French Ligue 2 witnessed a gripping clash on the 22nd matchday as Rodez Aveyron Football faced off against Stade Lavallois this Saturday, January 27. In a contest featuring two teams boasting Beninese internationals, Andréas Hountondji’s goal for Rodez proved insufficient in the face of a resilient Stade Lavallois, who clinched a 2-1 victory.
The match unfolded with intensity, culminating in a dramatic twist when Antonin Bobichon found the back of the net in the 60th minute, leveling the score.
The late heroics were left to Djibril Diaw, whose remarkable free-kick in added time (95th minute) secured the triumphant 2-1 finish for Stade Lavallois.
Despite Andréas Hountondji’s commendable goal-scoring efforts for Rodez, their aspirations were dashed by the determined opposition.
Hountondji’s goal marked his third of the week with Rodez, bringing his season tally to an impressive nine goals in 17 league matches.
Additionally, the skilled player has demonstrated versatility, contributing two goals in the Coupe de France and notching three assists in various competitions throughout the season.
This defeat leaves AF Rodez with 31 points, currently occupying the 11th position.
On the other hand, Stade Lavallois, led by the established and captain Jordan Adéoti, has catapulted to the third position with 39 points, positioning themselves favorably behind AJ Auxerre (41 points) and SCO Angers (41 points with one game in hand).
The enthralling encounter further underscores the unpredictable nature of Ligue 2 football, where every matchday brings its share of excitement and unexpected outcomes.
