On 20 August one of the matches of the 2nd round of the French football championship took place. Reims (France) and Clermont (France) met.
French Championship, 2nd round
Reims (France) - Clermont (France) - 2:0 ( 1:0)
Goals: Marshall Munetsi (17), Daramy (85).
Review of the match Reims - Clermont:
Reims defeats Clermont Foot in Ligue 1 match In a much-anticipated Ligue 1 match, Reims scored a solid 2-0 win over Clermont Foot at the Stade Auguste-Delaune II. The first half of the match was played under the dictation of Reims, who managed to score as early as the 17th minute. A well-executed attack led to a goal by M. Munetsi, and Reims went into the break with a significant 1-0 lead. Munetsi's impressive strike showed his skill and determination. At the start of the second half, both teams were keen to make progress. Reims took the initiative by making two important substitutions in the 61st minute. J. Wilson-Esbrand replaced T. De Smet and K. Nakamura came on in place of M. Daramy. These changes brought fresh energy to the Reims game, to which Clermont Foot responded with their own substitutions in the 62nd minute. J. Gastien was replaced by Y. Manien, and G. Chiei came on in place of K. Andric. Clermont Foot hoped that these substitutions would help them regain control of the game, but Reims continued to defend confidently. In the 72nd minute of the match, both teams continued to make tactical changes.
Clermont Foot substituted M. Zeffane in place of K. O. Konate and J. Allevina in place of J. Bela. Reims also made changes in the line-up, replacing O. Diakite with M. Diakhona and A. Richardson with T. Teuma. Reims sealed the victory in the 84th minute when M. Darami scored the team's second goal of the match. Daramy's clinical play left no chance for the Clermont Foot goalkeeper, and his goal effectively secured three points for Reims. In the final minutes of the game, both teams made one more substitution each. Reims replaced M. Munetsi with V. Atangana Edoa, and Clermont Foot replaced B. Boutobba with M. Veteska. These changes were aimed at maintaining control and playing out the remaining time. The final whistle sounded and Reims celebrated a deserved victory over Clermont Foot. The team's confident play and effective substitutions allowed them to dominate the match and secure a clean sheet. The thrilling encounter between Reims and Clermont Foot demonstrated the competitive nature of Ligue 1. With impressive skill, strategic substitutions and two lucky goals, Reims were deserved winners.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Montpellier - Reims, Clermont - Metz.
Statistics of the match Reims - Clermont:
Reims | Clermont | |
---|---|---|
4 | Kicks to the goal | 4 |
8 | Hits | 11 |
2 | Blocked shots | 1 |
7 | Penalty kicks | 7 |
1 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 4 |
9 | Offences | 6 |
3 | Corner | 10 |
5 | Offsides | 2 |
46% | Ball possession | 54% |
0 | Yellow cards | 0 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
4 | Keeper saves | 2 |
420 | Total assists | 471 |
328 | Accurate assists | 384 |
78% | Accuracy of passes | 82% |