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Grenoble edges out Laval in thrilling Ligue 2 encounter
Laval, France – Grenoble Foot 38 secured a 2-1 victory over Stade Lavallois at the Stade Francis Le Basser in a captivating Ligue 2 matchday 29 clash. The game was characterized by high intensity and end-to-end action.
Laval took the early lead with a goal from E. Montet in the 9th minute, assisted by M. Sellouki. However, Grenoble fought back strongly in the latter stages of the first half, equalizing in the 40th minute through J. Benet (assisted by S. Delos). M. Xantippe then put Grenoble ahead just before halftime (45′), assisted by J. Olaitan.
Despite Laval’s superior possession (54%), Grenoble proved more clinical in front of goal, registering 11 shots (3 on target) compared to Laval’s 10 (4 on target). Laval’s attempts to fight back included 6 corner kicks, but they couldn’t convert them into goals.
The second half saw the tension rise, with a yellow card for M. Adilehou and a late red card for A. Goncalves for Laval hindering their comeback efforts. The final scoreline of 2-1 reflected Grenoble’s superior finishing despite Laval’s greater territorial dominance. The match was officiated by Pierre Gaillouste.
Substitutions laval: at minute 58 J. Roye came in and J. Adeoti went out., at minute 58 K. Zohi came in and A. Cherni went out., at minute 69 T. Thomas came in and M. Sellouki went out., at minute 76 A. Goncalves came in and T. Vargas went out., at minute 76 S. Doucoure came in and M. Camara went out.
Substitutions grenoble: at minute 68 Y. Diaby came in and A. Jabbari went out., at minute 75 S. Diba came in and J. Benet went out., at minute 86 E. Sylvestre came in and M. Xantippe went out., at minute 86 N. Zahui came in and J. Olaitan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Laval
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