Match report

Bordeaux Defeats Valenciennes 3-1 in Ligue 2 Clash

Bordeaux
Bordeaux
3–1
FT
Valenciennes
Valenciennes
Jan 23, 2024

Bordeaux demonstrated strong offensive prowess as they defeated visiting Valenciennes by three goals to one. Early yellow cards marred the game, but it was Éric Biumla and Pablo Diaz who scored crucial first-half goals for Bordeaux. Despite A. Boutoutaou's goal for Valenciennes, Zoran Vipotnik sealed the victory with a late third goal.

Key Facts

  • • Éric Biumla (57') and Pablo Diaz (65') scored first-half goals for Bordeaux.
  • • A. Boutoutaou (80') reduced the deficit for Valenciennes with a crucial goal.
  • • Zoran Vipotnik (86') secured Bordeaux's victory with their third goal.
  • • G. Weissbeck and J. Livolant received yellow cards for Bordeaux, while Manga Foe Ondoa was cautioned for Valenciennes.

Lineups

Bordeaux

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Johnsson (G)
  • 14 V. N'Simba (D)
  • 18 E. Biumla (D)
  • 5 Y. Barbet (D)
  • 19 J. Ekomié (D)
  • 20 Pedro Díaz (M)
  • 8 I. Sissokho (M)
  • 10 G. Weissbeck (M)
  • 7 J. Livolant (F)
  • 17 A. Elis (F)
  • 30 Z. Davitashvili (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 C. Michelin
  • 9 Z. Vipotnik
  • 72 Y. Cassubie
  • 33 J. Vetro
  • 11 A. Pitu
  • 24 J. Marcelin
  • 13 R. Strączek

Valenciennes

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 30 L. Diabaté (G)
  • 24 A. Linguet (D)
  • 5 J. Poha (D)
  • 14 J. Cuffaut (D)
  • 3 S. Basse (D)
  • 20 I. Hamache (M)
  • 59 M. Ondoa (M)
  • 6 J. Masson (M)
  • 96 Flamarion (M)
  • 90 M. Oyewusi (F)
  • 34 M. Lilepo (F)

Substitutes

  • 93 A. Knockaert
  • 17 A. Boutoutaou
  • 44 J. Sanda
  • 18 A. Jung
  • 15 L. Woudenberg
  • 47 T. Diagouraga
  • 40 I. de Clemente

Timeline

  1. Bordeaux
    45'+1 Bordeaux Card · Yellow Card
    G. Weissbeck

    Foul

  2. Valenciennes
    46' Valenciennes Card · Yellow Card
    Manga Foe Ondoa

    Foul

  3. Bordeaux
    52' Bordeaux Card · Yellow Card
    J. Livolant

    Foul

  4. Bordeaux
    57' Bordeaux Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Biumla · Assist: P. Diaz
  5. Bordeaux
    58' Bordeaux subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Ekomie · On: C. Michelin
  6. Valenciennes
    59' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Flamarion · On: Anthony Knockaert
  7. Valenciennes
    59' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Hamache · On: A. Boutoutaou
  8. Bordeaux
    65' Bordeaux Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Diaz
  9. Bordeaux
    72' Bordeaux subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Elis · On: Z. Vipotnik
  10. Bordeaux
    72' Bordeaux subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Issouf Sissokho · On: Yohan Cassubie
  11. Valenciennes
    75' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Allan Linguet · On: J. Kayi Sanda
  12. Valenciennes
    75' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Oyewusi · On: A. Jung
  13. Bordeaux
    79' Bordeaux subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Diaz · On: J. Vetro
  14. Bordeaux
    79' Bordeaux subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Livolant · On: A. Pitu
  15. Valenciennes
    80' Valenciennes Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Boutoutaou · Assist: A. Jung
  16. Valenciennes
    83' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Basse · On: Lucas Woudenberg
  17. Bordeaux
    86' Bordeaux Goal · Normal Goal
    Z. Vipotnik · Assist: J. Vetro

Match Stats

Stat Bordeaux Valenciennes
Fouls 14 23
Pass Accuracy 85% 73%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 13
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 459 280
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 10 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 389 203
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 11 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Éric Biumla's early goal in the 57th minute provided an initial boost to Bordeaux’s momentum.
  • ▸ Pablo Diaz extended Bordeaux's lead with a goal just eight minutes later, solidifying their dominance in Ligue 2.