Le Mans 2:3 La Roche Vendée — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Mouhamadou Samb scored twice as La Roche Vendée came from behind to beat Le Mans 3-2 in a Club Friendly. The visitors overturned an early deficit with three quick-fire goals before half-time, setting up a meeting with Nantes on 22 July.

The match turned inside seven first-half minutes after Dame Gueye put Le Mans ahead in the 11th minute. La Roche Vendée equalised in the 18th minute, then Mouhamadou Samb struck twice — in the 19th and 45th minutes — to give the visitors a commanding 3-1 lead at the break. Louis Mafouta pulled one back for Le Mans in the 62nd minute, but the hosts could not find an equaliser.

Le Mans controlled the game on the numbers, enjoying 52% possession and winning seven corners to La Roche Vendée's one, yet efficiency told a different story. Martin Rossignol was Le Mans's standout performer with a 6.82 rating despite not scoring. CheckLive's model rated Le Mans marginally ahead, but the result did not confirm that forecast — La Roche Vendée took their chances ruthlessly and now face Nantes next.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Le Mans vs La Roche Vendée?

Le Mans 2-3 La Roche Vendée (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Dame Gueye (11') for Le Mans; Mouhamadou Samb (19') for La Roche Vendée; Mouhamadou Samb (45') for La Roche Vendée; Louis Mafouta (62') for Le Mans.