Match report

Rodez Defeats Annecy 2-1 in Ligue 2 Thriller

Rodez
Rodez
2–1
FT
Annecy
Annecy
Oct 28, 2025

Rodez staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Annecy 2-1, sealing the victory in Ligue 2. The visitors took the lead through Amin Hbouch's strike but Rodez responded with goals from Rafal Lipinski and Sofiane Benchamma to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Rodez 2-1 Annecy
  • • Goal scorers for Rodez: Rafal Lipinski (77'), Sofiane Benchamma (90')
  • • Annecy's Goal scorer: Amin Hbouch (65')
  • • Yellow cards: T. Delphis, A. Casadei, I. Balde, A. Drouhin, T. Arconte

Lineups

Rodez

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Q. Braat (G)
  • 25 N. Galves (D)
  • 5 C. Jolibois (D)
  • 4 M. Magnin (D)
  • 3 R. Lipinski (D)
  • 15 E. Jean-Lambert
  • 8 W. Younoussa (M)
  • 6 J. Mendes (M)
  • 22 O. Joly (M)
  • 9 K. Nagera (F)
  • 18 I. Balde (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 E. Crombez
  • 14 M. Tourraine
  • 20 R. Ponti
  • 26 S. Benchamma
  • 13 F. Tait
  • 10 M. Baaloudj
  • 11 T. Arconte

Annecy

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 16 T. Callens (G)
  • 41 T. Delphis (D)
  • 18 A. Drouhin (D)
  • 27 J. Kouadio (D)
  • 6 F. Lajugie (M)
  • 29 A. Casadei (M)
  • 5 A. Kashi (M)
  • 23 M. Veillon (M)
  • 71 B. Toure (F)
  • 9 T. Rambaud (F)
  • 8 A. Hbouch (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 M. Gonzalez
  • 2 T. Rowe
  • 25 P. Venot
  • 20 J. Tiendrebeogo
  • 22 C. Billemaz
  • 28 A. Larose
  • 33 Q. Paris

Timeline

  1. Annecy
    23' Annecy Card · Yellow Card
    T. Delphis

    Handball

  2. Annecy
    29' Annecy Card · Yellow Card
    A. Casadei

    Foul

  3. Annecy
    55' Annecy subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Francois Lajugie · On: T. Rowe
  4. Annecy
    55' Annecy subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Casadei · On: P. Venot
  5. Rodez
    58' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    I. Balde

    Foul

  6. Rodez
    62' Rodez subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Younoussa · On: S. Benchamma
  7. Rodez
    62' Rodez subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Balde · On: T. Arconte
  8. Annecy
    65' Annecy Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Hbouch · Assist: P. Venot
  9. Annecy
    70' Annecy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Rambaud · On: A. Larose
  10. Annecy
    70' Annecy subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Toure · On: Q. Paris
  11. Rodez
    72' Rodez subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Galves · On: M. Tourraine
  12. Rodez
    72' Rodez subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Jean-Lambert · On: R. Ponti
  13. Annecy
    76' Annecy Card · Yellow Card
    A. Drouhin

    Time wasting

  14. Rodez
    76' Rodez subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Joly · On: F. Tait
  15. Rodez
    77' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lipinski · Assist: R. Ponti
  16. Rodez
    90' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    T. Arconte

    Argument

  17. Rodez
    90' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Benchamma · Assist: M. Tourraine

Match Stats

Stat Rodez Annecy
Fouls 12 16
Pass Accuracy 68% 70%
Offsides 6 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 8
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 370 312
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 0 2
Shots on Target 4 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 3
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 252 218
Shots Inside Box 4 6
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 1 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Amin Hbouch's goal at the 65th minute put Annecy in front, but Rafal Lipinski equalized just two minutes later with a well-taken strike.
  • ▸ Sofiane Benchamma scored the winning goal for Rodez in stoppage time, cementing their comeback and securing an important three points in Ligue 2.