Match report

Le Mans Hold Off Estac Troyes in Thrilling Ligue 2 Draw (2–2)

Le Mans
Le Mans
2–2
FT
Estac Troyes
Estac Troyes
Oct 3, 2025

Le Mans staged an impressive comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against Estac Troyes, in what was a highly competitive Ligue 2 encounter. After going behind with two goals from T. Bentayeb for Estac Troyes, Le Mans rallied through Wissam Harhouz and Louis Calodat's late strike ensured the points were shared.

Key Facts

  • • Le Mans 2–2 Estac Troyes (Ligue 2 match on October 3rd, 2025)
  • • Wissam Harhouz scored for Le Mans at the 61st minute.
  • • T. Bentayeb scored twice for Estac Troyes in the 73rd and 75th minutes respectively.
  • • Louis Calodat equalized for Le Mans with a goal at the 90th minute.

Lineups

Le Mans

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 98 N. Kocik (G)
  • 18 L. Buades (D)
  • 21 T. Eyoum
  • 17 S. Yohou (D)
  • 5 H. Voyer (D)
  • 22 L. Calodat (D)
  • 24 M. Robin (M)
  • 6 E. Quarshie (M)
  • 10 J. Vercruysse (M)
  • 9 A. Rabillard (F)
  • 25 D. Gueye (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 E. Hatfout
  • 3 I. Cossier
  • 8 A. Lauray
  • 7 M. Gomes
  • 19 B. Guillaume
  • 20 W. Harhouz
  • 26 B. Oggad

Estac Troyes

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 16 N. Lemaitre (G)
  • 44 Y. Titi (D)
  • 6 A. Monfray (D)
  • 25 P. Gozzi (D)
  • 14 I. Boura (D)
  • 8 M. Diop (M)
  • 10 M. Ifnaoui (M)
  • 17 A. Mille (M)
  • 5 M. Adeline (M)
  • 15 J. Assoumou (M)
  • 21 T. Bentayeb (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 H. Konate
  • 23 H. Gambor
  • 35 R. Murcy
  • 11 M. Detourbet
  • 9 M. El Idrissy
  • 12 E. Odede
  • 3 A. Ouzenadji

Timeline

  1. Estac Troyes
    27' Estac Troyes Card · Yellow Card
    M. Adeline

    Foul

  2. Le Mans
    37' Le Mans Card · Yellow Card
    Samuel Yohou

    Foul

  3. Estac Troyes
    42' Estac Troyes Card · Yellow Card
    Paolo Gozzi

    Foul

  4. Estac Troyes
    44' Estac Troyes Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolas Lemaitre

    Argument

  5. Le Mans
    60' Le Mans subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Rabillard · On: W. Harhouz
  6. Le Mans
    61' Le Mans subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Quarshie · On: A. Lauray
  7. Le Mans
    61' Le Mans Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Harhouz
  8. Estac Troyes
    69' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Adeline · On: M. Detourbet
  9. Estac Troyes
    73' Estac Troyes Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Bentayeb
  10. Estac Troyes
    75' Estac Troyes Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Bentayeb · Assist: J. Assoumou
  11. Estac Troyes
    77' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Bentayeb · On: M. El Idrissy
  12. Le Mans
    79' Le Mans subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Robin · On: B. Guillaume
  13. Le Mans
    79' Le Mans subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Buades · On: B. Oggad
  14. Estac Troyes
    87' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ifnaoui · On: H. Gambor
  15. Estac Troyes
    87' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Assoumou · On: A. Ouzenadji
  16. Le Mans
    90' Le Mans Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Calodat · Assist: D. Gueye

Match Stats

Stat Le Mans Estac Troyes
Fouls 17 12
Pass Accuracy 81% 82%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 1 6
Total Passes 438 363
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 6 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 353 297
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Bentayeb's brace for Estac Troyes (goals in 73rd and 75th minutes) gave them an early lead but failed to capitalize on their advantage.
  • ▸ Louis Calodat's late goal at the 90th minute secured a crucial draw for Le Mans, keeping the match competitive until the final whistle.