Le Mans 0:1 Le Havre — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Fodé Doucouré’s second-half strike settled a tight friendly as Le Havre edged Le Mans 0-1, the midfielder’s goal proving decisive in a contest that offered little between two sides feeling their way in pre-season. The opener arrived on 29 minutes, Doucouré converting Rassoul Ndiaye’s assist to give the visitors a lead they would not relinquish, with neither side able to force a breakthrough thereafter.

The numbers tell of a genuinely even affair, possession split at 50-50 while corners favoured Le Havre four to three, yet Le Mans will feel they did enough to avoid defeat without ever truly testing the away goal. Doucouré’s 8.99 rating, built on his solitary goal from midfield, made him the clear standout in a match otherwise short on incision. CheckLive’s model clearly favoured Le Mans, but the result proved it wrong on the day, with Le Havre’s efficiency earning the spoils.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Le Mans vs Le Havre?

Le Mans 0-1 Le Havre (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Fodé Doucouré (29', assist Rassoul Ndiaye) for Le Havre.

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