Match report

Le Mans Defeats Guingamp 2-1 in Ligue 2 Clash

Le Mans
Le Mans
2–1
FT
Guingamp
Guingamp
Feb 28, 2020

Le Mans held off a late Guingamp comeback to secure a 2-1 victory in their Ligue 2 clash. Goals from Aboubakary Kanté put Le Mans in control, but R. Rodelin's late strike for Guingamp made for a nervy finish. The win solidifies Le Mans' position in the league.

Key Facts

  • • Aboubakary Kanté scored both goals for Le Mans in the 9th and 69th minutes, respectively.
  • • R. Rodelin netted Guingamp's lone goal in the 76th minute.
  • • Le Mans had two yellow cards in the match, with Yann Boé-Kane and J. Choplin penalized.
  • • Le Mans made three substitutions: V. Créhin for Gope-Fenepej, S. Diarra for Merdji, and Moussiti-Oko for Hafidi.
  • • Guingamp made three substitutions: Y. N'Gbakoto for E. Ba, E. Taha for Pelé, and M. Merghem for L. Carnot.

Lineups

Le Mans

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Patron (G)
  • 21 J. Choplin (D)
  • 13 F. Veseli (D)
  • 24 P. Lemonnier (D)
  • 3 E. Ebosse (D)
  • 14 Y. Boé-Kane (M)
  • 26 L. Rajot (M)
  • 19 G. Gope-Fenepej (M)
  • 23 A. Kanté (M)
  • 20 B. Moussiti-Oko (F)
  • 25 S. Diarra (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 V. Créhin
  • 17 Y. Merdji
  • 10 H. Hafidi
  • 2 A. Vardin
  • 16 Y. Thuram
  • 28 T. Dasquet
  • 8 A. Confais

Guingamp

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Caillard (G)
  • 15 J. Sorbon (D)
  • 5 L. Palun (D)
  • 28 J. Mellot (D)
  • 27 S. Niakate (D)
  • 7 E. Ba (M)
  • 22 B. Pelé (F)
  • 10 Y. M'Changama (M)
  • 11 L. Carnot (M)
  • 23 R. Rodelin (F)
  • 13 A. Gomis (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Y. N'Gbakoto
  • 33 E. Taha
  • 19 M. Merghem
  • 1 T. Guivarch
  • 20 F. Eboa Eboa
  • 29 C. Kerbrat
  • 24 G. Bussmann

Timeline

  1. Le Mans
    9' Le Mans Goal · Normal Goal
    Aboubakary Kanté · Assist: E. Ebosse
  2. Le Mans
    18' Le Mans subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Gope-Fenepej · On: V. Créhin
  3. Le Mans
    37' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    Yann Boé-Kane
  4. Le Mans
    50' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    J. Choplin
  5. Guingamp
    63' Guingamp subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Ba · On: Y. N'Gbakoto
  6. Le Mans
    69' Le Mans Goal · Normal Goal
    Aboubakary Kanté · Assist: V. Créhin
  7. Le Mans
    70' Le Mans subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Diarra · On: Y. Merdji
  8. Guingamp
    76' Guingamp Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Rodelin
  9. Guingamp
    77' Guingamp subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Pelé · On: E. Taha
  10. Le Mans
    79' Le Mans subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Moussiti-Oko · On: H. Hafidi
  11. Guingamp
    83' Guingamp subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Carnot · On: M. Merghem

Match Stats

Stat Le Mans Guingamp
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 71% 82%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 16
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 309 526
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 8 3
Shots on Target 5 4
Shots off Target 7 9
Possession 37% 63%
Accurate Passes 219 429
Shots Inside Box 14 7
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Aboubakary Kanté's early goal in the 9th minute set the tone for Le Mans, giving them an early lead and confidence.
  • ▸ R. Rodelin's goal in the 76th minute for Guingamp created a late push for an equalizer, but Le Mans managed to hold on.