Match report

Valenciennes and Ajaccio Draw 0-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Valenciennes
Valenciennes
0–0
FT
Ajaccio
Ajaccio
Feb 28, 2020

Valenciennes and Ajaccio engaged in a closely fought Ligue 2 match that ended in a goalless draw. Despite several substitutions and a few yellow cards, neither team could find the breakthrough. The defensive solidity of both sides prevailed over attacking opportunities, leading to a stalemate.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Valenciennes 0 - 0 Ajaccio
  • • Valenciennes made three substitutions: M. Chergui (26'), A. Abeid (46'), L. Dos Santos (69')
  • • Ajaccio also made three substitutions: Mohamed Youssouf (77'), M. Tramoni (78'), H. Cuypers (81')
  • • Valenciennes players E. Ntim (82') and T. Chevalier (88') received yellow cards
  • • Ajaccio's K. Lejeune received a yellow card at 81'

Lineups

Valenciennes

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 40 J. Prior (G)
  • 14 J. Cuffaut (D)
  • 28 L. Dos Santos (M)
  • 5 M. Spano Rahou (D)
  • 25 E. Ntim (D)
  • 2 A. Abeid (M)
  • 13 J. Masson (M)
  • 33 N. Diliberto (M)
  • 9 T. Chevalier (F)
  • 11 M. Chergui (F)
  • 18 B. Guillaume (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 G. Hein
  • 3 L. Brassier
  • 26 K. Cabral
  • 8 M. Fedele
  • 7 S. Ambri
  • 20 M. Siby
  • 30 N. Kocik

Ajaccio

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 22 K. Lejeune
  • 14 A. Flips
  • 36 M. El Idrissy
  • 35 S. Obissa
  • 30 F. Sollacaro
  • 18 J. Cavalli
  • 13 C. Loufilou

Timeline

  1. Valenciennes
    26' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Chergui · On: G. Hein
  2. Valenciennes
    46' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Abeid · On: L. Brassier
  3. Valenciennes
    69' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Dos Santos · On: K. Cabral
  4. Ajaccio
    77' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mohamed Youssouf · On: K. Lejeune
  5. Ajaccio
    78' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Tramoni · On: A. Flips
  6. Ajaccio
    81' Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    K. Lejeune
  7. Ajaccio
    81' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Cuypers · On: M. El Idrissy
  8. Valenciennes
    82' Valenciennes Card · Yellow Card
    E. Ntim
  9. Valenciennes
    88' Valenciennes Card · Yellow Card
    T. Chevalier

Match Stats

Stat Valenciennes Ajaccio
Fouls 15 11
Pass Accuracy 73% 75%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 17
Corners 10 5
Total Passes 369 407
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 4 6
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 270 305
Shots Inside Box 11 13
Saves 6 4
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ At 26', Valenciennes introduced M. Chergui, attempting to bolster their offensive capabilities, but the move did not yield immediate results.
  • ▸ In the second half, Ajaccio's early substitutions by Mohamed Youssouf (77') and M. Tramoni (78') were aimed at rejuvenating their attack, but defensive solidity from both teams prevented any goal.