Eastleigh 0:3 Valenciennes — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Mabrouk Rouai scored once and ran the midfield as Valenciennes beat Eastleigh 3-0 in a Club Friendly, though with no next fixture scheduled this was merely a sharpening exercise. Eastleigh started brightly enough but were undone by a clinical away side who took their chances without fuss.

The game turned in the 32nd minute when Rouai finished calmly to put Valenciennes ahead, and the French side doubled their lead through Vincent Marcel's strike in the 78th minute before adding a third deep into stoppage time. Eastleigh offered little in response and never truly threatened an equaliser.

Statistics showed a dead-even 50% each for possession, yet Valenciennes dominated the attacking play with seven corners to Eastleigh's one. Rouai was the standout with a 9.31 rating from his midfield role and his goal, and CheckLive's model rated Valenciennes the clearer side before kick-off, a verdict the result confirmed.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Eastleigh vs Valenciennes?

Eastleigh 0-3 Valenciennes (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Mabrouk Rouai (32') for Valenciennes; Vincent Marcel (78') for Valenciennes.

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