Match report

Chateauroux Stuns Caen 2-1 in Ligue 2 Clash

Chateauroux
Chateauroux
2–1
FT
Caen
Caen
Mar 6, 2020

Chateauroux stunned Caen with a 2-1 victory in Ligue 2, a match where early pressure from Caen was met with a tenacious response. Caen opened the scoring through M. Tchokounte, but Chateauroux hit back through R. Grange and secured the win with a late goal from C. Diarra. This result solidifies Chateauroux's position in the league and shows their resilience against a formidable opponent.

Key Facts

  • • Caen took the lead through M. Tchokounte in the 27th minute
  • • A. Raineau was given a yellow card for Chateauroux in the 36th minute
  • • R. Grange equalized for Chateauroux in the 38th minute
  • • C. Diarra secured the win for Chateauroux with a goal in the 90th minute
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions, but Chateauroux's late game strategy proved effective

Lineups

Chateauroux

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 R. Pillot (G)
  • 24 C. Alhadhur (D)
  • 3 Y. M'Bone (D)
  • 5 S. Conde (D)
  • 21 C. Operi (D)
  • 20 A. Raineau (M)
  • 15 R. Grange (F)
  • 4 R. Mulumba (M)
  • 8 V. Vanbaleghem (M)
  • 27 L. Leroy (F)
  • 14 A. Goncalves (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 I. Chouaref
  • 9 F. Diarra
  • 23 H. Hassan
  • 30 W. Bedfian
  • 10 G. Tormin
  • 12 N. Fofana
  • 17 I. Marega

Caen

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 30 R. Riou (G)
  • 28 A. Weber (D)
  • 18 J. Rivierez (D)
  • 22 A. Mbengue (D)
  • 24 H. Vandermersch (D)
  • 6 P. Oniangué (M)
  • 17 A. Gonçalves (M)
  • 8 J. Deminguet (M)
  • 19 M. Tchokounté (F)
  • 7 N. Gioacchini (M)
  • 14 C. Zady Sery (M)

Substitutes

  • 10 J. Tell
  • 23 H. Moussaki
  • 3 Y. Armougom
  • 29 J. Pi
  • 33 K. Wa Saka
  • 16 T. Callens
  • 4 E. Diaw

Timeline

  1. Caen
    27' Caen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Tchokounte · Assist: Anthony Gonçalves
  2. Chateauroux
    36' Chateauroux Card · Yellow Card
    A. Raineau
  3. Chateauroux
    38' Chateauroux Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Grange · Assist: A. Raineau
  4. Chateauroux
    65' Chateauroux subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alexis Gonçalves · On: I. Chouaref
  5. Caen
    67' Caen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Gioacchini · On: J. Tell
  6. Chateauroux
    75' Chateauroux subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Leo Leroy · On: C. Diarra
  7. Chateauroux
    83' Chateauroux subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Raineau · On: H. Hassan
  8. Caen
    83' Caen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Zady Sery · On: H. Moussaki
  9. Chateauroux
    85' Chateauroux Card · Yellow Card
    H. Hassan
  10. Caen
    86' Caen Card · Yellow Card
    H. Moussaki
  11. Chateauroux
    90' Chateauroux Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Diarra · Assist: H. Hassan

Match Stats

Stat Chateauroux Caen
Fouls 11 14
Pass Accuracy 78% 79%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 11
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 413 439
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 7 6
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 322 347
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Grange's goal in the 38th minute shifted momentum back to Chateauroux, who had been under pressure from Caen's early lead
  • ▸ C. Diarra's late goal in the 90th minute sealed the win for Chateauroux, demonstrating their strong finishing capabilities in Ligue 2