa Ngameni

Timeline

  1. Auxerre
    30' Auxerre Card · Yellow Card
    F. Bellugou
  2. Auxerre
    44' Auxerre Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ngando · Assist: M. Barreto
  3. Auxerre
    46' Auxerre Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Sylvestre · Assist: A. Ndom
  4. Niort
    49' Niort Goal · Own Goal
    Carlens Arcus
  5. Niort
    57' Niort subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Doukansy · On: D. Louiserre
  6. Auxerre
    68' Auxerre subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Ngando · On: R. Dugimont
  7. Niort
    73' Niort subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Thibaut Vion · On: D. Djigla
  8. Niort
    75' Niort Card · Yellow Card
    Guy-Marcelin Kilama
  9. Niort
    78' Niort subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Kemen · On: Z. Koné
  10. Auxerre
    78' Auxerre Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ndom · Assist: F. Bellugou
  11. Auxerre
    84' Auxerre subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Bellugou · On: J. Adéoti
  12. Niort
    85' Niort Card · Yellow Card
    D. Djigla
  13. Auxerre
    89' Auxerre subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Sylvestre · On: D. Sorgić

Match Stats

Stat Auxerre Niort
Fouls 15 14
Pass Accuracy 81% 75%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 7
Corners 1 4
Total Passes 490 397
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 6 1
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 396 299
Shots Inside Box 11 3
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Auxerre took control of the match in the first half with quick goals from A. Ngando and E. Sylvestre, breaking Niort's resistance
  • ▸ The own goal by Carlens Arcus further demoralized Niort, allowing Auxerre to solidify their lead and control the game
  • ▸ A. Ndom's late goal in the 78th minute sealed Auxerre's victory, ensuring they maintained their composure and continued to press