Ligue 2 Review #12: Goals galore between Paris FC & Rodez, Clermont surprise Lorient

Match Reports
George Boxall
Published on 11/04/2024 at 16:23
2-minute read
The latest from another busy Ligue 2 matchday as Paris FC were held by Rodez in an entertaining draw whilst Clermont defeated Lorient.

Paris FC 3-3 Rodez: Six-goal thriller as Paris FC held by Rodez

Rodez have taken a liking to entertaining goal-scoring draws of late. After their dramatic draw against Lorient where goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi scored a wondrous last-minute equaliser, they repeated the scoreline against the league leaders. Nolan Galves opened the scoring for the visitors (10') before a strike from Lohann Doucet equalised around 20 minutes later (34'). Only minutes later saw the visitors go ahead once more thanks to a brace from Ibrahima Baldé (37' & 48'). Maxime Lopez grabbed one back for Les Parisiens (53') before Jean-Phillipe Krasso complete the comeback for the league leaders (67').

Clermont 2-1 Lorient: Les Lanciers surprise promotion-chasers Lorient

Laurent Batlles managed his side to his first win as Clermont manager, with Damian Da Silva (45') and Mohamed Douane (76') netting for the hosts to grab a vital three points. Lorient scored via the spot, with Tosin stepping up for the away side (81') but it was too little to stop the defeat for Lorient. 

Martigues 0-1 Red Star: Les Audoniens record second straight win against fellow promoted side


A late penalty from Hacéne Benali was enough for Red Star to secure a second straight win in Ligue 2 against fellow promoted side Martigues. L'Étoile Rouge were dominant throughout, but a handball offence right at the death would offer them the chance to secure the three points. Benali confidently dispatched to secure a vital three points in the race to stay up in Ligue 2.

Elsewhere in Ligue 2: 

  • Guingamp recorded a vital 3-0 win over Grenoble in the race for the play-offs, with Brighton Labeau (1') Jacques Siwe (57') and Amadou Sanga (67') on target for the Breton side.
  • Dunkerque continued their push in third place as they ran out 3-1 winners over Amiens at home. Skytta, Bardelli, and Courtet scored for Les Maritimes as Kaïboue was on target for the away side.
  • Caen won over Bastia to follow up on last week's win against Martigues, with Alex Mendy (31') and Bilal Brahimi (57') scoring for Les Normands who rose to 13th. 
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