Match report

Valenciennes Defeats Niort 2-1 in Ligue 2 Match

Niort
Niort
1–2
FT
Valenciennes
Valenciennes
May 14, 2022

Valenciennes secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Niort in the Ligue 2 clash, with goals from Ugo Bonnet and Jonathan Kalai overcoming a strong start by Niort. Gervane Bentil had given the home side an early lead, but Valenciennes showed resilience and determination to turn the game around with two second-half strikes.

Key Facts

  • • Niort: Gervane Bentil (28')
  • • Valenciennes: Ugo Bonnet (37'), Jonathan Kalai (74')
  • • Substitutions: Valenciennes made multiple changes at halftime, including Boutoutaou and Diliberto on, while Niort replaced Mendes and Doukansy during the second half.

Lineups

Niort

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Michel (G)
  • 21 L. Vallier (M)
  • 27 B. Passi (D)
  • 29 J. Moutachy (D)
  • 5 G. Kilama (D)
  • 3 D. Yongwa (D)
  • 6 D. Louiserre (M)
  • 7 M. Zemzemi (M)
  • 15 J. Olaitan (M)
  • 10 B. Boutobba (M)
  • 8 G. Bentil (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Joseph Mendes
  • 19 B. Doukansy
  • 4 Ibrahima Sory Conté II
  • 30 Q. Braat

Valenciennes

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 30 L. Chevalier (G)
  • 14 J. Cuffaut (D)
  • 2 É. Vandenabeele (D)
  • 28 Q. Lecoeuche (M)
  • 24 A. Linguet (M)
  • 32 M. Rabuel (D)
  • 9 G. Robail (F)
  • 6 J. Masson (M)
  • 17 A. Boutoutaou (F)
  • 21 M. Kaba (M)
  • 12 U. Bonnet (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 J. Kalai
  • 18 B. Guillaume
  • 8 N. Diliberto
  • 33 A. Zinga
  • 19 A. Ouattara
  • 16 H. Konaté
  • 27 M. Picouleau

Timeline

  1. Niort
    28' Niort Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Bentil · Assist: B. Boutobba
  2. Valenciennes
    37' Valenciennes Goal · Normal Goal
    U. Bonnet
  3. Valenciennes
    60' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Boutoutaou · On: J. Kalai
  4. Valenciennes
    60' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: U. Bonnet · On: B. Guillaume
  5. Valenciennes
    60' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Masson · On: N. Diliberto
  6. Niort
    64' Niort subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Yongwa · On: J. Mendes
  7. Valenciennes
    74' Valenciennes Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kalai · Assist: Q. Lecoeuche
  8. Niort
    82' Niort subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Louiserre · On: B. Doukansy
  9. Niort
    85' Niort subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Joris Moutachy · On: Ibrahima Sory Conté
  10. Valenciennes
    87' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Robail · On: A. Zinga

Match Stats

Stat Niort Valenciennes
Fouls 9 14
Pass Accuracy 85% 81%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 9
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 386 299
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 2 4
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 330 243
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Valenciennes' equalizer by Ugo Bonnet in the 37th minute shifted the momentum of the game, giving the visitors confidence.
  • ▸ Jonathan Kalai's goal in the 74th minute proved decisive, securing Valenciennes' victory and potentially crucial points in the Ligue 2 standings.