Match report

Ajaccio Stuns Laval with a 3-0 Win in Ligue 2

Ajaccio
Ajaccio
3–0
FT
Laval
Laval
Feb 14, 2025

In an impressive display of skill and determination, Ajaccio stunned Laval with a comprehensive 3-0 win in their Ligue 2 match. Early strikes from Aboubakary Kanté and A. Bamba set the tone for the evening, while B. Touré sealed the victory late on. The result leaves both teams reflecting on different trajectories within Ligue 2.

Key Facts

  • • Ajaccio defeated Laval by a score of 3-0.
  • • Aboubakary Kanté scored in the 5th minute, assisted by M. Soumano.
  • • A. Bamba found the back of the net in the 38th minute.
  • • B. Touré added another goal for Ajaccio at the 87th minute, assisted by A. Kouassi.

Lineups

Ajaccio

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 30 G. Quilichini (G)
  • 20 M. Youssouf (D)
  • 88 A. Bamba (D)
  • 5 C. Vidal (D)
  • 12 M. Huard (D)
  • 43 K. Kouassi (D)
  • 25 J. Anziani (M)
  • 17 Everson (M)
  • 4 M. Barreto (M)
  • 27 A. Kanté (F)
  • 22 M. Soumano (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 B. Touré
  • 23 T. Strata
  • 31 J. Mabepa Ayessa Ondze
  • 6 T. Mangani
  • 8 M. Puch-Herrantz
  • 21 I. Chegra
  • 40 S. Contena

Laval

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Samassa (G)
  • 7 T. Vargas (D)
  • 21 O. Kouassi (D)
  • 23 Yohan Tavares (D)
  • 2 T. Pellenard (D)
  • 17 W. Kokolo (D)
  • 27 J. Adéoti (M)
  • 8 T. Thomas (M)
  • 6 S. Sanna (M)
  • 14 J. Tell (F)
  • 9 M. Camara (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 K. Zohi
  • 19 M. Sellouki
  • 39 A. Gonçalves
  • 34 A. Faurand-Tournaire
  • 20 A. Cherni
  • 1 M. Hautbois
  • 5 M. Adiléhou

Timeline

  1. Ajaccio
    5' Ajaccio Goal · Normal Goal
    Aboubakary Kanté · Assist: M. Soumano
  2. Ajaccio
    38' Ajaccio Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Bamba
  3. Laval
    41' Laval subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Sam Sanna · On: K. Zohi
  4. Laval
    43' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Tavares

    Foul

  5. Ajaccio
    45'+1 Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    J. Anziani

    Foul

  6. Ajaccio
    57' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Aboubakary Kanté · On: B. Toure
  7. Ajaccio
    69' Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    M. Huard

    Foul

  8. Laval
    70' Laval subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Adéoti · On: M. Sellouki
  9. Laval
    70' Laval subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Vargas · On: Anthony Gonçalves
  10. Laval
    73' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    Théo Pellenard

    Foul

  11. Ajaccio
    74' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mohamed Youssouf · On: T. Strata
  12. Laval
    81' Laval subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Tell · On: A. Faurand-Tournaire
  13. Laval
    81' Laval subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Kokolo · On: A. Cherni
  14. Ajaccio
    87' Ajaccio Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Toure · Assist: A. Kouassi
  15. Ajaccio
    90'+1 Ajaccio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Bamba · On: Jesah Ayessa
  16. Ajaccio
    90'+2 Ajaccio subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Barreto · On: T. Mangani
  17. Ajaccio
    90'+2 Ajaccio subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Soumano · On: M. Puch-Herrantz
  18. Laval
    90'+6 Laval Card · Yellow Card
    Titouan Thomas

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Ajaccio Laval
Fouls 14 20
Pass Accuracy 73% 73%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 12
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 371 392
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 270 287
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ajaccio's early goal from Aboubakary Kanté in the 5th minute provided a significant boost to their confidence and set the stage for further scoring.
  • ▸ The second goal by A. Bamba at the half-hour mark effectively broke Laval’s resistance, allowing Ajaccio to control the pace of the game.