Match report

Grenoble Defeats Rodez 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Grenoble
Grenoble
1–0
FT
Rodez
Rodez
May 15, 2021

Grenoble held off a spirited challenge from Rodez to secure a 1-0 victory in the Ligue 2 match, thanks to a penalty by J. Benet in the 77th minute. The game was characterized by several substitutions and a total of three yellow cards, with both teams showing determination and tactical flexibility.

Key Facts

  • • Grenoble won 1-0 against Rodez in Ligue 2.
  • • J. Benet scored the only goal from a penalty at 77'.
  • • Jordy Gaspar received a yellow card for Grenoble at 11'.
  • • Y. Roche and L. Poujol received yellow cards for Rodez at 38' and 56' respectively.
  • • Grenoble made four substitutions: Anani, Ravet, Michel, and Mombris came on for Djitte, Semedo, Belmonte, and Gaspar.

Lineups

Grenoble

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Maubleu (G)
  • 14 L. Nestor (D)
  • 5 A. Monfray (D)
  • 12 J. Gaspar (D)
  • 29 A. Abdallah (D)
  • 8 A. Belmonte (M)
  • 21 J. Bénet (M)
  • 6 C. Pickel (M)
  • 19 M. Diallo (M)
  • 7 Willy Semedo (M)
  • 2 M. Djitté (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Anani
  • 22 Y. Ravet
  • 10 F. Michel
  • 23 J. Mombris
  • 28 J. Sylvestre-Brac
  • 9 D. Henen
  • 30 E. Salles

Rodez

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 30 T. Secchi (G)
  • 23 J. Obiang (D)
  • 5 Y. Roche (D)
  • 17 N. Dieng (M)
  • 19 A. Peyrelade (M)
  • 29 G. Coelho (M)
  • 14 L. Poujol (D)
  • 8 P. Ruffaut (M)
  • 18 J. Leborgne (M)
  • 9 M. Dembélé (F)
  • 26 A. Ouhafsa (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 P. Bardy
  • 25 J. Ponceau
  • 11 U. Bonnet
  • 6 R. Boissier
  • 7 N. Ouammou
  • 2 J. Celestine

Timeline

  1. Grenoble
    11' Grenoble Card · Yellow Card
    Jordy Gaspar

    Foul

  2. Rodez
    38' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Roche

    Foul

  3. Rodez
    46' Rodez subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Roche · On: Pierre Bardy
  4. Rodez
    56' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    L. Poujol

    Foul

  5. Rodez
    66' Rodez subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Ruffaut · On: J. Ponceau
  6. Rodez
    66' Rodez subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ouhafsa · On: U. Bonnet
  7. Grenoble
    68' Grenoble subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Djitte · On: A. Anani
  8. Grenoble
    68' Grenoble subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Semedo · On: Y. Ravet
  9. Rodez
    76' Rodez subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Poujol · On: R. Boissier
  10. Grenoble
    77' Grenoble Goal · Penalty
    J. Benet
  11. Grenoble
    82' Grenoble subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Belmonte · On: F. Michel
  12. Grenoble
    82' Grenoble subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jordy Gaspar · On: J. Mombris
  13. Rodez
    85' Rodez subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Coelho · On: N. Ouammou
  14. Grenoble
    87' Grenoble subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Diallo · On: J. Sylvestre-Brac

Match Stats

Stat Grenoble Rodez
Fouls 11 15
Pass Accuracy 88% 77%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 6
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 557 317
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 5 1
Shots off Target 11 5
Possession 64% 36%
Accurate Passes 492 243
Shots Inside Box 14 3
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game's momentum shifted in Grenoble's favor when J. Benet converted a penalty in the 77th minute, giving Grenoble a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Rodez faced a setback with the accumulation of yellow cards and several substitutions, which disrupted their playing rhythm.