FCR caught late by VA

FCR were once again pegged back in the dying moments to draw with Valenciennes at Diochon.

Once again, FC Rouen dropped points in the dying minutes. The Red Devils took the lead at the break, thanks to Diawoye Diarra who perfectly converted a penalty awarded by Benkaid (1-0, 36′). This goal kept Rouennais in front until the very last moment, when Antoine equalized with a long-range shot that was blocked… (1-1, 89′).

A late equalizer after FCR had conceded very few chances to VA. Valenciennes tried to bring the danger, but the Rouen defense was solid.

At the other end, the Red Devils were dangerous, notably through Ferrah, who unfortunately found the outside netting after a fine back-heel from Diarra. The gap remained at just one goal… Insufficient, as VA equalized at the end of the game.

Game sheet
Saturday 14th September 2024
Stade Robert-Diochon
FC Rouen 1899 – Valenciennes FC : – (1-0)
Referee: M. Ustartiz.

Attendance: 5254 spectators.

Goals for Rouen: Diarra (36′, pen); for Valenciennes: Antoine (89′).

Warnings for Rouen: Mion (62′), Sanson (63′); for Valenciennes: Moursou (43′), Poha (62′)

FC Rouen 1899: Axel Maraval- Dany Goprou (Aït Moujane, 60′), Paul Lehoux, Valentin Sanson, Clément Bassin (cap.), Mathieu Mion – Mustapha Benzia, Malik Abdelmoula (Bezzekhami, 46′) – Ichem Ferrah (Letono, 88′) , Diawoye Diarra, Hicham Benkaid (Mbock, 80′).

Substitutes : Yazid Aït Moujane, Ahmad Allée, Omar Bezzekhami, Jason Mbock, Christ Letono.

Coach: Maxime D’Ornano.

Valenciennes: Jean Louchet – Lucas Buades, Jordan Poha, Lucas Woudenberg, Bakaye Dibassy (cap.) (Masson, 28′), Byani Mpata – Daouda Traoré (Lilepo, 59′), Rémy Boissier (Sissoko, 76′), Jean Eric Moursou (Moke, 59′) – Mathias Oyewusi, Nick Venema (Antoine, 59′).

Substitutes : Carney Anthony, Makabi Lilepo, Julien Masson, Exoce Moke, Sambou Sissoko.

Coach: Ahmed Kantari.