Match report

Niort Defeats Villefranche 2-0 in Ligue 2

Niort
Niort
2–0
FT
Villefranche
Villefranche
May 22, 2021

Niort secured a vital victory over Villefranche, winning 2-0 in Ligue 2. The home team capitalized on their opportunities in the second half with goals from T. Lebeau and O. Kemen. Villefranche struggled to impose themselves, and Niort's strong defense and clinical finishing were key to their success. This win puts Niort in a stronger position in the competition standings.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Niort 2-0 Villefranche
  • • Goals: T. Lebeau (78'), O. Kemen (81')
  • • Yellow Cards: Niort (B. Passi, D. Yongwa, Joris Moutachy), Villefranche (J. Bouet)
  • • Substitutions: Niort (Joris Moutachy, S. Renel, L. Ameka), Villefranche (A. Garita)

Lineups

Niort

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 30 Quentin Braat (G)
  • 26 Brahim Konate (D)
  • 27 Bryan Passi (D)
  • 5 Guy-Marcelin Kilama (D)
  • 3 Darline Zidane Yongwa Ngameni (D)
  • 23 Tom Lebeau (M)
  • 6 Dylan Louiserre (M)
  • 24 Yacine Bourhane (M)
  • 8 Olivier Kemen (M)
  • 10 Valentin Jacob (F)
  • 11 Pape Ibnou Ba (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Yanis Maronne
  • 15 Ibrahima Sory Conté
  • 38 Bradley Matufueni Mbondo
  • 29 Joris Moutachy
  • 17 Louis Ameka Autchanga
  • 19 Brahima Doukansy
  • 34 Samuel Renel

Villefranche

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Jean-Christophe Bouet (G)
  • 25 Alexandre Lauray (D)
  • 22 Axel Dauchy (D)
  • 29 Nicolas Flegeau (D)
  • 5 Remi Bonenfant (M)
  • 10 Maxime Blanc (M)
  • 20 Remy Sergio (M)
  • 13 Timothee Taufflieb (M)
  • 7 Romain Fleurier (M)
  • 17 Adrian Dabasse (F)
  • 21 Désiré Ségbé Azankpo (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Lucas Caruso
  • 12 Adrien Pagerie
  • 19 Frédéric Injaï
  • 8 Maxime Jasse
  • 14 Arnold Garita
  • 9 Mohamed Guilavogui
  • 24 Romain Antunes

Timeline

  1. Villefranche
    37' Villefranche Card · Yellow Card
    J. Bouet
  2. Niort
    49' Niort Card · Yellow Card
    B. Passi
  3. Niort
    57' Niort subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joris Moutachy · On: Brahim Konate
  4. Villefranche
    63' Villefranche subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Garita · On: A. Dabasse
  5. Niort
    63' Niort Card · Yellow Card
    D. Yongwa
  6. Niort
    66' Niort Card · Yellow Card
    Joris Moutachy
  7. Niort
    69' Niort subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Renel · On: Y. Bourhane
  8. Niort
    78' Niort Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Lebeau
  9. Niort
    80' Niort subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Ameka · On: T. Lebeau
  10. Niort
    81' Niort Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Kemen

Match Stats

Stat Niort Villefranche
Fouls 7 16
Pass Accuracy 83% 70%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 12
Corners 8 9
Total Passes 516 308
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 7 1
Shots off Target 8 7
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 429 216
Shots Inside Box 8 10
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 10 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game turned in favor of Niort with T. Lebeau's goal in the 78th minute, breaking the deadlock and boosting the team's confidence.
  • ▸ O. Kemen's quick follow-up goal just a minute later sealed the victory for Niort, leaving Villefranche with no time to respond.