Le Havre and Paris FC Deadlocked at Stade Océane as Soumare Wastes Penalty
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. Two desperate sides clawing for survival shared the points at Stade Océane, where stakes rose and fell on a single moment of missed redemption.
A War of Attrition with No Victor
Le Havre and Paris FC produced a match defined by effort rather than execution. A combined 24 shots—just three on target—painted a picture of intensity without precision. The hosts controlled 44% possession and created the better chances (1.69 xG), while the visitors imposed their rhythm with 56% control and clinical passing (88% accuracy). Two teams speaking different tactical languages, neither fluent enough to score.
Soumare's 77th-Minute Reckoning
The turning point arrived when I. Soumare stepped up to the spot for Le Havre in the 77th minute. One moment separated survival from stagnation. He blazed it wide—a miss that haunted the hosts. For a team languishing in 14th (15 points, 3 wins in 15 games), this was the balance shifting against them. Paris FC, one point ahead in 13th, escaped with their defensive integrity intact despite managing just 1.06 xG.
Mediocrity Reinforced
This stalemate epitomizes two clubs trapped in Ligue 1's purgatory. Le Havre's form reads DLLDD—a spiral of inconsistency. Paris FC's DDLLW shows marginal improvement but no momentum. With 13 fouls committed by the visitors and 9 by the hosts, aggression compensated for creative void. Neither side seized the moment. Neither side deserved it. The Stade Océane witnessed a match that will fade from memory by Tuesday.
Key Questions
Was Soumare's penalty miss the decisive moment?
Yes. In the 77th minute, converting would have handed Le Havre three vital points. His miss cost them the chance to climb.
Who controlled the match?
Paris FC possessed the ball (56%), but Le Havre created more danger. Neither imposed their will decisively.
Why is this match rated 16/100?
Our Futmetrix algorithm analyzed intensity, balance, and stakes. The final score of 16/100 places this match in the "Skip It" category.
