Match report

Rodez Stuns Reims with Late Show 2–1 in Ligue 2

Reims
Reims
1–2
FT
Rodez
Rodez
Mar 14, 2026

Rodez pulled off a remarkable comeback against Reims in their Ligue 2 encounter, overcoming an early deficit to secure a 2–1 victory. H. Ibrahim put Reims ahead in the 43rd minute, but M. Baaloudj equalized in the 87th minute, followed by T. Arconte's decisive penalty in the 90th minute plus 6 seconds.

Key Facts

  • • Reims scored the opening goal through H. Ibrahim in the 43rd minute, assisted by Sergio Akieme.
  • • Rodez equalized through M. Baaloudj in the 87th minute.
  • • T. Arconte scored the winning penalty for Rodez in the 90th minute plus 6 seconds.
  • • Reims's A. Kone was sent off with a red card in the 90th minute plus 5 seconds, leaving the team with ten men.
  • • Rodez secured a crucial victory in Ligue 2.

Lineups

Reims

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 29 Ewen Jaouen (G)
  • 3 Hiroki Sekine (D)
  • 92 Abdoul Kone (D)
  • 22 Samuel Kotto (D)
  • 18 Sergio Akieme (D)
  • 7 Thiemoko Diarra (M)
  • 24 Mory Gbane (M)
  • 6 Theo Leoni (M)
  • 17 Keito Nakamura (M)
  • 30 John Patrick (F)
  • 85 Hafiz Umar Ibrahim (F)

Substitutes

  • 90 Yassine Benhattab
  • 20 Alexandre Olliero
  • 4 Maxime Busi
  • 5 Nicolas Pallois
  • 86 Zabi
  • 87 Ange Tia
  • 9 Mohamed Daramy

Rodez

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Quentin Braat (G)
  • 25 Nolan Galves (D)
  • 24 Loni Laurent (D)
  • 4 Mathis Magnin (D)
  • 3 Raphael Lipinski (D)
  • 15 Jean Lambert Evan's Allan (D)
  • 8 Wilitty Younoussa (M)
  • 6 Jordan Mendes Correia (M)
  • 28 Mathis Saka (M)
  • 9 Kenny Nagera (F)
  • 11 Tairyk Arconte (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 Samy Benchama
  • 22 Octave Joly
  • 16 Lucas Margueron
  • 5 Clément Jolibois
  • 13 Corentin Issanchou Roubiou
  • 27 Alexis Trouillet
  • 10 Mehdi Baaloudj

Timeline

  1. Rodez
    4' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    Jordan Mendes Correia
  2. Reims
    43' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Ibrahim · Assist: Sergio Akieme
  3. Rodez
    67' Rodez subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Saka · On: O. Joly
  4. Rodez
    67' Rodez subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jordan Mendes Correia · On: S. Benchamma
  5. Reims
    74' Reims subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Diarra · On: Y. Benhattab
  6. Rodez
    80' Rodez subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Nagera · On: M. Baaloudj
  7. Rodez
    80' Rodez subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Jean-Lambert · On: C. Jolibois
  8. Rodez
    81' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    N. Galves
  9. Reims
    82' Reims subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Ibrahim · On: M. Daramy
  10. Reims
    82' Reims subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Patrick · On: A. Tia
  11. Rodez
    87' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Baaloudj · Assist: N. Galves
  12. Rodez
    88' Rodez subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Younoussa · On: Alexis Trouillet
  13. Reims
    90'+5 Reims Card · Yellow Card
    M. Gbane
  14. Reims
    90'+5 Reims Card · Red Card
    A. Kone
  15. Rodez
    90'+6 Rodez Goal · Penalty
    T. Arconte

Match Stats

Stat Reims Rodez
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 87% 72%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 18 13
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 555 279
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 6 6
Shots on Target 8 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 482 202
Shots Inside Box 11 7
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rodez's M. Baaloudj scoring in the 87th minute to level the match.
  • ▸ Reims's A. Kone receiving a red card in the 90th minute plus 5 seconds, significantly impacting Reims's defensive capabilities.