Match report

Guingamp Defeats Niort 2-0 in Ligue 2

Guingamp
Guingamp
2–0
FT
Niort
Niort
May 26, 2023

Guingamp, led by standout performer G. Courtet, defeated Niort 2-0 in a crucial Ligue 2 match. The home side's early goal set the tone for the game, while the second strike in injury time sealed their win. Niort struggled to mount a comeback despite multiple substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • Guingamp's G. Courtet scored both goals (31', 90'+4')
  • • Guingamp had a total of 5 substitutions, with L. Mbe Soh, B. Guillaume, H. Picard, T. Muyumba, and J. Livolant coming on
  • • Niort made 5 substitutions, including T. Tormin, R. Bakayoko, J. Olaïtan, S. Renel, and A. Sagna
  • • Jules Gaudin received a yellow card for Guingamp in the 86th minute

Lineups

Guingamp

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Basilio (G)
  • 27 M. Sivis (D)
  • 26 M. Riou (D)
  • 22 L. Mbe Soh (D)
  • 25 J. Gaudin (D)
  • 4 D. Louiserre (M)
  • 6 T. Muyumba (M)
  • 29 J. Livolant (M)
  • 18 G. Courtet (M)
  • 20 H. Picard (M)
  • 21 B. Guillaume (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 D. Gomis
  • 9 A. El Ouazzani
  • 10 M. Merghem
  • 12 W. Tchimbembé
  • 28 M. Barthelmé
  • 15 V. Manceau
  • 30 D. Youfeigane

Niort

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Michel (G)
  • 14 D. Durivaux (D)
  • 5 G. Kilama (D)
  • 4 I. Conté (D)
  • 21 L. Vallier (D)
  • 15 J. Olaitan (M)
  • 26 S. Benchamma (M)
  • 17 S. Renel (M)
  • 20 A. Sagna (F)
  • 22 R. Bakayoko (F)
  • 24 T. Tormin (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Y. Merdji
  • 99 G. Bentil
  • 25 C. Kaboré
  • 10 B. Boutobba
  • 12 L. Manga
  • 16 J. Louchet
  • 2 Q. Bernard

Timeline

  1. Guingamp
    28' Guingamp subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Mbe Soh · On: D. Gomis
  2. Guingamp
    31' Guingamp Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Courtet · Assist: J. Livolant
  3. Niort
    66' Niort subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Tormin · On: Y. Merdji
  4. Guingamp
    71' Guingamp subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Guillaume · On: A. El Ouazzani
  5. Guingamp
    71' Guingamp subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Picard · On: M. Merghem
  6. Niort
    74' Niort subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Bakayoko · On: G. Bentil
  7. Niort
    75' Niort subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Olaïtan · On: Charles Kabore
  8. Niort
    85' Niort subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Renel · On: B. Boutobba
  9. Niort
    85' Niort subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Sagna · On: L. Manga
  10. Guingamp
    86' Guingamp Card · Yellow Card
    Jules Gaudin

    Foul

  11. Guingamp
    90'+4 Guingamp Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Courtet · Assist: A. El Ouazzani
  12. Guingamp
    90' Guingamp subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Muyumba · On: W. Tchimbembé
  13. Guingamp
    90' Guingamp subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Livolant · On: M. Barthelmé

Match Stats

Stat Guingamp Niort
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 80% 84%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 9
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 444 468
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 354 391
Shots Inside Box 13 5
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Guingamp's early goal by G. Courtet in the 31st minute gave them a crucial lead and control of the game
  • ▸ The second goal by G. Courtet in injury time (90'+4') ensured the victory and eliminated any comeback hopes from Niort