English
Goalless Draw in Tense Clash Between Clermont Foot and Estac Troyes
Clermont-Ferrand, France – Clermont Foot and Estac Troyes played to a 0-0 draw in a match corresponding to the second round of Ligue 2 at the Stade Gabriel-Montpied. The match, officiated by Alexandre Perreau Niel, was marked by intensity and numerous cards, including a red card in the final minute for Clermont Foot.
The match was characterized by a contested midfield, with a slight dominance in possession for Clermont Foot (52%), although without managing to translate it into clear scoring opportunities. In fact, only one of their four shots was on target. On the other hand, Estac Troyes, with 48% possession, tried to create danger with 10 shots, although only two of them found the opponent’s goal.
The first half was interrupted by a series of yellow cards for Estac Troyes, with M. Detourbet, I. Boura and A. Phliponeau cautioned before halftime. The intensity continued in the second half, with J. Gastien and L. Socka Bongue receiving yellow cards for Clermont Foot.
The most controversial moment of the match came in the 90th minute, when a goal by I. Fakili for Clermont Foot was disallowed for offside after VAR review. The frustration on the home bench translated into a red card for S. Mazeyrat in added time.
In summary, a tense and hard-fought match that ended without goals, reflecting the lack of effectiveness of both teams in the attacking zone.
Substitutions estac troyes: at minute 57 A. Phliponeau came in and M. Adeline went out., at minute 79 M. Detourbet came in and M. Ifnaoui went out., at minute 90 M. El Idrissy came in and A. Nade went out.
Substitutions clermont foot: at minute 68 J. Gastien came in and H. Keita went out., at minute 69 O. Diop came in and L. Socka Bongue went out., at minute 78 K. Bamba came in and I. Fakili went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Clermont Foot
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