Match report

Caen Defeats Laval 1-0 in Critical Ligue 2 Clash

Caen
Caen
1–0
FT
Laval
Laval
May 3, 2024

Caen held off strong resistance from Laval to secure a crucial victory on May 3rd. Despite being under pressure throughout much of the match, Caen's resilience paid off as Bilal Brahimi scored the only goal in the 86th minute, leading Caen to a narrow 1-0 win. This result solidifies Caen’s position in Ligue 2 and leaves Laval searching for their next victory.

Key Facts

  • • Caen defeated Laval with a score of 1-0.
  • • Bilal Brahimi scored the winning goal at minute 86.
  • • R. Thomas and Y. Balde received yellow cards for Caen and Laval respectively.
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams, including M. Tchokounte for Pablo Pagis and Q. Daubin for D. Debohi.

Lineups

Caen

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Mandréa (G)
  • 4 V. Henry (D)
  • 5 S. Ben Youssef (D)
  • 29 R. Thomas (D)
  • 2 A. Abdi (D)
  • 17 G. Kyeremeh (M)
  • 20 N. Lebreton (M)
  • 97 D. Debohi
  • 15 A. Salama (M)
  • 21 B. Brahimi (F)
  • 19 Alexandre Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Le Bihan
  • 7 T. Gomis
  • 6 Q. Daubin
  • 92 A. Coeff
  • 16 Y. Clémentia
  • 3 D. Bolumbu
  • 22 M. Hafid

Laval

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Samassa (G)
  • 7 T. Vargas (D)
  • 12 Y. Baldé (D)
  • 23 Yohan Tavares (D)
  • 35 P. Ouaneh (D)
  • 20 A. Cherni (D)
  • 6 S. Sanna (M)
  • 4 J. Roye (M)
  • 8 T. Thomas (M)
  • 29 P. Pagis (M)
  • 11 R. Labeau-Lascary (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 M. Tchokounté
  • 9 J. Kadile
  • 39 A. Gonçalves
  • 27 J. Adéoti
  • 28 A. Bobichon
  • 3 M. Baudry
  • 40 T. Chatelain

Timeline

  1. Caen
    58' Caen Card · Yellow Card
    R. Thomas

    Foul

  2. Laval
    68' Laval subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pablo Pagis · On: M. Tchokounte
  3. Laval
    69' Laval subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Labeau Lascary · On: J. Kadile
  4. Laval
    70' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Balde

    Foul

  5. Caen
    76' Caen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Lebreton · On: M. Le Bihan
  6. Caen
    76' Caen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Salama · On: T. Gomis
  7. Caen
    85' Caen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Debohi · On: Q. Daubin
  8. Caen
    86' Caen Goal · Normal Goal
    Bilal Brahimi
  9. Laval
    87' Laval subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Vargas · On: Anthony Gonçalves
  10. Laval
    87' Laval subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Roye · On: J. Adéoti
  11. Caen
    88' Caen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bilal Brahimi · On: A. Coeff
  12. Laval
    88' Laval subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Titouan Thomas · On: A. Bobichon

Match Stats

Stat Caen Laval
Fouls 12 13
Pass Accuracy 87% 68%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 6
Corners 4 8
Total Passes 572 298
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 7 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 66% 34%
Accurate Passes 497 203
Shots Inside Box 13 4
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bilal Brahimi's goal at minute 86 shifted the momentum decisively towards Caen, securing their lead.
  • ▸ The yellow card received by R. Thomas in the 58th minute slightly disrupted Caen’s rhythm but did not affect the final outcome.