On 4 February, one of the matches of the 20th round of the French football championship took place. Reims (France) and Toulouse (France) met.
French Championship, 20th round
Reims (France) - Toulouse (France) - 2:3 (0:3)
Goals: Teuma (49), Sergio Akime (90+1) - C. Mavissa Elebi (11), S. Babicka (31), T. Dallinga (45+2).
Warnings: N. Schmidt (18), B. Stambouli (21), T. De Smet (24), Rasmus Nicolaisen (56), G. Suazo (87).
Review of the match Reims - Toulouse:
In a thrilling encounter between Reims and Toulouse in Ligue 1, fans witnessed a rollercoaster of emotions. The match, played at the Stade Auguste-Delaune, witnessed an incredible turn of events after a dominant first half performance by Toulouse, who led 3-0. However, Reims fought back in the second half, managing to score two goals to bring the final score to 3-2 in favour of Toulouse. The start of the match was swift, and the first goal did not take long to arrive. Already in the 11th minute Toulouse player K. Mavissa Elebi hit the net, putting his team ahead. This goal set the tone for Toulouse, who continued to dominate the match. Reims faced disciplinary problems throughout the game, with both teams receiving yellow cards. In the 18th minute N. Schmidt of Toulouse was suspended, followed by B. Stambouli and T. De Scembe. Stambouli and T. De Smet of Reims on the 21st and 24th minutes respectively. These fouls disrupted the rhythm of Reims' play and allowed Toulouse to maintain control of the game. In the 31st minute, Toulouse struck again - S. Babicka hit the net, increasing their lead to 2-0. Shortly before the break in the gate "Toulouse" was awarded a penalty, and T. Dallinga made no mistake, realising it. It seemed that with the score 3:0 "Toulouse" doomed to victory, but in the second half "Reims" came on the field in full force. In the 49th minute T. Teuma scored the decisive goal for Reims, giving them a glimmer of hope. This goal lifted the spirits of the hosts and their fans, breathing new life into the match.
In the 56th minute, Toulouse's R. Nicolaisen received a yellow card as Reims continued to push for another goal. Reims made their first substitution in the 63rd minute, bringing on A. Richardson in place of T. Coudou. Toulouse also made a substitution: N. Schmidt replaced K. Casseres in the 63rd minute. As the match progressed, Toulouse made a series of substitutions in the 73rd and 74th minutes, bringing on M. Desler, V. Kamanzi, S. Babicka and Y. Gboho. Reims responded with their own substitutions in the 76th minute, bringing A. Koné and M. Munetsi into the game. As the game drew to a close, Reims continued to push forward. In the 82nd minute, Y. Abdelhamid was replaced by J. Fofana, hoping to make an impact on the game. In the 87th minute, Toulouse's J. Suazo received a yellow card for a foul. In the final minutes of the game, Reims found salvation when in the 90th minute, S. Akyeme scored a goal, making the score 3:2. This late goal sparked a thrilling finale in which Reims threw everything they had into levelling the score. In a desperate attempt to maintain the advantage, Toulouse made their fifth and final substitution, bringing on A. Donnum instead of N. Skytta. However, Reims were still unable to find the elusive goal, and the match ended in a 3-2 victory for Toulouse. This match showed the unpredictability and excitement of football, with Toulouse dominating the first half and Reims making a valiant attempt to get back on track in the second half. Both teams showed their fighting spirit and determination, making it an unforgettable match for the fans in attendance and those watching from home.
In the next round, the following matches await the opponents: Lorient vs Reims, Toulouse vs Nantes.
Statistics of the match Reims - Toulouse:
Reims | Toulouse | |
---|---|---|
3 | Kicks to the goal | 4 |
11 | Kicks | 9 |
2 | Blocked shots | 4 |
5 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
6 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
13 | Offences | 16 |
7 | Corner | 5 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
62% | Ball possession | 38% |
2 | Yellow cards | 3 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
1 | Keeper saves | 1 |
477 | Total assists | 310 |
396 | Accurate assists | 232 |
83% | Accuracy of passes | 75% |