Against Laval, a Ligue 2 team, FC Rouen put in a good performance in a match that ended in a draw.
Facing a higher-ranked team, the Red Devils had more opportunities than their opponents in the first half. But it was Laval who proved more clinical, opening the scoring early in the game through Sellouki (0-1, 10′).
After the break and four changes at halftime, Rouen continued their strong performance. The FCR continued to have more chances than Laval. The Red Devils were rewarded on the hour mark, equalizing with a fine move finished off by Tilliez (1-1, 61′).
Rouen and Laval ended the match with a draw. FCR will play again in two days against Avranches.
Match report
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Stade Henri Breux, Evron
FC Rouen 1899 – Laval: 1-1 (0-1)
Goal scorer for Rouen: Tilliez (61′).
FC Rouen 1899 (1st half): Lucas Royes – Dany Goprou, Formose Mendy, Clément Bassin – Nassim Titebah, Omar Bezzekhami, Mustapha Benzia, Kenny Rocha, Antonin Cartillier – Valentin Fuss, Raphael Gerbeaud.
FC Rouen 1899 (2nd half): Axel Temperton – Dany Goprou (Touré, 69′), Enzo Genton, Clément Bassin – Nassim Titebah (Ait Moujane, 69′), Victor Tilliez, Mustapha Benzia (Goprou, 78′), Kenny Rocha, Antonin Cartillier (Borne – trial, 69′) – Jason Mbock, Raphael Gerbeaud (Faye, 69′).
Coach: Régis Brouard.