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Thrilling Draw Between Le Havre and Lorient in a Yellow Card-Laden Match
Le Havre and Lorient played out a vibrant draw, with both teams displaying intensity from the initial whistle. The match, held at the Stade Océane in Le Havre, was marked by numerous yellow cards and a contested midfield battle.
Le Havre dominated possession with 60%, generating 12 shots, although only 2 were on target. Their early dominance was thwarted when A. Toure missed a penalty in the 4th minute. However, the home side managed to open the score in the minute 4 after the missed penalty. Lorient responded with a goal by A. Tosin in the 21st minute, leveling the score thanks to an assist from D. Karim.
In the second half, Le Havre tied with a goal from I. Soumare in the 47th minute, assisted by G. Lloris. Despite their efforts and greater ball possession, Le Havre failed to overcome Lorient’s solid defense. The match was characterized by physical play, reflected in the numerous fouls committed by both teams and the nine yellow cards shown by referee Abdelatif Kherradji. Lorient, despite having less possession, knew how to take advantage of its opportunities and maintain the tie.
Substitutions lorient: at minute 62 M. Bamba came in and S. Soumano went out., at minute 62 A. Tosin came in and J. Makengo went out., at minute 74 T. Le Bris came in and J. Mvuka Mugisha went out.
Substitutions le havre: at minute 63 Y. Kechta came in and R. Ndiaye went out., at minute 63 F. Doucoure came in and Y. Namli went out., at minute 77 A. Samatta came in and D. Pizarro went out., at minute 85 A. Toure came in and F. Mambimbi went out., at minute 85 T. Delaine came in and E. K. Vinette went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Le Havre
Lorient
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