LAVAL, France (Interstat) — Substitute Martin Adeline scored the game’s only goal in the 48th minute, lifting Troyes U19 to a 1-0 victory over Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC in a Ligue 2 match Friday at Stade Francis Le Basser.

The match, a contest between a senior professional side and a club’s under-19 academy team, delivered an upset as the visitors from Troyes capitalized on a second-half opportunity to secure all three points.

The first half was a cagey affair, characterized by physical play and midfield battles. The tension boiled over in the 26th minute when both Laval’s Mamadou Camara and Troyes’ Adrien Monfray were shown yellow cards following a confrontation.

Neither side could break the deadlock before halftime, with the teams going into the break locked in a scoreless stalemate.

The match turned just three minutes after the restart. The decisive play was a product of effective substitutions for Troyes U19. Adeline, who had entered the match from the bench, found the back of the net to stun the home crowd. The goal was assisted by fellow substitute Adrien Monfray, who atoned for his earlier booking by providing the crucial pass.

The goal shifted the dynamic of the game, forcing Stade Lavallois to chase an equalizer. The home side struggled to create clear-cut chances against a disciplined Troyes U19 defense.

As the clock wound down, frustration mounted for Laval. The physical nature of the first half persisted, resulting in four more yellow cards in the latter stages. Cyril Mandouki of Laval was booked in the 68th minute, followed by Troyes’ Hillel Konaté in the 86th minute. Laval’s Malik Tchokounté and Troyes’ Antoine Mille were also shown yellow cards in stoppage time as the visitors worked to see out the result.

Troyes U19 managed the final minutes effectively, preventing Laval from mounting a serious threat and sealing the narrow victory.

The result defied pregame projections. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-1 draw, while its ELO system gave Troyes U19 a 59.40 percent probability to win.

With the victory, Troyes U19 begins its season in this competition with a record of 1 win and 0 losses. Across all competitions, the team’s record improves to 1 win and 0 losses. For Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC, the loss marks a disappointing start to their campaign in this competition, as their record falls to 0 wins and 1 loss. Their overall record across all competitions also stands at 0 wins and 1 loss.

The win for Troyes U19, secured by a goal from a substitute and a stout defensive effort, provides a significant boost to start their season, while the home side is left to regroup after a frustrating opening match.