Match report

Rodez and Reims Draw 2-2 in Ligue 2 Clash

Rodez
Rodez
2–2
FT
Reims
Reims
Oct 17, 2025

In a captivating encounter at the Stade Albert-Thomas, Rodez secured a hard-fought draw against Reims with both teams ending in a 2–2 deadlock. O. Joly and I. Balde were the goalscorers for Rodez, while K. Nakamura and A. Tia found the back of the net for Reims.

Key Facts

  • • Olivier Joly scored the opening goal for Rodez at 20 minutes.
  • • Keisuke Nakamura equalized for Reims in the first half, assisted by Teuma Téouma.
  • • A. Tia put Reims ahead with his strike at 54 minutes.
  • • Ibrahima Balde scored the equalizer for Rodez at 86 minutes.

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
  • 26 S. Benchamma (M)
  • 6 J. Mendes (M)
  • 22 O. Joly (M)
  • 9 K. Nagera (F)
  • 11 T. Arconte (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 L. Margueron
  • 20 R. Ponti
  • 14 M. Tourraine
  • 7 M. Achi
  • 8 W. Younoussa
  • 10 M. Baaloudj
  • 18 I. Balde

Reims

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 29 E. Jaouen (G)
  • 3 H. Sekine (D)
  • 92 A. Kone (D)
  • 5 N. Pallois (D)
  • 18 S. Akieme (D)
  • 87 A. Tia (M)
  • 6 T. Leoni (M)
  • 7 A. Leautey (M)
  • 10 T. Teuma (M)
  • 17 K. Nakamura (M)
  • 77 N. Bassette (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 A. Olliero
  • 28 Elie
  • 4 M. Busi
  • 23 Y. Demoncy
  • 86 Zabi
  • 58 T. Diarra
  • 85 H. Ibrahim

Timeline

  1. Rodez
    13' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    S. Benchamma

    Foul

  2. Rodez
    20' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Joly · Assist: N. Galves
  3. Reims
    45' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Nakamura · Assist: T. Teuma
  4. Reims
    46' Reims subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Norman Bassette · On: H. Ibrahim
  5. Reims
    54' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Tia
  6. Reims
    64' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kone

    Foul

  7. Rodez
    70' Rodez subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Galves · On: M. Tourraine
  8. Reims
    70' Reims subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Tia · On: Y. Demoncy
  9. Reims
    70' Reims subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Teuma · On: Zabi
  10. Reims
    72' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Demoncy

    Foul

  11. Reims
    76' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    Sergio Akieme

    Foul

  12. Rodez
    85' Rodez subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Arconte · On: M. Baaloudj
  13. Rodez
    85' Rodez subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Nagera · On: I. Balde
  14. Rodez
    86' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Balde · Assist: S. Benchamma
  15. Reims
    90'+4 Reims Card · Yellow Card
    Zabi

    Foul

  16. Rodez
    90' Rodez subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Benchamma · On: R. Ponti

Match Stats

Stat Rodez Reims
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 74% 85%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 13
Corners 2 10
Total Passes 269 557
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 3 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 33% 67%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 198 472
Shots Inside Box 7 11
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Reims leveled the score through Keisuke Nakamura just before halftime, shifting momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Ibrahima Balde's late equalizer for Rodez ensured they maintained a competitive edge and secured a crucial point.