Match report

PAU Stuns Estac Troyes with Resolute Defense, Ends 1–1 Draw (Ligue 2)

PAU
PAU
1–1
FT
Estac Troyes
Estac Troyes
Nov 3, 2025

PAU put up an impressive defensive display against a reduced Estac Troyes, securing a hard-fought 1-1 draw despite being down to ten men after the 17th minute. The game was evenly contested with both teams showcasing their strengths in attack and defense.

Key Facts

  • • PAU's R. Messi scored the opening goal at the 33rd minute.
  • • Estac Troyes' T. Bentayeb received a red card for a foul in the 17th minute, reducing his team to ten men.
  • • M. Diop equalized for Estac Troyes with a goal at the 62nd minute.
  • • PAU made several substitutions including N. Raveyre, G. Versini, and O. Sissoko.

Lineups

PAU

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 N. Raveyre (G)
  • 26 N. Glossoa (D)
  • 23 A. Briancon (D)
  • 97 D. Meddah (D)
  • 3 J. Kalulu (D)
  • 21 S. Beusnard (M)
  • 6 C. Fall (M)
  • 7 R. Messi (M)
  • 14 A. Bobichon (M)
  • 9 K. Dong (M)
  • 18 O. Sadik (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 E. Salles
  • 2 T. Pouilly
  • 19 Kante
  • 84 R. Touzghar
  • 87 E. Zuliani
  • 17 O. Sissoko
  • 10 G. Versini

Estac Troyes

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 40 H. Konate (G)
  • 2 L. Maronnier (D)
  • 6 A. Monfray (D)
  • 25 P. Gozzi (D)
  • 14 I. Boura (D)
  • 10 M. Ifnaoui (M)
  • 17 A. Mille (M)
  • 8 M. Diop (M)
  • 11 M. Detourbet (M)
  • 21 T. Bentayeb (F)
  • 5 M. Adeline (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Z. Boucher
  • 23 H. Gambor
  • 3 A. Ouzenadji
  • 12 E. Odede
  • 20 R. Ripart
  • 9 M. El Idrissy
  • 33 N. Donkor

Timeline

  1. Estac Troyes
    17' Estac Troyes Card · Red Card
    T. Bentayeb

    Foul

  2. PAU
    21' PAU subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Raveyre · On: E. Salles
  3. Estac Troyes
    24' Estac Troyes Card · Yellow Card
    M. El Idrissy

    Argument

  4. Estac Troyes
    24' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Adeline · On: M. El Idrissy
  5. PAU
    33' PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Messi
  6. PAU
    43' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    D. Meddah

    Foul

  7. Estac Troyes
    62' Estac Troyes Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Diop · Assist: M. Ifnaoui
  8. PAU
    64' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    K. Dong

    Foul

  9. PAU
    68' PAU subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Dong · On: G. Versini
  10. PAU
    69' PAU subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Sadik · On: O. Sissoko
  11. PAU
    75' PAU subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Bobichon · On: R. Touzghar
  12. PAU
    81' PAU subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Glossoa · On: Tom Pouilly
  13. PAU
    81' PAU subst · Substitution 6
    Off: S. Beusnard · On: E. Zuliani
  14. Estac Troyes
    83' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Detourbet · On: E. Odede

Match Stats

Stat PAU Estac Troyes
Fouls 15 5
Pass Accuracy 88% 84%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 18 9
Corners 9 1
Total Passes 582 358
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 8 1
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 511 299
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The red card to T. Bentayeb in the 17th minute significantly altered the game's momentum.
  • ▸ R. Messi’s goal at the 33rd minute gave PAU a crucial lead which they defended until Estac Troyes found an equalizer through M. Diop at the 62nd minute.