Match report

Caen Defeats Valenciennes 3-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Caen
Caen
3–0
FT
Valenciennes
Valenciennes
May 17, 2024

Caen displayed dominance in their Ligue 2 match, securing a comprehensive victory against Valenciennes with a final score of 3-0. The match was marked by the outstanding performance of T. Gomis and A. Mendy from Caen, who contributed significantly to the team’s success.

Key Facts

  • • Caen defeated Valenciennes with a scoreline of 3-0.
  • • T. Gomis scored two goals for Caen at minutes 23 and 63.
  • • A. Mendy secured the third goal from a penalty in the 85th minute.
  • • Valenciennes faced multiple substitutions and a yellow card to S. Basse.

Lineups

Caen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Mandréa (G)
  • 4 V. Henry (D)
  • 61 B. Traoré (D)
  • 29 R. Thomas (D)
  • 3 D. Bolumbu (D)
  • 6 Q. Daubin (M)
  • 20 N. Lebreton (M)
  • 17 G. Kyeremeh (M)
  • 21 B. Brahimi (M)
  • 7 T. Gomis (M)
  • 19 Alexandre Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 A. Salama
  • 11 M. Le Bihan
  • 22 M. Hafid
  • 27 D. Meddah
  • 5 S. Ben Youssef
  • 16 Y. Clémentia
  • 92 A. Coeff

Valenciennes

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 16 J. Louchet (G)
  • 44 J. Sanda (D)
  • 15 L. Woudenberg (D)
  • 14 J. Cuffaut (D)
  • 8 S. Bansé (M)
  • 24 A. Linguet (M)
  • 59 M. Foe-Ondoa (M)
  • 96 Flamarion (M)
  • 6 J. Masson (M)
  • 10 N. Venema (F)
  • 90 M. Oyewusi (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 S. Basse
  • 34 M. Lilepo
  • 13 J. Moursou
  • 23 D. Kruse
  • 47 T. Diagouraga
  • 30 L. Diabaté
  • 17 A. Boutoutaou

Timeline

  1. Valenciennes
    12' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Flamarion · On: S. Basse
  2. Caen
    23' Caen Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Gomis
  3. Valenciennes
    51' Valenciennes Card · Yellow Card
    S. Basse

    Foul

  4. Valenciennes
    61' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Oyewusi · On: M. Lilepo
  5. Caen
    63' Caen Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Gomis · Assist: A. Mendy
  6. Caen
    64' Caen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Q. Daubin · On: A. Salama
  7. Caen
    76' Caen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Gomis · On: M. Le Bihan
  8. Valenciennes
    82' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Masson · On: J. Moursou
  9. Valenciennes
    82' Valenciennes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Banse · On: D. Kruse
  10. Caen
    85' Caen Goal · Penalty
    A. Mendy
  11. Caen
    86' Caen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Kyeremeh · On: M. Hafid
  12. Caen
    87' Caen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bilal Brahimi · On: D. Meddah
  13. Valenciennes
    90'+6 Valenciennes Card · Yellow Card
    Nick Venema

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Caen Valenciennes
Fouls 14 15
Pass Accuracy 82% 83%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 15
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 422 407
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 9 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 345 339
Shots Inside Box 14 6
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 4 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Gomis’ early goal at the 23rd minute gave Caen an early lead, setting the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ The second goal by T. Gomis in the 63rd minute further solidified Caen's control over the game and put pressure on Valenciennes.