Match report

PAU Secures 3-2 Victory Over Rodez in Ligue 2 Clash

Rodez
Rodez
2–3
FT
PAU
PAU
May 26, 2023

PAU overcame a spirited Rodez challenge to secure a 3-2 victory in the Ligue 2 fixture. Early goals from Y. Begraoui and M. George, coupled with a late red card for A. Batisse, were crucial for PAU's win. Rodez fought back through R. Boissier and W. Younoussa but ultimately fell short in this competitive encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Rodez 2–3 PAU
  • • Y. Begraoui (PAU) scored twice, including a penalty
  • • R. Boissier (Rodez) scored the first goal of the match
  • • W. Younoussa (Rodez) equalized the score with a late goal
  • • A. Batisse (PAU) was sent off in injury time

Lineups

Rodez

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 16 L. Mpasi (G)
  • 14 B. Danger (D)
  • 2 É. Vandenabeele (D)
  • 15 S. Raux-Yao (D)
  • 20 M. Senaya (M)
  • 26 W. Younoussa (M)
  • 6 R. Boissier (M)
  • 8 L. Rajot (M)
  • 28 A. Abdallah (M)
  • 11 Joseph Mendes (F)
  • 12 K. Corredor (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 S. Soumano
  • 19 L. Buadés
  • 29 L. Torres
  • 21 J. Chougrani
  • 18 A. Valério
  • 23 N. Kutateladze
  • 1 S. Cibois

PAU

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Ndiaye (G)
  • 5 N. Sow (D)
  • 4 X. Kouassi (D)
  • 25 J. Ruiz (D)
  • 7 E. Koffi (M)
  • 21 S. Beusnard (M)
  • 6 S. D'Almeida (M)
  • 2 D. Abzi (M)
  • 20 H. Saivet (F)
  • 9 M. George (F)
  • 14 Y. Begraoui (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 C. Boli
  • 27 Q. Boisgard
  • 18 M. Yattara
  • 17 A. Batisse
  • 11 M. Bassouamina
  • 30 Q. Galvez-Diarra
  • 12 E. Sylvestre

Timeline

  1. Rodez
    ?' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    Sébastien Cibois

    Argument

  2. Rodez
    10' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    Lionel M'Pasi

    Foul

  3. PAU
    11' PAU Goal · Penalty
    Y. Begraoui
  4. Rodez
    19' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Boissier · Assist: L. Rajot
  5. PAU
    26' PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    M. George
  6. PAU
    29' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    D. Abzi

    Foul

  7. PAU
    41' PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Begraoui · Assist: M. George
  8. PAU
    46' PAU subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Abzi · On: C. Boli
  9. Rodez
    68' Rodez subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Rajot · On: S. Soumano
  10. PAU
    69' PAU subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Saivet · On: Q. Boisgard
  11. Rodez
    74' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Younoussa · Assist: J. Mendes
  12. PAU
    76' PAU subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. George · On: M. Yattara
  13. Rodez
    80' Rodez subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Abdallah · On: L. Torres
  14. PAU
    85' PAU subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Begraoui · On: A. Batisse
  15. PAU
    85' PAU subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Beusnard · On: M. Bassouamina
  16. Rodez
    90'+1 Rodez subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Younoussa · On: J. Chougrani
  17. PAU
    90'+3 PAU Card · Yellow Card
    C. Boli

    Argument

  18. PAU
    90'+6 PAU Card · Red Card
    A. Batisse

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Rodez PAU
Fouls 17 22
Pass Accuracy 81% 65%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 15 7
Corners 6 0
Total Passes 460 314
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 7 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 373 203
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Y. Begraoui's early penalty and goal gave PAU a strong lead, setting the tone for the game
  • ▸ R. Boissier's quick response for Rodez brought the game back to a competitive edge
  • ▸ The late red card for A. Batisse, despite Rodez equalizing, left PAU with a numerical advantage that secured their victory