Match report

Guingamp Defeats Caen 2-1 in Ligue 2 Clash

Guingamp
Guingamp
2–1
FT
Caen
Caen
Apr 30, 2022

Guingamp turned the tables to defeat Caen 2-1 in a thrilling Ligue 2 match, overcoming an early deficit. F. Pierrot and M. Merghem were the scorers for the hosts, while D. Diani had given Caen the lead early on.

Key Facts

  • • Guingamp secured a 2-1 victory over Caen in the Ligue 2 match.
  • • D. Diani scored the first goal for Caen at the 14th minute.
  • • F. Pierrot equalized for Guingamp at the 71st minute.
  • • M. Merghem secured the win for Guingamp at the 81st minute.
  • • Caen received three yellow cards, two of which came in the 63rd and 68th minutes.

Lineups

Guingamp

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Basilio (G)
  • 24 P. Lemonnier (D)
  • 22 S. Quemper (D)
  • 27 M. Sivis (D)
  • 7 E. Ba (M)
  • 10 Y. M'Changama (M)
  • 21 M. Merghem (M)
  • 29 J. Livolant (M)
  • 2 B. Roux (D)
  • 13 Y. Gomis (M)
  • 9 F. Pierrot (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 M. Riou
  • 6 T. Muyumba
  • 20 Y. Cathline
  • 28 M. Barthelmé
  • 15 C. Abi
  • 3 Y. Bilingi
  • 30 D. Youfeigane

Caen

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 40 S. Péan (G)
  • 13 A. Teikeu (D)
  • 25 A. Abdi (M)
  • 24 H. Vandermersch (M)
  • 22 B. Traoré (D)
  • 28 D. Diani (D)
  • 8 J. Deminguet (M)
  • 12 J. Lepenant (M)
  • 11 Y. Court (M)
  • 7 Nuno da Costa (F)
  • 19 Alexandre Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 F. Wadja
  • 9 B. Jeannot
  • 23 S. Shamal
  • 33 L. Sy
  • 3 Y. Armougom
  • 1 R. Riou
  • 17 A. Gonçalves

Timeline

  1. Caen
    14' Caen Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Diani · Assist: Y. Court
  2. Guingamp
    39' Guingamp subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Lemonnier · On: M. Riou
  3. Caen
    56' Caen Card · Yellow Card
    Hugo Vandermersch

    Foul

  4. Caen
    63' Caen Card · Yellow Card
    A. Mendy

    Foul

  5. Guingamp
    65' Guingamp subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. M'Changama · On: T. Muyumba
  6. Caen
    68' Caen Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Court

    Foul

  7. Caen
    71' Caen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Court · On: F. Wadja
  8. Guingamp
    71' Guingamp Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Pierrot · Assist: T. Muyumba
  9. Guingamp
    77' Guingamp Card · Yellow Card
    Maxime Sivis

    Foul

  10. Caen
    78' Caen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Deminguet · On: B. Jeannot
  11. Guingamp
    81' Guingamp Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Merghem
  12. Guingamp
    88' Guingamp subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Gomis · On: Y. Cathline
  13. Guingamp
    88' Guingamp subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Merghem · On: M. Barthelmé
  14. Guingamp
    89' Guingamp subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Livolant · On: C. Abi
  15. Caen
    89' Caen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Traoré · On: S. Shamal

Match Stats

Stat Guingamp Caen
Fouls 15 19
Pass Accuracy 86% 81%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 8
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 460 375
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 9 6
Shots off Target 13 1
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 395 302
Shots Inside Box 17 6
Saves 5 7
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Guingamp's equalizer by F. Pierrot in the 71st minute shifted momentum in their favor, setting the stage for their eventual victory.
  • ▸ The late goal by M. Merghem at the 81st minute sealed Guingamp's comeback and secured three vital points in Ligue 2.