Angers 3:1 Les Herbiers — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Pierrick Capelle was the standout performer as Angers beat Les Herbiers 3-1 in a Club Friendly, setting up their next friendly against US Créteil-Lusitanos on July 25th.

Les Herbiers stunned Angers early, taking a 17th-minute lead after Mamadou Usman Simbakoli had opened the scoring for the home side in the 9th minute. Jim Allevinah turned the match decisively in Angers' favour with two second-half goals, netting in the 69th and 80th minutes to complete the comeback and secure the win.

The match statistics reveal a curious contest: possession was dead even at 50% each, but Angers dominated territory through set pieces, earning eight corners to Les Herbiers' none. Despite not scoring, Pierrick Capelle earned a 7.45 rating to be named the standout player, having orchestrated the midfield control that allowed Allevinah to flourish. Angers now face US Créteil-Lusitanos in their next friendly.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Angers vs Les Herbiers?

Angers 3-1 Les Herbiers (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Mamadou Usman Simbakoli (9') for Angers; Jim Allevinah (69') for Angers; Jim Allevinah (80') for Angers.