Match report

Le Havre Defeats Estac Troyes 3-2 in Ligue 2

Le Havre
Le Havre
3–2
FT
Estac Troyes
Estac Troyes
May 15, 2021

Le Havre secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Estac Troyes in a high-stakes Ligue 2 clash. The game saw early dominance from Le Havre, with goals from Abdoullah Ba and J. Thiaré giving them a 2-0 lead before the half. Despite Estac Troyes' late fightback, Le Havre held on to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Le Havre 3–2 Estac Troyes
  • • Goals: Abdoullah Ba (25'), J. Thiaré (31', penalty), N. Alioui (69')
  • • Estac Troyes Goals: Y. Touzghar (45+1', penalty), Yoann Salmier (89')
  • • Yellow Cards: R. Raveloson (Estac Troyes, 31'), Imani Barker (Le Havre, 45')

Lineups

Le Havre

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 Y. Fofana (G)
  • 5 F. Mayembo (D)
  • 33 A. Sangante (D)
  • 35 I. Barker (D)
  • 42 M. Bachelet (D)
  • 24 M. Fofana (M)
  • 28 E. Mahmoud (M)
  • 34 A. Ba (M)
  • 37 A. Richardson (M)
  • 14 J. Thiaré (F)
  • 21 Y. Gomes (M)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Casimir
  • 41 M. Bodmer
  • 9 N. Alioui
  • 38 Y. Kechta
  • 39 A. Wam
  • 1 M. Gorgelin

Estac Troyes

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 16 S. Rénot (G)
  • 8 J. Giraudon (D)
  • 17 Y. Salmier (D)
  • 28 M. Barthelmé (M)
  • 15 R. Raveloson (D)
  • 20 Rui Pires (M)
  • 6 R. N'Guessan (M)
  • 14 D. Chambost (M)
  • 7 Y. Touzghar (F)
  • 26 D. Saint-Louis (M)
  • 39 U. Bozok (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Suk Hyun-Jun
  • 12 L. Lumeka
  • 27 B. Dominguès
  • 31 F. Krastev
  • 1 R. Bouallak
  • 13 G. Mutombo
  • 24 A. Gory

Timeline

  1. Le Havre
    25' Le Havre Goal · Normal Goal
    Abdoullah Ba · Assist: E. Mahmoud
  2. Estac Troyes
    31' Estac Troyes Card · Yellow Card
    R. Raveloson

    Foul

  3. Le Havre
    31' Le Havre Goal · Penalty
    J. Thiaré
  4. Estac Troyes
    45'+1 Estac Troyes Goal · Penalty
    Y. Touzghar
  5. Le Havre
    45' Le Havre Card · Yellow Card
    Imani Barker

    Foul

  6. Le Havre
    46' Le Havre subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Imani Barker · On: Josué Casimir
  7. Le Havre
    46' Le Havre subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Bachelet · On: M. Bodmer
  8. Estac Troyes
    51' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Touzghar · On: Hyun-Jun Suk
  9. Estac Troyes
    51' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Barthelmé · On: L. Lumeka
  10. Estac Troyes
    55' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Saint-Louis · On: B. Dominguès
  11. Estac Troyes
    56' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: U. Bozok · On: F. Krastev
  12. Estac Troyes
    61' Estac Troyes Card · Yellow Card
    Yoann Salmier

    Foul

  13. Le Havre
    68' Le Havre subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Gomes · On: N. Alioui
  14. Le Havre
    69' Le Havre Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Alioui · Assist: J. Thiaré
  15. Estac Troyes
    80' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Rénot · On: R. Bouallak
  16. Le Havre
    81' Le Havre subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Sangante · On: Y. Kechta
  17. Le Havre
    81' Le Havre subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Abdoullah Ba · On: A. Wam
  18. Estac Troyes
    89' Estac Troyes Goal · Normal Goal
    Yoann Salmier

Match Stats

Stat Le Havre Estac Troyes
Fouls 7 15
Pass Accuracy 68% 88%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 22
Corners 1 8
Total Passes 265 653
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 0 2
Shots on Target 4 15
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 29% 71%
Accurate Passes 179 575
Shots Inside Box 5 14
Saves 13 1
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Le Havre's early lead through Abdoullah Ba and J. Thiaré's penalty set the tone in the first half.
  • ▸ Estac Troyes pulled one back through Y. Touzghar's penalty, but Le Havre's third goal from N. Alioui effectively sealed the victory.
  • ▸ Despite Yoann Salmier's late goal, Estac Troyes couldn't find an equalizer as Le Havre held on for the win.