Match report

Nimes Defeats Sochaux 3-1 in Ligue 2 Showdown

Nimes
Nimes
3–1
FT
Sochaux
Sochaux
Jun 2, 2023

Nimes displayed resilience and tactical acumen to defeat Sochaux 3-1 in a heated Ligue 2 clash. M. Tchokounte's brace and R. Saïd's penalty were key to the home team's victory, despite a spirited response from Sochaux led by Ibrahim Sissoko.

Key Facts

  • • Nimes scored first through M. Tchokounte in the 9th minute
  • • Ibrahim Sissoko equalized for Sochaux in the 29th minute
  • • M. Tchokounte netted his second goal in the 75th minute
  • • R. Saïd secured the win for Nimes with a penalty in the 86th minute
  • • Nimes substituted M. Paget, M. Zerkane, and R. Saïd throughout the game
  • • Sochaux introduced E. Grillot and M. Lecolier as substitutes

Lineups

Nimes

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Axel Maraval (G)
  • 35 Hamza Sbai (D)
  • 19 Nasser Djiga (D)
  • 33 Julien Megier (D)
  • 34 Marc Paget (D)
  • 76 Guessouma Fofana (M)
  • 11 Pablo Pagis (M)
  • 20 Leon Delpech (M)
  • 22 Mehdi Zerkane (M)
  • 15 Rafiki Saïd (M)
  • 18 Malik Tchokounté (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 Benoît Poulain
  • 24 Mahamadou Doucouré
  • 36 Wesley Ngakoutou Yapende
  • 30 Amjhad Nazih

Sochaux

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 Maxence Prévot (G)
  • 34 Christ Makosso (D)
  • 36 Emilien Christophe Thierry Grillot (D)
  • 19 Daylam Meddah (D)
  • 33 Nolan Galves (D)
  • 14 Rassoul Ndiaye (M)
  • 77 Franck Kanouté (M)
  • 37 Martin Lecolier (M)
  • 15 Aldo Kalulu (M)
  • 35 Alex Daho (M)
  • 9 Ibrahim Sissoko (F)

Substitutes

  • 38 Matteo Pezard
  • 5 Saad Agouzoul
  • 30 Mehdi Jeannin
  • 18 Yoël Armougom
  • 6 Roli Pereira de Sa

Timeline

  1. Nimes
    9' Nimes Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Tchokounte · Assist: Pablo Pagis
  2. Sochaux
    29' Sochaux Goal · Normal Goal
    Ibrahim Sissoko
  3. Sochaux
    39' Sochaux Card · Yellow Card
    D. Meddah

    Foul

  4. Nimes
    44' Nimes Card · Yellow Card
    G. Fofana

    Foul

  5. Nimes
    64' Nimes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Paget · On: B. Poulain
  6. Sochaux
    71' Sochaux subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Grillot · On: M. Pezard
  7. Nimes
    72' Nimes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Zerkane · On: M. Doucouré
  8. Nimes
    75' Nimes Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Tchokounte · Assist: M. Doucouré
  9. Sochaux
    80' Sochaux subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Lecolier · On: S. Agouzoul
  10. Nimes
    82' Nimes Card · Yellow Card
    Julien Megier

    Foul

  11. Sochaux
    85' Sochaux Card · Yellow Card
    N. Galves

    Foul

  12. Nimes
    86' Nimes Goal · Penalty
    R. Saïd
  13. Nimes
    87' Nimes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Saïd · On: W. Ngakoutou

Match Stats

Stat Nimes Sochaux
Fouls 16 23
Pass Accuracy 88% 87%
Offsides 0 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 15
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 552 389
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 5 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 484 337
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 0 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Nimes took the lead with M. Tchokounte's early goal, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ The game was leveled by Sochaux through Ibrahim Sissoko's timely goal, rekindling their hopes
  • ▸ Nimes regained the lead with another goal from M. Tchokounte, solidifying their control of the game
  • ▸ R. Saïd's penalty in the 86th minute sealed Nimes' victory, ensuring they maintained their momentum