Match report

Estac Troyes 1–1 Paris FC: A Thrilling Draw in Ligue 2

Estac Troyes
Estac Troyes
1–1
FT
Paris FC
Paris FC
Mar 6, 2020

Estac Troyes managed to hold off a resilient Paris FC side in a thrilling Ligue 2 encounter that ended in a 1-1 draw. Troyes took the lead through W. Tchimbembé in the 21st minute, only for Kante to level the score for Paris FC in the 39th minute. The game saw several tactical moves and late drama, including a red card for M. Kikonda of Paris FC in the 90th minute.

Key Facts

  • • W. Tchimbembé scored for Estac Troyes in the 21st minute
  • • Kante equalized for Paris FC in the 39th minute
  • • I. Cisse and C. Timite were substitutes for Paris FC
  • • D. Chambost and M. Barthelmé were substitutes for Estac Troyes
  • • M. Kikonda received a red card in the 90th minute for Paris FC

Lineups

Estac Troyes

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 30 G. Gallon (G)
  • 24 J. Giraudon (D)
  • 19 O. El Hajjam (D)
  • 17 Y. Salmier (D)
  • 23 S. Mambo (D)
  • 28 M. Barthelmé (M)
  • 10 F. Tardieu (M)
  • 6 K. N'Guessan (M)
  • 14 D. Chambost (M)
  • 9 Suk Hyun-Jun (F)
  • 12 W. Tchimbembé (M)

Substitutes

  • 26 C. Bedia
  • 13 I. Sacko
  • 3 B. Kouyate
  • 27 P. Souaré
  • 16 S. Renot
  • 8 S. Darbion
  • 4 M. Dembele

Paris FC

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 V. De Marconnay (G)
  • 2 A. Abdi (D)
  • 20 J. López Baila (F)
  • 17 S. Yohou (D)
  • 38 I. Cissé (D)
  • 19 O. Kanté (D)
  • 14 C. Mandouki (M)
  • 28 V. Koziello (M)
  • 24 C. Timite (F)
  • 27 M. Kikonda (M)
  • 9 R. Armand (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 A. Bamba
  • 36 L. Diaby
  • 33 P. Koffi
  • 23 Felipe Saad
  • 29 A. Sarr
  • 30 A. Maisonnial
  • 26 M. Mara

Timeline

  1. Estac Troyes
    21' Estac Troyes Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Tchimbembé · Assist: O. El Hajjam
  2. Paris FC
    39' Paris FC Goal · Normal Goal
    Kante · Assist: C. Mandouki
  3. Paris FC
    64' Paris FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Cisse · On: A. Bamba
  4. Paris FC
    67' Paris FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Timite · On: L. Diaby-Fadiga
  5. Estac Troyes
    72' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Chambost · On: C. Bedia
  6. Paris FC
    74' Paris FC Card · Yellow Card
    Samuel Yohou
  7. Paris FC
    76' Paris FC Card · Yellow Card
    M. Kikonda
  8. Estac Troyes
    79' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Barthelmé · On: I. Sacko
  9. Paris FC
    84' Paris FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Armand · On: P. Koffi
  10. Estac Troyes
    88' Estac Troyes Card · Yellow Card
    G. Gallon
  11. Estac Troyes
    90'+1 Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Hyun-Jun Suk · On: Boubakar Kouyaté
  12. Paris FC
    90' Paris FC Card · Yellow Card
    M. Kikonda
  13. Paris FC
    90' Paris FC Card · Red Card
    M. Kikonda

Match Stats

Stat Estac Troyes Paris FC
Fouls 11 16
Pass Accuracy 85% 78%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 11 6
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 462 414
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 393 322
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Tchimbembé's goal in the 21st minute gave Estac Troyes the lead, setting the tone for the early stages of the game
  • ▸ The introduction of I. Cisse and C. Timite for Paris FC in the second half brought fresh impetus, leading to Kante's equalizer