Mons Bassouamina emerged as the hero for Pau FC, salvaging a draw with his crucial equalizing goal in the dying moments of the game. The Congolese player’s strike ensured that Pau FC walked away with a hard-fought point in a 2-2 draw against Troyes.
The match, which took place on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, marked the 34th day of the French Ligue 2 season. Pau FC made a promising start to the game, taking the lead in the 18th minute and maintaining their advantage until halftime.
However, the second half saw a spirited fightback from both sides, with several African players showcasing their talent on the field.
Troyes’ Mamady Bangré played a pivotal role in his team’s resurgence, providing the assist for Kyliane Dong’s equalizing goal in the 72nd minute.
The Burkinabé forward’s dynamic performance continued as he set up Senegalese striker Mouhamed Diop, who put Troyes ahead with a well-taken goal in the 78th minute.
Bangré’s assist tally in Ligue 2 now stands at three, while Diop has notched up three goals in the tournament so far.
However, just when it seemed like Troyes was on course for victory, Mons Bassouamina intervened with a crucial goal for Pau FC.
In the 90th minute, the Congolese forward found the back of the net, securing a valuable point for his team and bringing his goal tally for the season to nine in Ligue 2.
The match concluded in a hard-fought 2-2 draw, with standout performances from African talents including Mouhamed Diop, Mamady Bangré, and Mons Bassouamina.
Despite the intense competition, the resilience displayed by both teams highlighted the competitive nature of Ligue 2 football.
