Match report

Dunkerque Stuns Laval with Late Comeback, Wins 2-1 (Ligue 2)

Laval
Laval
1–2
FT
Dunkerque
Dunkerque
Dec 12, 2025

Dunkerque secured an impressive come-from-behind win over Laval in their Ligue 2 match, overcoming a man disadvantage for Laval and finishing with two late goals. Early on, E. Clavreul put Laval ahead from a T. Vargas assist, but Dunkerque found the equalizer through a penalty by T. Robinet shortly after Y. Tavares was sent off for Laval. The momentum shifted in favor of Dunkerque as they capitalized to score another goal and secure their victory.

Key Facts

  • • Laval 1–2 Dunkerque (Final Score)
  • • E. Clavreul opened the scoring for Laval at minute 18 with an assist from T. Vargas
  • • Y. Tavares was sent off for Laval at minute 44, leaving them a man short
  • • T. Robinet scored both goals for Dunkerque at minutes 35 and 58

Lineups

Laval

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Samassa (G)
  • 4 P. Ouaneh (D)
  • 23 Y. Tavares (D)
  • 3 W. Bianda (D)
  • 35 L. Samb (D)
  • 7 T. Vargas (M)
  • 6 S. Sanna (M)
  • 14 C. Mandouki (M)
  • 20 E. Clavreul (M)
  • 9 M. Camara (F)
  • 28 J. Maggiotti (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Hautbois
  • 2 T. Pellenard
  • 26 W. Benard
  • 10 M. Sellouki
  • 27 A. Faurand-Tournaire
  • 34 E. Maddy
  • 18 M. Tchokounte

Dunkerque

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 60 M. Niflore (G)
  • 2 A. Georgen (D)
  • 23 V. Sasso (D)
  • 22 V. Mayela (D)
  • 21 G. Kondo (D)
  • 6 P. Diong (M)
  • 80 G. Yassine (M)
  • 8 A. Sekongo (M)
  • 20 E. Bardeli (M)
  • 77 A. Zossou (M)
  • 9 T. Robinet (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Lavin
  • 27 A. Linguet
  • 18 M. Diop
  • 11 A. Daho
  • 10 M. Essimi
  • 19 A. Kante
  • 7 E. Sylvestre

Timeline

  1. Laval
    7' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    L. Samb

    Foul

  2. Laval
    18' Laval Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Clavreul · Assist: T. Vargas
  3. Laval
    33' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Tavares

    Argument

  4. Dunkerque
    35' Dunkerque Goal · Penalty
    T. Robinet
  5. Laval
    44' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Tavares

    Foul

  6. Laval
    44' Laval Card · Red Card
    Y. Tavares

    Foul

  7. Laval
    46' Laval subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Maggiotti · On: W. Benard
  8. Dunkerque
    50' Dunkerque Card · Yellow Card
    G. Kondo

    Foul

  9. Dunkerque
    53' Dunkerque Card · Yellow Card
    Victor Mayela

    Foul

  10. Dunkerque
    58' Dunkerque Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Robinet · Assist: G. Yassine
  11. Dunkerque
    71' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Diong · On: Allan Linguet
  12. Dunkerque
    71' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Sekongo · On: M. Diop
  13. Laval
    72' Laval subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Vargas · On: E. Maddy
  14. Laval
    72' Laval subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mamadou Camara · On: M. Tchokounte
  15. Dunkerque
    81' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Aristide Zossou · On: M. Essimi
  16. Laval
    85' Laval subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Mandouki · On: M. Sellouki
  17. Laval
    85' Laval subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Clavreul · On: A. Faurand-Tournaire
  18. Dunkerque
    86' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Yassine · On: A. Daho
  19. Dunkerque
    86' Dunkerque subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Bardeli · On: E. Sylvestre
  20. Laval
    87' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    W. Benard

    Foul

  21. Dunkerque
    90'+2 Dunkerque Card · Yellow Card
    A. Daho

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Laval Dunkerque
Fouls 13 16
Pass Accuracy 76% 91%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 4 10
Corners 2 7
Total Passes 323 606
Yellow Cards 4 4
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 3 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 0 2
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 247 554
Shots Inside Box 1 10
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 3 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came when Y. Tavares was sent off, leaving Laval with ten men and allowing Dunkerque to equalize through a penalty by T. Robinet at minute 35.
  • ▸ Dunkerque took control in the second half, scoring another goal from G. Yassine's assist by T. Robinet at minute 58, sealing their comeback.