Match report

Reims Stuns PAU 5–3 in Ligue 2 Clash

Reims
Reims
5–3
FT
PAU
PAU
May 9, 2026

Reims pulled off a stunning comeback, defeating PAU 5–3 in a Ligue 2 showdown. The game saw a dramatic turn of events with Reims turning a 2–0 deficit into a commanding lead, thanks to an impressive performance by K. Nakamura, who netted four goals. PAU took an early lead through K. Dong, but Reims' resilience and firepower proved too much for the visitors to handle.

Key Facts

  • • Reims defeats PAU 5–3 in Ligue 2
  • • K. Dong scored twice for PAU early on
  • • K. Nakamura scored four goals for Reims
  • • Reims' turning point came at 25 minutes with M. Daramy's goal
  • • Y. Benhattab and H. Sekine provided key assists for Reims
  • • PAU's late goal from R. Touzghar came in the 93rd minute

Lineups

Reims

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 29 Ewen Jaouen (G)
  • 4 Maxime Busi (D)
  • 92 Abdoul Kone (D)
  • 22 Samuel Kotto (D)
  • 18 Sergio Akieme (D)
  • 30 John Patrick (M)
  • 6 Theo Leoni (M)
  • 90 Yassine Benhattab (M)
  • 87 Ange Tia (M)
  • 9 Mohamed Daramy (M)
  • 17 Keito Nakamura (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Alexandre Olliero
  • 3 Hiroki Sekine
  • 28 N'Tamon Elie Ahouonon
  • 86 Zabi
  • 8 Yaya Fofana
  • 7 Thiemoko Diarra
  • 27 Adama Bojang

PAU

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 30 Esteban Salles (G)
  • 26 Neil Glossoa (D)
  • 2 Tom Pouilly (D)
  • 19 Ousmane Kanté (D)
  • 3 Joseph Kalulu Kyatengwa (D)
  • 8 Souleymane Basse (D)
  • 84 Rayan Touzghar (M)
  • 6 Cheikh Fall (M)
  • 20 Julien Anziani (M)
  • 18 Omar Sadik (F)
  • 9 Kyliane Dong (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 Georges Grimaud
  • 33 Robin Verhaeghe
  • 87 Edhy Zuliani
  • 11 Kylian Gasnier
  • 10 Giovani Versini
  • 36 Titouan Nihouarn
  • 34 Salif Lebouath

Timeline

  1. PAU
    14' PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Dong · Assist: J. Anziani
  2. PAU
    21' PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Dong · Assist: J. Anziani
  3. Reims
    25' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Daramy · Assist: A. Tia
  4. Reims
    39' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Nakamura · Assist: Sergio Akieme
  5. Reims
    49' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Nakamura · Assist: Y. Benhattab
  6. Reims
    53' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kone
  7. Reims
    61' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Nakamura · Assist: Y. Benhattab
  8. Reims
    62' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    J. Patrick
  9. PAU
    64' PAU subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Sadik · On: G. Versini
  10. PAU
    65' PAU subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Tom Pouilly · On: R. Verhaeghe
  11. Reims
    65' Reims subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Tia · On: T. Diarra
  12. Reims
    66' Reims subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Benhattab · On: Y. Fofana
  13. Reims
    66' Reims subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Busi · On: H. Sekine
  14. PAU
    74' PAU subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Basse · On: E. Zuliani
  15. PAU
    75' PAU subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Glossoa · On: S. Lebouath
  16. Reims
    76' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Nakamura · Assist: H. Sekine
  17. PAU
    78' PAU subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Dong · On: K. Gasnier
  18. Reims
    87' Reims subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Patrick · On: Zabi
  19. Reims
    88' Reims subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Nakamura · On: A. Bojang
  20. PAU
    90'+3 PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Touzghar

Match Stats

Stat Reims PAU
Fouls 10 4
Pass Accuracy 92% 82%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 9
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 639 325
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 0 2
Shots on Target 9 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 587 265
Shots Inside Box 9 4
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Reims' early 25-minute goal by M. Daramy ignited their comeback, setting the stage for a dominant performance
  • ▸ K. Nakamura's hat-trick by the 65-minute mark effectively sealed the victory for Reims, turning the game's momentum decisively in their favor