Match report

Dunkerque and Laval Draw 0-0 in Intense Ligue 2 Clash

Dunkerque
Dunkerque
0–0
FT
Laval
Laval
May 2, 2025

Dunkerque and Laval played out an intense and closely-fought game that ended in a 0-0 draw. Both teams showed resilience and determination, with Dunkerque's Opa Sangante and Laval's M. Tchokounte receiving yellow cards early on. Despite several late substitutions, neither side could break the deadlock.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Dunkerque 0–0 Laval
  • • Opa Sangante (Dunkerque) received a yellow card at minute 7 for a foul
  • • M. Tchokounte (Laval) and Y. Tavares (Laval) both received yellow cards during the match
  • • J. Tell was substituted by Mamadou Camara in Laval's lineup at the 80th minute
  • • G. Yassine was replaced by Abdoullah Ba for Dunkerque at the 89th minute

Lineups

Dunkerque

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Jaouen (G)
  • 2 A. Georgen (D)
  • 26 Opa Sanganté (D)
  • 23 V. Sasso (D)
  • 30 Abner (D)
  • 28 U. Raghouber (M)
  • 31 A. Ba (M)
  • 20 E. Bardeli (M)
  • 22 N. Skyttä (M)
  • 8 M. Rivera (M)
  • 18 G. Courtet (F)

Substitutes

  • 80 G. Yassine
  • 21 G. Kondo
  • 77 Muhannad Al Saad
  • 24 I. Koné
  • 19 Y. Bammou
  • 15 A. Sekongo
  • 27 A. Linguet

Laval

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Samassa (G)
  • 7 T. Vargas (D)
  • 21 O. Kouassi (D)
  • 23 Yohan Tavares (D)
  • 2 T. Pellenard (D)
  • 20 A. Cherni (D)
  • 19 M. Sellouki (M)
  • 8 T. Thomas (M)
  • 6 S. Sanna (M)
  • 9 M. Camara (M)
  • 18 M. Tchokounté (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 J. Tell
  • 4 J. Roye
  • 10 K. Zohi
  • 1 M. Hautbois
  • 17 W. Kokolo
  • 25 E. Seidou
  • 27 J. Adéoti

Timeline

  1. Dunkerque
    7' Dunkerque Card · Yellow Card
    Opa Sangante

    Foul

  2. Laval
    56' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    M. Tchokounte

    Foul

  3. Laval
    78' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Tavares

    Foul

  4. Laval
    80' Laval subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mamadou Camara · On: J. Tell
  5. Laval
    87' Laval subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Sellouki · On: J. Roye
  6. Dunkerque
    89' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Abdoullah Ba · On: G. Yassine

Match Stats

Stat Dunkerque Laval
Fouls 11 14
Pass Accuracy 89% 84%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 13
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 510 338
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 453 285
Shots Inside Box 9 8
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Opa Sangante's early yellow card might have affected Dunkerque's attacking momentum, as they struggled to create clear opportunities throughout.
  • ▸ Laval made strategic substitutions in the latter stages of the game, with Mamadou Camara and M. Sellouki coming on for J. Tell and J. Roye respectively, but it wasn't enough to crack Dunkerque’s defense.