Match report

Dunkerque Draws 2–2 Against Caen in Ligue 2

Dunkerque
Dunkerque
2–2
FT
Caen
Caen
May 10, 2024

Dunkerque managed to secure a crucial point after being down early, thanks to goals by Opa Sangante and J. Gbamin. Caen took an early lead through A. Mendy but were unable to hold off Dunkerque's determined comeback.

Key Facts

  • • A. Mendy scored for Caen in the 2nd minute, assisted by N. Lebreton.
  • • Opa Sangante equalized for Dunkerque with a goal in the 50th minute, set up by Y. Bilingi.
  • • D. Debohi put Caen back ahead in the 68th minute, assisted by Bilal Brahimi.
  • • J. Gbamin scored the equalizer for Dunkerque in the 77th minute.

Lineups

Dunkerque

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Koné (G)
  • 19 B. Youssouf (D)
  • 26 Opa Sanganté (D)
  • 23 B. Lagae (D)
  • 7 Y. Bilingi (D)
  • 10 J. Anziani (M)
  • 25 J. Gbamin (M)
  • 20 E. Bardeli (M)
  • 80 G. Yassine (F)
  • 18 G. Courtet (F)
  • 92 A. Maurer (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 A. Laaziri
  • 24 E. Bah
  • 8 T. Keita
  • 2 A. Ba
  • 16 A. Balijon
  • 13 J. Senneville
  • 3 L. Bessilé

Caen

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Mandréa (G)
  • 4 V. Henry (D)
  • 61 B. Traoré (D)
  • 29 R. Thomas (D)
  • 3 D. Bolumbu (D)
  • 17 G. Kyeremeh (M)
  • 97 D. Debohi
  • 20 N. Lebreton (M)
  • 15 A. Salama (M)
  • 21 B. Brahimi (F)
  • 19 Alexandre Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 T. Gomis
  • 6 Q. Daubin
  • 11 M. Le Bihan
  • 23 M. Autret
  • 16 Y. Clémentia
  • 5 S. Ben Youssef
  • 92 A. Coeff

Timeline

  1. Caen
    2' Caen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Mendy · Assist: N. Lebreton
  2. Caen
    23' Caen Card · Yellow Card
    D. Bolumbu

    Foul

  3. Dunkerque
    50' Dunkerque Goal · Normal Goal
    Opa Sangante · Assist: Y. Bilingi
  4. Dunkerque
    55' Dunkerque Card · Yellow Card
    B. Youssouf

    Foul

  5. Caen
    55' Caen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Salama · On: T. Gomis
  6. Dunkerque
    68' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Maurer · On: Achraf Laaziri
  7. Caen
    68' Caen Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Debohi · Assist: Bilal Brahimi
  8. Caen
    75' Caen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Debohi · On: Q. Daubin
  9. Dunkerque
    77' Dunkerque Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Gbamin
  10. Dunkerque
    79' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Yassine · On: E. Bah
  11. Caen
    82' Caen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Kyeremeh · On: M. Le Bihan
  12. Caen
    82' Caen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bilal Brahimi · On: M. Autret
  13. Dunkerque
    90'+1 Dunkerque subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Bardeli · On: T. Keita
  14. Dunkerque
    90'+2 Dunkerque Card · Yellow Card
    G. Courtet

    Foul

  15. Dunkerque
    90' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Lagae · On: A. Ba

Match Stats

Stat Dunkerque Caen
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 83% 78%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 15
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 513 410
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 6 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 10
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 424 320
Shots Inside Box 10 11
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Mendy's early goal in the 2nd minute gave Caen a quick lead, setting the tone of the match.
  • ▸ Opa Sangante's equalizer in the 50th minute sparked Dunkerque's comeback and shifted momentum towards them.
  • ▸ D. Debohi's second half goal in the 68th minute reestablished Caen's lead but was short-lived with J. Gbamin's quick reply.