Cup

Full time

Key moments

  1. 61'

    Yellow card for Hehi

    For that foul, Hehi can be happy with just a yellow card; a red would have been deserved.

  2. 48'

    Yellow card for Gerard Manletan

    Gerard Manletan picks up a needless yellow card for arguing with the referee's decision.

  3. 46'

    Penalty converted by Guco

    Guco scores off the right post, that was a close one!

  4. 38'

    Goal for FC Lorient! Florian Capelle

    Florian Capelle!!! What a strike from 25 meters out, right into the top corner past Escandell!

  5. 35'

    Yellow card for Qori

    And yes, a yellow card! Qori shouldn't have disputed the referee's decision.

  6. 32'

    Goal for Rodez AF! Qori

    What a move from Qori, who pulls off a superb roulette before toe-poking the ball into the far side netting; F.Audard could only watch.

What a rollercoaster of emotions for the fans at the stadium! The match kicked off with Rodez AF drawing first blood in the 32nd minute, silencing the home crowd and making the FC Lorient faithful sweat. However, the visitors clearly thought they were auditioning for a rugby match rather than a football game, racking up fouls and picking up a yellow card by the 35th minute. FC Lorient, showing the composure of a team that refuses to be bullied, struck back almost immediately in the 38th minute to level the score. It was a classic "don't poke the bear" moment that shifted the momentum entirely. ⚽

The drama peaked right at the start of the second half when the referee pointed to the penalty spot in the 46th minute. FC Lorient stepped up and coolly dispatched the spot-kick, flipping the script and taking a 2-1 lead. While the home side did pick up a yellow card of their own shortly after, they managed to keep their heads while Rodez AF seemed determined to collect cards like they were trading stickers, adding another yellow to their tally in the 61st minute. The rest of the match was a frantic display of missed opportunities and desperate lunges from the visitors, who clearly forgot that the goal is the part of the net you actually want to hit.

By the final whistle, FC Lorient stood tall, holding onto their 2-1 victory despite a late, desperate surge from Rodez AF. While the visitors dominated the foul count—proving they were far more interested in stopping the game than playing it—the home side secured a well-deserved win through sheer persistence. It wasn't always pretty, and there were plenty of wayward shots flying into the stands, but in the world of football, a win is a win. FC Lorient takes the spoils, and Rodez AF heads home with nothing but a bruised ego and a pocket full of yellow cards. 🏆

Match details

On 01/11/2026 20:45

Le Moustoir (FC Lorient)

48250 spectators

Penalty shoot-out

F.Audard
289 pts
24 yrs
J.Morel
303 pts
24 yrs
M.Ciani
301 pts
24 yrs
S.Marchal
300 pts
24 yrs
F.Abriel
292 pts
25 yrs
Guco
304 pts
22 yrs
Fumu
303 pts
21 yrs
Florian C...
305 pts
23 yrs
Gerard Ma...
305 pts
23 yrs
B.Dieng
305 pts
24 yrs
K.Gameiro
307 pts
23 yrs
Escandell
273 pts
29 yrs
Qazu
283 pts
22 yrs
Sacha Andre
284 pts
29 yrs
Antonin D...
283 pts
25 yrs
Teky
284 pts
25 yrs
Hexi
282 pts
24 yrs
Hehi
283 pts
21 yrs
Clément L...
282 pts
25 yrs
Rookie le...
283 pts
24 yrs
Alex
283 pts
25 yrs
Qori
285 pts
19 yrs

Match commentary

  1. 91'

    Full time!

    FC Lorient players can congratulate themselves on a great victory over Rodez AF.

  2. 89'

    Save by F.Audard

    From a cut-back, Hehi hits a volley on target, but F.Audard tips it onto his right post! What a world-class play.

  3. 87'

    Free kick by Guco

    Guco strikes the free kick with power, but it goes straight to the keeper who gathers it at the second attempt.

  4. 87'

    Sacha Andre commits a deliberate obstruction on J.Morel. Watch out!

  5. 85'

    Perfect tackle by Florian Capelle on Hexi! The move was very dangerous! Florian Capelle arrived at just the right time!

  6. 82'

    Shot off target by Guco

    Guco picks up the ball 30 meters out in the center, doesn't hesitate, and fires with all his might, but it's over the bar.

  7. 79'

    In a duel with Qori, F.Abriel goes down easily! Unfortunately, the referee has been fooled.

  8. 76'

    What a move! After a dazzling dribbling display, B.Dieng plays a through ball to K.Gameiro, who misses his touch in front of goal... What a shame!

  9. 70'

    Rookie le Renard takes too long to release the ball and Sacha Andre is caught offside.

  10. 68'

    Shot off target by Guco

    Guco is through on goal after a superb pass from Florian Capelle, but he chips it too much and it goes over. Everyone thought that was in!

  11. 66'

    Shot off target by B.Dieng

    B.Dieng works the right flank before crossing. Gerard Manletan tries to volley it home but miscues completely. Goal kick.

  12. 61'

    Yellow card for Hehi

    For that foul, Hehi can be happy with just a yellow card; a red would have been deserved.

  13. 61'

    Hehi slides into Florian Capelle as he sprints with the ball; that is a foul.

  14. 57'

    Shot off target by Hexi

    Superb curling shot from Hexi that grazes the top left corner! That was close!

  15. 52'

    Gerard Manletan humiliates Sacha Andre with his dribbling to enter the box. He pulls the ball back for a teammate, but a defender gets there first.

  16. 48'

    Yellow card for Gerard Manletan

    Gerard Manletan picks up a needless yellow card for arguing with the referee's decision.

  17. 48'

    Alex starts to accelerate, but is abruptly stopped by a violent tackle from Gerard Manletan, who commits a very bad foul.

  18. 46'

    Penalty converted by Guco

    Guco scores off the right post, that was a close one!

  19. 46'

    Penalty to FC Lorient

    The referee points to the penalty spot! It looked like the foul was outside the box, though. Regardless, Guco is already focused and getting ready to shoot.

  20. 46'

    Hard tackle by Rookie le Renard on Gerard Manletan, the referee is forced to blow for a foul.

  21. 45'

    Back under way!

    C'est reparti pour 45 minutes, s'ils ne veulent pas terminer sur un score nul, il va falloir hausser le rythme.

  22. 45+1'

    Half-time

    Et c'est la mi-temps, aucune équipe n'a pris l'avantage. Tout reste à faire.

  23. 41'

    Save by Escandell

    Fumu took his time to lob Escandell... perhaps too much time, as a defender's head comes to the rescue.

  24. 38'

    Goal for FC Lorient! Florian Capelle

    Florian Capelle!!! What a strike from 25 meters out, right into the top corner past Escandell!

  25. 35'

    Yellow card for Qori

    And yes, a yellow card! Qori shouldn't have disputed the referee's decision.

  26. 35'

    Qori catches J.Morel's ankle with that tackle; he needs to be careful. The referee blows for a foul.

  27. 32'

    Goal for Rodez AF! Qori

    What a move from Qori, who pulls off a superb roulette before toe-poking the ball into the far side netting; F.Audard could only watch.

  28. 30'

    Shot off target by K.Gameiro

    K.Gameiro has no options and fires... straight into the stands. He probably wanted to give the ball to his wife.

  29. 29'

    Shot off target by B.Dieng

    B.Dieng tries his luck from way out. A half-hearted strike that ends up at least fifteen meters wide of the goal.

  30. 23'

    Save by F.Audard

    Qori tries a shot from 30 meters out, but F.Audard pushes the ball onto the right post.

  31. 18'

    Miscommunication between F.Abriel and Fumu when there was a great chance to be had...

  32. 14'

    Save by Escandell

    B.Dieng fires a great shot on goal, but Escandell saves it without much trouble.

  33. 10'

    Undeniable foul! Hehi tackles S.Marchal with both feet off the ground!

  34. 5'

    Qazu and Qori are putting on a show, toying with the opposing defense with a series of one-twos!

  35. 0'

    Kick-off

    Kick-off for this derby between FC Lorient and Rodez AF; this is an important match for both teams.

Key stats

FC Lorient Rodez AF
69% Possession 31%
2 Goals 1
5 Shots on target 3
5 Shots off target 1
1 Fouls 6
1 Yellow cards 2
0 Red cards 0
0 Injuries 0

Scorers

  • Guco 46'
  • Florian Capelle 38'

Scorers

  • Qori 32'

Goalkeeper

Defence

Midfield

  • 46'(Pen)
  • 38'

Attack

  • 48'

Substitutes

Goalkeeper

Defence

Midfield

  • 61'

Attack

  • 32'35'

Substitutes

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