Match report

Caen Defeats Amiens 3-1 in Ligue 2 Clash

Amiens
Amiens
1–3
FT
Caen
Caen
May 20, 2023

Caen overcame Amiens in a Ligue 2 encounter, securing a 3-1 victory that showcased their resilience and tactical edge. Despite falling behind early through I. Gomis' goal for Amiens, Caen bounced back with goals from R. Thomas, Hugo Vandermersch, and A. Mendy to cement their lead.

Key Facts

  • • I. Gomis scored for Amiens in the 13th minute, assisted by M. Lachuer.
  • • R. Thomas equalized for Caen in the 40th minute.
  • • Hugo Vandermersch put Caen ahead in the 60th minute, assisted by Y. Court.
  • • A. Mendy sealed the victory for Caen with a goal in the 70th minute, assisted by A. Abdi.
  • • I. Gomis and R. Thomas were both shown yellow cards during the match.

Lineups

Amiens

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Gurtner (G)
  • 5 F. Mendy (D)
  • 4 N. Opoku (D)
  • 2 M. Fofana (D)
  • 3 S. Ring (D)
  • 17 I. Gomis (M)
  • 24 J. Gélin (M)
  • 20 M. Lachuer (M)
  • 6 Mamadou Fofana II (M)
  • 21 J. Antiste (M)
  • 46 G. Ilenikhena (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 P. Cissé
  • 7 A. Léautey
  • 25 O. Gene
  • 47 M. Touho
  • 16 P. Charruau
  • 10 A. Chibozo
  • 23 A. Barry

Caen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Mandréa (G)
  • 24 H. Vandermersch (D)
  • 91 E. Ntim (D)
  • 29 R. Thomas (D)
  • 2 A. Abdi (D)
  • 6 Q. Daubin (M)
  • 14 A. Salétros (M)
  • 17 G. Kyeremeh (M)
  • 21 B. Brahimi (M)
  • 11 Y. Court (M)
  • 19 Alexandre Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 C. Zady Sery
  • 13 M. Sylla
  • 20 N. Lebreton
  • 99 S. Essende
  • 23 J. Obiang
  • 16 Y. Clementia
  • 77 N. Bassette

Timeline

  1. Amiens
    13' Amiens Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Gomis · Assist: M. Lachuer
  2. Caen
    40' Caen Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Thomas
  3. Caen
    57' Caen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Kyeremeh · On: C. Zady Sery
  4. Caen
    60' Caen Goal · Normal Goal
    Hugo Vandermersch · Assist: Y. Court
  5. Amiens
    64' Amiens subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Lachuer · On: Papiss Demba Cissé
  6. Amiens
    64' Amiens subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Antiste · On: A. Leautey
  7. Caen
    66' Caen Card · Yellow Card
    R. Thomas

    Foul

  8. Caen
    70' Caen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Mendy · Assist: A. Abdi
  9. Caen
    74' Caen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Court · On: M. Sylla
  10. Amiens
    79' Amiens Card · Yellow Card
    I. Gomis

    Foul

  11. Amiens
    81' Amiens subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Ring · On: O. Gene
  12. Amiens
    81' Amiens subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Ilenikhena · On: M. Touho
  13. Caen
    83' Caen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Salétros · On: N. Lebreton
  14. Caen
    83' Caen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Mendy · On: S. Essende
  15. Caen
    83' Caen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Hugo Vandermersch · On: J. Obiang

Match Stats

Stat Amiens Caen
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 81% 81%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 14
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 456 437
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 4 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 371 353
Shots Inside Box 7 13
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Caen's equalizer by R. Thomas in the 40th minute shifted momentum, setting the stage for their comeback.
  • ▸ The introduction of Hugo Vandermersch and A. Mendy contributed significantly to Caen's dominance, leading to two crucial goals in the second half.