Match report

PAU Stuns Nancy 3-2 in Ligue 2 Thriller

Nancy
Nancy
2–3
FT
PAU
PAU
May 14, 2022

PAU emerged victorious against Nancy with a thrilling 3-2 victory in their Ligue 2 clash. The visitors took the lead through S. Essende, with L. Cisse and Neil El Aynaoui providing quick responses for Nancy. However, goals from D. Gomis and A. Batisse sealed the win for PAU, securing a crucial three points in the competitive Ligue 2.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Nancy 2-3 PAU
  • • Goals: Neil El Aynaoui (4'), L. Cisse (11') for Nancy
  • • Goals: S. Essende (10'), D. Gomis (28'), A. Batisse (36') for PAU
  • • Yellow Cards: G. Haag (60') for Nancy, A. Batisse (89') for PAU
  • • Substitutions: L. Cisse (29') -> A. Francke for Nancy, D. Poha (61') -> E. Sylvestre, S. Essende (61') -> Z. Naidji for PAU

Lineups

Nancy

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Valette (G)
  • 23 S. Ciss (D)
  • 20 T. Fontaine (D)
  • 22 S. Delos (D)
  • 24 O. Akichi (M)
  • 6 G. Lefebvre (D)
  • 14 A. Bobichon (M)
  • 5 G. Haag (M)
  • 12 N. El Aynaoui (M)
  • 27 Y. N'Gbakoto (M)
  • 29 L. Cissé (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 A. Francke
  • 9 A. Jung
  • 28 S. Dewaele
  • 10 M. Thiam
  • 11 R. Latouchent
  • 19 W. Bianda
  • 16 N. Trott

PAU

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 50 S. Bajić (G)
  • 7 E. Koffi (D)
  • 17 A. Batisse (D)
  • 26 J. Evans (D)
  • 4 X. Kouassi (D)
  • 22 D. Poha (M)
  • 19 V. Lobry (F)
  • 6 Q. Daubin (M)
  • 15 F. El Melali (M)
  • 28 Cafimipon Gomis (M)
  • 29 S. Essende (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 E. Sylvestre
  • 24 Z. Naidji
  • 2 J. Khasa
  • 8 M. Dembélé
  • 5 A. Ndiaye
  • 33 H. Morales
  • 16 M. Ndiaye

Timeline

  1. Nancy
    4' Nancy Goal · Normal Goal
    Neil El Aynaoui · Assist: L. Cisse
  2. PAU
    10' PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Essende · Assist: F. El Melali
  3. Nancy
    11' Nancy Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Cisse · Assist: A. Bobichon
  4. PAU
    28' PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Gomis
  5. Nancy
    29' Nancy subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Cisse · On: A. Francke
  6. PAU
    36' PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Batisse
  7. Nancy
    60' Nancy Card · Yellow Card
    G. Haag

    Foul

  8. PAU
    61' PAU subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Poha · On: E. Sylvestre
  9. PAU
    61' PAU subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Essende · On: Z. Naidji
  10. Nancy
    63' Nancy subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Francke · On: A. Jung
  11. Nancy
    63' Nancy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Haag · On: S. Dewaele
  12. Nancy
    74' Nancy subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Akichi · On: M. Thiam
  13. PAU
    75' PAU subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. El Melali · On: J. Khasa
  14. PAU
    75' PAU subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Gomis · On: M. Dembele
  15. PAU
    75' PAU subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Lobry · On: A. Ndiaye
  16. PAU
    89' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    A. Batisse

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Nancy PAU
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy 88% 82%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 9
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 466 328
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 4 5
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 410 268
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ PAU leveled the score just 6 minutes after Nancy's opening goal, with S. Essende scoring in the 10th minute.
  • ▸ Nancy briefly regained the lead through L. Cisse in the 11th minute, but PAU responded strongly, scoring twice within 18 minutes to take control of the game.