Match report

Rodez Defeats Ajaccio 2-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Rodez
Rodez
2–0
FT
Ajaccio
Ajaccio
May 17, 2024

Rodez stunned Ajaccio in the Ligue 2 clash, defeating them 2-0 at home. Goals from G. Haag and A. Hountondji within the first six minutes set the tone for a dominant performance. Despite several substitutions on both sides, Rodez maintained their lead to seal a crucial victory.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Rodez 2-0 Ajaccio
  • • G. Haag scored in the 2nd minute (assisted by B. Danger)
  • • A. Hountondji netted in the 6th minute (assisted by S. Raux-Yao)
  • • C. Vidal of Ajaccio received a yellow card for a foul in the 50th minute
  • • Rodez made five substitutions, while Ajaccio had three

Lineups

Rodez

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 40 E. Jaouen (G)
  • 14 B. Danger (D)
  • 15 S. Raux-Yao (D)
  • 4 S. Mambo (D)
  • 24 G. Haag (M)
  • 11 D. Sylla (M)
  • 8 L. Rajot (M)
  • 10 W. Taïbi (M)
  • 28 A. Abdallah (M)
  • 12 K. Corredor (F)
  • 17 A. Hountondji (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 R. Lipinski
  • 7 W. Younoussa
  • 22 T. Arconte
  • 19 L. Buadés
  • 26 Y. Verdier
  • 1 S. Cibois
  • 5 K. Boma

Ajaccio

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Michel (G)
  • 20 M. Youssouf (D)
  • 21 C. Avinel (D)
  • 5 C. Vidal (D)
  • 31 T. Strata (D)
  • 4 M. Barreto (M)
  • 29 H. Sakhi (M)
  • 6 T. Mangani (M)
  • 17 Everson (M)
  • 22 M. Soumano (M)
  • 18 C. Ibayi (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 B. Touré
  • 41 A. Fosse
  • 14 C. Bayala
  • 16 F. Sollacaro
  • 7 R. Nouri
  • 35 A. Khelifa
  • 43 K. Kouassi

Timeline

  1. Rodez
    2' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Haag · Assist: B. Danger
  2. Rodez
    6' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Hountondji · Assist: S. Raux-Yao
  3. Ajaccio
    46' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Ibayi · On: B. Toure
  4. Ajaccio
    50' Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    C. Vidal

    Foul

  5. Ajaccio
    59' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Barreto · On: A. Fosse
  6. Rodez
    65' Rodez subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Abdallah · On: R. Lipinski
  7. Rodez
    65' Rodez subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Haag · On: W. Younoussa
  8. Ajaccio
    71' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Soumano · On: C. Bayala
  9. Rodez
    74' Rodez subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Hountondji · On: T. Arconte
  10. Rodez
    74' Rodez subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Sylla · On: L. Buades
  11. Rodez
    86' Rodez subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Corredor · On: Y. Verdier

Match Stats

Stat Rodez Ajaccio
Fouls 11 12
Pass Accuracy 84% 87%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 4
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 434 559
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 6 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 1
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 364 485
Shots Inside Box 9 1
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ G. Haag's goal within two minutes gave Rodez an early lead and momentum.
  • ▸ A. Hountondji doubled the advantage in the 6th minute, putting Ajaccio under significant pressure.