English
Lorient secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Rodez at the Stade du Moustoir – Yves Allainmat. The match, part of Ligue 2’s 25th round, saw Lorient dominate possession with 65%. Rodez took the lead in the 27th minute with a goal from T. Bentayeb, assisted by A. Abdallah. However, Lorient responded swiftly, equalizing before halftime through P. Katseris (assisted by M. Talbi). In the second half, Lorient took complete control. E. J. Kroupi scored a penalty in the 73rd minute, and L. Abergel sealed the victory with a goal in the 88th. Despite Rodez’s efforts, Lorient’s superior attack (20 shots, 5 on target) proved decisive. Lorient’s accuracy and clinical finishing were key to their win. Rodez received yellow cards in the 72nd and 79th minutes.
Substitutions lorient: at minute 46 S. Soumano came in and A. Tosin went out., at minute 81 J. Mvuka Mugisha came in and P. Katseris went out., at minute 83 B. Fadiga came in and E. J. Kroupi went out., at minute 90 F. Mendy came in and J. Makengo went out.
Substitutions rodez: at minute 67 W. Younoussa came in and W. Taibi went out., at minute 67 A. Trouillet came in and D. Mazou-Sacko went out., at minute 76 I. Balde came in and T. Bentayeb went out., at minute 76 M. Bouchouari came in and A. Abdallah went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Lorient
Rodez
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