Match report
Laval Defeats Boulogne 2–1 in Ligue 2 Clash
Laval
2–1
FT
Boulogne
May 9, 2026
Laval secured a crucial 2–1 victory over Boulogne in a high-stakes Ligue 2 clash. Christ-Owen Kouassi and Mamadou Camara scored for Laval in the early minutes, while Boulogne managed a late penalty from L. Boiteau to close the gap.
Key Facts
- • Laval 2–1 Boulogne
- • Christ-Owen Kouassi (41') and Mamadou Camara (44') scored for Laval
- • L. Boiteau scored a penalty for Boulogne in the 90th minute
- • C. Mandouki and Adrien Pinot received yellow cards early in the game
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, notably Laval bringing on D. Mbayo and J. Maggiotti
Lineups
Laval
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 30 Mamadou Samassa (G)
- 22 Christ-Owen Kouassi (D)
- 4 Peter Ouaneh (D)
- 24 Sidi Bane (D)
- 3 William Bianda (D)
- 6 Sam Sanna (D)
- 10 Malik Sellouki (M)
- 8 Titouan Thomas (M)
- 14 Cyril Mandouki (M)
- 31 Mathis Houdayer (M)
- 9 Mamadou Camara (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Maxime Hautbois
- 7 Thibaut Vargas
- 23 Yohan Tavares
- 20 Ethan Clavreul
- 28 Julien Maggiotti
- 15 Dylan Mbayo
- 25 Enzo Montet
Boulogne
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 Xavier Lenogue (G)
- 21 Aurelien Platret (D)
- 15 Adrien Pinot (D)
- 25 Siad Gourville (D)
- 5 Nathan Zohoré (D)
- 12 Julien Boyer (D)
- 22 Sonny Duflos (M)
- 90 Jonas Martin (M)
- 14 Joffrey Bultel (M)
- 9 Martin Lecolier (F)
- 23 Noah Fatar (F)
Substitutes
- 99 Blondy Nna Noukeu
- 4 Jonathan Kapenga
- 19 Nolan Binet
- 7 Luka Boiteau
- 10 Amine El Farissi
- 28 Sohan Paillard
- 26 Gabin Capuano
Timeline
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9' Laval Card · Yellow CardC. Mandouki -
12' Boulogne Card · Yellow CardAdrien Pinot -
41' Laval Goal · Normal GoalChrist-Owen Kouassi · Assist: Mamadou Camara -
44' Laval Goal · Normal GoalMamadou Camara -
46' Boulogne subst · Substitution 1Off: Adrien Pinot · On: J. Kapenga -
60' Boulogne subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Duflos · On: N. Binet -
61' Boulogne subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Lecolier · On: G. Capuano -
73' Laval subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Houdayer · On: E. Clavreul -
74' Boulogne subst · Substitution 4Off: Jonas Martin · On: A. El Farissi -
78' Boulogne subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Fatar · On: L. Boiteau -
78' Laval subst · Substitution 2Off: Mamadou Camara · On: D. Mbayo -
79' Laval subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Sellouki · On: J. Maggiotti -
90' Boulogne Goal · PenaltyL. Boiteau
Match Stats
| Stat | Laval | Boulogne |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 78% |
| Offsides | 6 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 6 |
| Corners | 11 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 348 | 431 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 2 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 254 | 335 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 4 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Laval took the lead with two quick goals in the 41st and 44th minutes, putting significant pressure on Boulogne
- ▸ Boulogne's late penalty goal from L. Boiteau in the 90th minute offered a glimmer of hope, but it was too late to change the outcome