Match report

Laval Defeats Nimes 2-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Laval
Laval
2–0
FT
Nimes
Nimes
May 26, 2023

Laval stuns Nimes with a convincing 2-0 victory in their Ligue 2 encounter. Goals from S. Elisor and Z. Naidji in the first half set the tone, and Laval maintained their lead despite several yellow cards and substitutions. Nimes struggled to break through Laval's defense, ending the match with no goals.

Key Facts

  • • Laval scored first through S. Elisor at the 18th minute with an assist from J. Adéoti
  • • Z. Naidji doubled Laval's lead with a goal at the 36th minute, assisted by A. Bobichon
  • • Nimes received two yellow cards during the match, from Steve Ambri and G. Fofana
  • • Laval made several substitutions to preserve their lead, including Z. Naidji, J. Adéoti, and J. Roye

Lineups

Laval

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Sauvage (G)
  • 29 D. Sylla (D)
  • 3 M. Baudry (D)
  • 23 Yohan Tavares (D)
  • 7 B. Goncalves (D)
  • 25 E. Seidou (D)
  • 24 Z. Naidji (M)
  • 27 J. Adéoti (M)
  • 4 J. Roye (M)
  • 28 A. Bobichon (M)
  • 14 S. Elisor (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 S. Sanna
  • 5 J. Maggiotti
  • 8 K. Tapoko
  • 9 G. Durbant
  • 39 A. Gonçalves
  • 12 Y. Baldé
  • 1 M. Hautbois

Nimes

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 30 A. Nazih (G)
  • 2 K. Guessoum (D)
  • 19 N. Djiga (D)
  • 4 M. de Gevigney (D)
  • 9 Steve Ambri (D)
  • 10 N. Benezet (M)
  • 22 M. Zerkane (M)
  • 76 G. Fofana (M)
  • 11 P. Pagis (M)
  • 15 R. Saïd (F)
  • 18 M. Tchokounté (F)

Substitutes

  • 65 M. Koné
  • 24 M. Doucouré
  • 20 L. Delpech
  • 97 P. Burner
  • 1 A. Maraval

Timeline

  1. Laval
    18' Laval Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Elisor · Assist: J. Adéoti
  2. Laval
    36' Laval Goal · Normal Goal
    Z. Naidji · Assist: A. Bobichon
  3. Nimes
    40' Nimes Card · Yellow Card
    Steve Ambri

    Foul

  4. Laval
    46' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    D. Sylla

    Foul

  5. Laval
    65' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    J. Roye

    Foul

  6. Laval
    66' Laval subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Z. Naidji · On: Sam Sanna
  7. Nimes
    67' Nimes Card · Yellow Card
    G. Fofana

    Foul

  8. Laval
    77' Laval subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Adéoti · On: J. Maggiotti
  9. Laval
    77' Laval subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Roye · On: K. Tapoko
  10. Nimes
    80' Nimes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Tchokounte · On: M. Koné
  11. Nimes
    80' Nimes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Benezet · On: M. Doucouré
  12. Nimes
    86' Nimes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Fofana · On: L. Delpech
  13. Laval
    88' Laval subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Elisor · On: G. Durbant
  14. Laval
    88' Laval subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Bobichon · On: Anthony Gonçalves

Match Stats

Stat Laval Nimes
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 85% 89%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 6
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 479 584
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 5 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 407 519
Shots Inside Box 6 3
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by S. Elisor at the 18th minute gave Laval a crucial advantage, setting the pace for the match
  • ▸ Z. Naidji's goal at the 36th minute sealed Laval's control of the game, putting pressure on Nimes to fight back