Rodez AF 2:1 Nîmes Olympique — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Antonin Cartillier anchored midfield as Rodez AF came from behind to beat Nîmes Olympique 2-1 in a Club Friendly, setting up a July 25 meeting with Toulouse. The visitors struck first through Sory Doumbouya in the 20th minute, but Rodez turned the match around before the break with Dylan Vangi levelling in the 36th minute and Mathis Touho completing the comeback on the stroke of half-time.

The game was decided in a frantic 10-minute spell either side of the interval's approach, with Nîmes unable to recover after conceding twice in quick succession. Though the first half produced all three goals, neither side could add to the tally after the restart, leaving Rodez to protect their slender lead without further incident.

Statistics paint a perfectly balanced contest — possession was dead level at 50 percent each, while Nîmes earned five corners to Rodez's three, suggesting the visitors edged territorial pressure without reward. Antonin Cartillier was the standout performer for Rodez, earning a 7.29 rating from his midfield berth despite not scoring. Next up for Rodez is a friendly against Toulouse on July 25.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Rodez AF vs Nîmes Olympique?

Rodez AF 2-1 Nîmes Olympique (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Sory Doumbouya (20') for Nîmes Olympique; Dylan Vangi (36') for Rodez AF; Mathis Touho (45') for Rodez AF.