Match report

Valenciennes Defeats Grenoble 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Valenciennes
Valenciennes
1–0
FT
Grenoble
Grenoble
May 26, 2023

Valenciennes emerged victorious in their Ligue 2 fixture against Grenoble, securing a 1-0 win at their home ground. The match saw Valenciennes capitalize on a single goal scored by M. Kaba in the 57th minute, following an assist from J. Poha. Despite Grenoble's early yellow card to A. Mendy, Valenciennes managed to maintain their lead throughout the game, with both teams making multiple substitutions towards the end.

Key Facts

  • • Valenciennes defeated Grenoble 1-0 in Ligue 2
  • • M. Kaba scored the only goal at the 57th minute, assisted by J. Poha
  • • A. Mendy received a yellow card for Grenoble in the 8th minute
  • • Grenoble made multiple substitutions, including A. Ngando and B. Isola
  • • Valenciennes also made several substitutions, including Joffrey Cuffaut and Y. Haouari

Lineups

Valenciennes

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 L. Sy (G)
  • 24 A. Linguet (D)
  • 56 J. Poha (D)
  • 14 J. Cuffaut (D)
  • 51 B. Mpata Lama (D)
  • 21 M. Kaba (M)
  • 6 J. Masson (M)
  • 20 I. Hamache (M)
  • 48 Y. Haouari (M)
  • 17 A. Boutoutaou (M)
  • 77 A. Grbić (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 S. Boudraa
  • 26 M. Debuchy
  • 8 N. Diliberto
  • 11 U. Bonnet
  • 29 S. Ben Seghir
  • 5 J. Berthomier
  • 16 H. Konaté

Grenoble

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Maubleu (G)
  • 39 M. Tourraine (D)
  • 5 A. Monfray (D)
  • 21 A. Tchaptchet (D)
  • 77 A. Mendy (D)
  • 34 B. Isola (M)
  • 23 A. Ngando (M)
  • 8 J. Bénet (M)
  • 7 M. Phaëton (F)
  • 97 J. Tell (F)
  • 11 A. Sbaï (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 P. Ba
  • 80 J. Correa
  • 4 M. Perez
  • 15 J. Jeno
  • 3 B. Straalman
  • 29 G. Paquiez
  • 30 E. Salles

Timeline

  1. Grenoble
    8' Grenoble Card · Yellow Card
    A. Mendy

    Foul

  2. Valenciennes
    57' Valenciennes Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Kaba · Assist: J. Poha
  3. Grenoble
    70' Grenoble subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Phaeton · On: P. M. Ba
  4. Valenciennes
    77' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Boutoutaou · On: S. Boudraa
  5. Grenoble
    77' Grenoble subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Ngando · On: J. Correa
  6. Grenoble
    77' Grenoble subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Isola · On: M. Perez
  7. Valenciennes
    82' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Joffrey Cuffaut · On: M. Debuchy
  8. Valenciennes
    82' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Haouari · On: N. Diliberto
  9. Valenciennes
    90' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Grbic · On: U. Bonnet
  10. Valenciennes
    90' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Hamache · On: S. Ben Seghir

Match Stats

Stat Valenciennes Grenoble
Fouls 11 14
Pass Accuracy 77% 85%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 16
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 359 447
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 5 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 7
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 276 378
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 8 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card to A. Mendy for Grenoble set the stage for Valenciennes to dominate the early part of the game, allowing them to control the tempo and build momentum.
  • ▸ M. Kaba's goal in the 57th minute was crucial, giving Valenciennes the lead and providing a psychological boost that helped them maintain control for the remainder of the match.