Match report

PAU Defeats Laval 1–0 in Ligue 2 Clash

PAU
PAU
1–0
FT
Laval
Laval
Sep 23, 2025

In a tightly contested match at Stade Monge, PAU held off Laval to secure a vital 1–0 victory. The lone goal came from R. Messi in the 53rd minute, with an assist from R. Touzghar. Despite multiple substitutions and yellow cards on both sides, PAU's defense remained steadfast, ensuring they claimed all three points in this Ligue 2 encounter.

Key Facts

  • • PAU defeated Laval with a final score of 1–0
  • • Goal scored by R. Messi (53') assisted by R. Touzghar
  • • T. Vargas and W. Bianda from Laval received yellow cards in the first half
  • • E. Zuliani, Kante, and D. Meddah from PAU were also shown yellow cards during the match

Lineups

PAU

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 22 N. Raveyre (G)
  • 26 N. Glossoa (D)
  • 19 Kante (D)
  • 25 J. Ruiz (D)
  • 3 J. Kalulu (D)
  • 87 E. Zuliani (M)
  • 84 R. Touzghar (M)
  • 97 D. Meddah (M)
  • 9 K. Dong (M)
  • 7 R. Messi (F)
  • 14 A. Bobichon (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 E. Salles
  • 23 A. Briancon
  • 4 S. Karamoko
  • 21 S. Beusnard
  • 11 K. Gasnier
  • 18 O. Sadik
  • 17 O. Sissoko

Laval

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Samassa (G)
  • 7 T. Vargas (D)
  • 23 Y. Tavares (D)
  • 3 W. Bianda (D)
  • 21 Y. Aradj (D)
  • 22 N. Mupemba (M)
  • 14 C. Mandouki (M)
  • 6 S. Sanna (M)
  • 20 E. Clavreul (M)
  • 18 M. Tchokounte (F)
  • 28 J. Maggiotti (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Hautbois
  • 4 P. Ouaneh
  • 2 T. Pellenard
  • 26 W. Benard
  • 8 T. Thomas
  • 10 M. Sellouki
  • 27 A. Faurand-Tournaire

Timeline

  1. Laval
    ?' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    T. Vargas

    Argument

  2. Laval
    25' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    W. Bianda

    Foul

  3. PAU
    29' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    Kante

    Foul

  4. PAU
    45' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    E. Zuliani

    Foul

  5. PAU
    53' PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Messi · Assist: R. Touzghar
  6. Laval
    61' Laval subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Clavreul · On: M. Sellouki
  7. PAU
    62' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    D. Meddah

    Foul

  8. PAU
    64' PAU subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Zuliani · On: O. Sadik
  9. PAU
    65' PAU subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Touzghar · On: S. Beusnard
  10. PAU
    65' PAU subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Messi · On: O. Sissoko
  11. Laval
    73' Laval subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Maggiotti · On: Titouan Thomas
  12. Laval
    74' Laval subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Bianda · On: Théo Pellenard
  13. Laval
    74' Laval subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Vargas · On: A. Faurand-Tournaire
  14. PAU
    82' PAU subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Bobichon · On: K. Gasnier
  15. PAU
    85' PAU subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Dong · On: S. Karamoko

Match Stats

Stat PAU Laval
Fouls 10 18
Pass Accuracy 89% 86%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 5
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 504 519
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 447 446
Shots Inside Box 12 3
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Messi's goal at 53' shifted momentum decisively in favor of PAU, giving them a lead they would not relinquish.
  • ▸ Substitutions for both teams later in the game aimed to capitalize on or counteract this momentum shift, with Laval making multiple changes but failing to find an equalizer.