Match report

Estac Troyes Stuns PAU with Late Comeback, Wins 4-3

Estac Troyes
Estac Troyes
4–3
FT
PAU
PAU
Feb 21, 2026

Estac Troyes staged a remarkable comeback in their Ligue 2 clash against PAU, turning the tables from a two-goal deficit to win 4-3. Goals by T. Bentayeb and M. Detourbet brought Estac back into the game after an impressive start by PAU through C. Fall and G. Versini's early strikes.

Key Facts

  • • PAU took a 2-0 lead in the first 21 minutes with goals from C. Fall (16') and G. Versini (21')
  • • Estac Troyes responded with two quick goals: T. Bentayeb scored a penalty at 43' followed by M. Detourbet's goal at 44'
  • • PAU briefly reclaimed the lead through J. Kalulu’s goal in the 61st minute
  • • M. Adeline and T. Bentayeb sealed Estac Troyes’ victory with goals in the 77th and 90th minutes

Lineups

Estac Troyes

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Z. Boucher (G)
  • 2 L. Maronnier (D)
  • 6 A. Monfray (D)
  • 23 H. Gambor (D)
  • 38 S. Diawara (D)
  • 17 A. Mille (M)
  • 8 M. Diop (M)
  • 11 M. Detourbet (M)
  • 5 M. Adeline (M)
  • 29 K. Diawara (M)
  • 21 T. Bentayeb (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 H. Konate
  • 7 X. Chavalerin
  • 31 N. Donkor
  • 20 R. Ripart
  • 9 M. El Idrissy
  • 3 A. Ouzenadji
  • 12 E. Odede

PAU

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 22 N. Raveyre (G)
  • 2 T. Pouilly (D)
  • 4 S. Karamoko (D)
  • 23 A. Briancon (D)
  • 25 J. Ruiz (D)
  • 3 J. Kalulu (D)
  • 20 J. Anziani (M)
  • 6 C. Fall (M)
  • 14 A. Bobichon (M)
  • 10 G. Versini (F)
  • 17 O. Sissoko (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 E. Salles
  • 19 Kante
  • 11 K. Gasnier
  • 8 S. Basse
  • 9 K. Dong
  • 36 T. Nihouarn
  • 34 S. Lebouath

Timeline

  1. PAU
    16' PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Fall · Assist: A. Bobichon
  2. PAU
    21' PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Versini · Assist: C. Fall
  3. Estac Troyes
    28' Estac Troyes Card · Yellow Card
    A. Mille

    Foul

  4. PAU
    36' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    A. Briancon

    Foul

  5. Estac Troyes
    37' Estac Troyes Card · Yellow Card
    K. Diawara

    Foul

  6. Estac Troyes
    43' Estac Troyes Goal · Penalty
    T. Bentayeb
  7. Estac Troyes
    44' Estac Troyes Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Detourbet · Assist: S. Diawara
  8. PAU
    58' PAU subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Karamoko · On: Kante
  9. PAU
    58' PAU subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Bobichon · On: K. Gasnier
  10. PAU
    61' PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kalulu · Assist: O. Sissoko
  11. Estac Troyes
    69' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Diawara · On: Renaud Ripart
  12. Estac Troyes
    69' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Diawara · On: A. Ouzenadji
  13. Estac Troyes
    77' Estac Troyes Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Adeline · Assist: A. Ouzenadji
  14. Estac Troyes
    78' Estac Troyes Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ouzenadji

    Foul

  15. PAU
    78' PAU subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Versini · On: K. Dong
  16. PAU
    78' PAU subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Sissoko · On: S. Lebouath
  17. PAU
    82' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    N. Raveyre

    Foul

  18. PAU
    84' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ruiz

    Foul

  19. Estac Troyes
    90'+1 Estac Troyes Card · Yellow Card
    T. Bentayeb
  20. Estac Troyes
    90'+2 Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Bentayeb · On: M. El Idrissy
  21. Estac Troyes
    90'+3 Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Adeline · On: X. Chavalerin
  22. Estac Troyes
    90' Estac Troyes Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Bentayeb · Assist: L. Maronnier

Match Stats

Stat Estac Troyes PAU
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 90% 79%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 11
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 592 345
Yellow Cards 5 3
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 8 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 530 272
Shots Inside Box 15 7
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Bentayeb's penalty at 43' sparked a resurgence, as Estac Troyes mounted a comeback to level the score by halftime with M. Detourbet’s goal at 44'
  • ▸ Estac Troyes' second-half substitutions and tactical adjustments, notably A. Ouzenadji coming on for S. Diawara, were pivotal in turning the momentum back in their favor leading up to their final two goals