Stade Lavallois 2:4 Caen — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Caen beat Stade Lavallois 4-2 in a Club Friendly that was far more one-sided than the scoreline suggests, with Franklin Wadja the standout player for the winning side. The friendly served as a useful workout for both sides, but Caen's clinical finishing was the decisive factor on the day.

The turning point arrived just before half-time when Armand Gnanduillet levelled for Caen in the 39th minute, cancelling out Julien Maggiotti's early opener for Lavallois. Mohamed Hafid then put Caen ahead nine minutes after the restart, and though Lavallois pulled one back in the 64th minute, Fahd El Khoumisti restored Caen's two-goal cushion before a late strike sealed the victory.

Possession was dead even at 50 per cent each, but Caen's seven corners to four showed they carried the greater threat from set pieces and controlled the attacking impetus. Franklin Wadja earned the highest rating of any player on the pitch at 6.95, anchoring the midfield without scoring. CheckLive's model rated Caen the stronger side and the result confirmed that prediction. No next fixture is scheduled.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Stade Lavallois vs Caen?

Stade Lavallois 2-4 Caen (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Julien Maggiotti (20') for Stade Lavallois; Armand Gnanduillet (39') for Caen; Mohamed Hafid (54') for Caen; Fahd El Khoumisti (80') for Caen.