Match report
Ajaccio Defeats Lorient 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash
Ajaccio
1–0
FT
Lorient
Mar 7, 2020
Ajaccio secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Lorient in a tightly contested Ligue 2 match on Saturday. The decisive goal came from C. Bayala in the 52nd minute, assisted by Qazim Laci, which proved to be the difference in a match where both teams fought for control. Ajaccio's defense held strong, keeping Lorient at bay despite their efforts to find an equalizer.
Key Facts
- • Ajaccio defeats Lorient 1-0 in Ligue 2
- • Goal: C. Bayala (52')
- • Assist: Qazim Laci
- • Substitutions: M. Saunier for T. Fontaine (11')
- • Yellow Cards: M. El Idrissy (4'), Ismaël Diallo (58')
Lineups
Ajaccio
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 B. Leroy (G)
- 21 C. Avinel (D)
- 2 G. Kalulu (D)
- 3 I. Diallo (D)
- 23 M. Huard (D)
- 6 M. Coutadeur (M)
- 10 Q. Laçi (M)
- 7 C. Bayala (M)
- 11 M. Tramoni (M)
- 19 H. Cuypers (F)
- 36 M. El Idrissy (F)
Substitutes
- 22 K. Lejeune
- 18 J. Cavalli
- 14 A. Flips
- 35 S. Obissa
- 30 F. Sollacaro
- 13 C. Loufilou
- 12 Joseph Mendes
Lorient
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 30 P. Nardi (G)
- 20 M. Saunier (D)
- 25 V. Le Goff (D)
- 15 J. Laporte (D)
- 18 F. Lemoine (M)
- 22 J. Delaplace (D)
- 6 L. Abergel (M)
- 31 E. Le Fée (M)
- 29 P. Hamel (F)
- 19 Y. Wissa (M)
- 28 A. Lauriente (M)
Substitutes
- 5 T. Fontaine
- 9 U. Bozok
- 27 J. Cabot
- 11 Y. Kitala
- 14 J. Hergault
- 40 M. Pattier
- 24 F. Wadja
Timeline
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4' Ajaccio Card · Yellow CardM. El Idrissy -
11' Lorient subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Saunier · On: T. Fontaine -
52' Ajaccio Goal · Normal GoalC. Bayala · Assist: Qazim Laci -
56' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Coutadeur · On: K. Lejeune -
58' Ajaccio Card · Yellow CardIsmaël Diallo -
66' Lorient subst · Substitution 2Off: Y. Wissa · On: U. Bozok -
74' Lorient subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Le Fee · On: J. Cabot -
80' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 2Off: H. Cuypers · On: J. Cavalli -
81' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Tramoni · On: A. Flips
Match Stats
| Stat | Ajaccio | Lorient |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 73% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 6 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 465 | 397 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Accurate Passes | 351 | 291 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 1 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ C. Bayala's goal in the 52nd minute shifted momentum in Ajaccio's favor, breaking the deadlock and giving them the lead
- ▸ Ajaccio's resilient defense and strategic substitutions helped maintain their advantage, staving off Lorient's late pushes for an equalizer