Match report

Ajaccio Defeats Lorient 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Ajaccio
Ajaccio
1–0
FT
Lorient
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

  1. Ajaccio
    4' Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    M. El Idrissy
  2. Lorient
    11' Lorient subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Saunier · On: T. Fontaine
  3. Ajaccio
    52' Ajaccio Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Bayala · Assist: Qazim Laci
  4. Ajaccio
    56' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Coutadeur · On: K. Lejeune
  5. Ajaccio
    58' Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    Ismaël Diallo
  6. Lorient
    66' Lorient subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Wissa · On: U. Bozok
  7. Lorient
    74' Lorient subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Le Fee · On: J. Cabot
  8. Ajaccio
    80' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Cuypers · On: J. Cavalli
  9. Ajaccio
    81' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: 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