Match report

Grenoble Defeats Estac Troyes 3-1 in Ligue 2 Clash

Grenoble
Grenoble
3–1
FT
Estac Troyes
Estac Troyes
May 2, 2025

Grenoble held off a late penalty by N. de Préville to secure a vital 3-1 triumph against Estac Troyes, thanks to goals from J. Benet, E. Sylvestre, and J. Olaïtan. The home side's early dominance and strong defense were key in securing the win.

Key Facts

  • • Grenoble scored 3 goals by J. Benet (28'), E. Sylvestre (35'), and J. Olaïtan (penalty, 51')
  • • Estac Troyes' N. de Préville converted a penalty at 55'
  • • J. Olaïtan received a yellow card for an argument at 55'
  • • Grenoble made four substitutions: Y. Diaby replaced E. Sylvestre, A. Jabbari substituted N. Elphege, N. Zahui came on for J. Olaïtan, and L. Nestor entered for G. Paquiez
  • • Estac Troyes made five substitutions: R. Saïd, A. Kante, H. Mendes, M. El Idrissy, and M. Adeline entered the game

Lineups

Grenoble

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Diop (G)
  • 17 S. Delos (D)
  • 29 G. Paquiez (D)
  • 24 L. Mouyokolo (D)
  • 33 E. Sarıkaya (D)
  • 27 M. Xantippe (D)
  • 10 E. Sylvestre (M)
  • 25 T. Valls (M)
  • 8 J. Benet (M)
  • 28 J. Olaïtan (M)
  • 23 N. Elphege (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Y. Diaby
  • 38 A. Jabbari
  • 6 D. Rigo
  • 87 N. Zahui
  • 14 L. Nestor
  • 16 B. Allain
  • 21 A. Tchaptchet

Estac Troyes

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 16 N. Lemaître (G)
  • 17 Houboulang Mendes (D)
  • 4 J. Diaz (D)
  • 6 A. Monfray (D)
  • 14 I. Boura (D)
  • 42 A. Kanté (M)
  • 21 C. Irié (M)
  • 8 M. Diop (M)
  • 10 Y. M'Changama (M)
  • 11 R. Saïd (M)
  • 12 N. de Préville (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 M. Detourbet
  • 26 A. Phliponeau
  • 23 P. Gozzi
  • 9 M. El Idrissy
  • 24 M. Adeline
  • 7 X. Chavalerin
  • 1 Z. Boucher

Timeline

  1. Grenoble
    28' Grenoble Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Benet · Assist: N. Elphege
  2. Grenoble
    35' Grenoble Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Sylvestre
  3. Grenoble
    51' Grenoble Goal · Penalty
    J. Olaïtan
  4. Grenoble
    55' Grenoble Card · Yellow Card
    J. Olaïtan

    Argument

  5. Estac Troyes
    55' Estac Troyes Goal · Penalty
    N. de Préville
  6. Estac Troyes
    60' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Saïd · On: M. Detourbet
  7. Estac Troyes
    61' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Kante · On: A. Phliponeau
  8. Estac Troyes
    61' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Mendes · On: Paolo Gozzi
  9. Grenoble
    64' Grenoble subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Sylvestre · On: Y. Diaby
  10. Grenoble
    69' Grenoble subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Elphege · On: A. Jabbari
  11. Grenoble
    69' Grenoble subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Valls · On: D. Rigo
  12. Estac Troyes
    70' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. de Préville · On: M. El Idrissy
  13. Grenoble
    78' Grenoble subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Olaïtan · On: N. Zahui
  14. Grenoble
    79' Grenoble subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Paquiez · On: L. Nestor
  15. Estac Troyes
    81' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. M'Changama · On: M. Adeline

Match Stats

Stat Grenoble Estac Troyes
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 80% 90%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 17
Corners 4 9
Total Passes 272 547
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 7
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 33% 67%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 217 493
Shots Inside Box 10 10
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Grenoble took a two-goal lead in just seven minutes with goals from J. Benet (28') and E. Sylvestre (35'), setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ The match's momentum shifted slightly when N. de Préville scored a penalty for Estac Troyes at 55', but Grenoble maintained control through strong defensive play.