Stade Rennais 1:2 Caen — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Esteban Lepaul scored the opener but could not prevent Stade Rennais from falling to a 2-1 defeat against Caen in a Club Friendly Games encounter, as Samuel Noireau-Dauriat struck twice to turn the match on its head. It was a quiet pre-season affair that burst into life late on, leaving Rennes with work to do before competitive football resumes.

The turning point came in the 40th minute when Lepaul put Rennes ahead, but Caen responded through Noireau-Dauriat's equaliser in the 72nd minute before the same forward completed the comeback nine minutes from time. A late yellow card for Rennes in the 90th minute summed up their frustration as Caen held firm.

Possession was split 48% to 52% in Caen's favour, while corners edged 5-4 for Rennes, suggesting a tight contest rather than dominance by either side. Esteban Lepaul was the standout with a rating of 7.04, scoring the opening goal from his forward position. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Rennes but the result did not confirm that prediction, as Caen's efficiency proved decisive in a friendly without a next fixture on the horizon.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Stade Rennais vs Caen?

Stade Rennais 1-2 Caen (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Esteban Lepaul (40') for Stade Rennais; Samuel Noireau-Dauriat (72') for Caen; Samuel Noireau-Dauriat (81') for Caen.

Were there any cards in Stade Rennais vs Caen?

Yellow cards: null (Stade Rennais).