PAU, France (Interstat) — Le Mans opened its Ligue 2 season with a 2-1 comeback victory over Pau on Friday at Stade Nouste Camp. Rayan Touzghar gave the hosts an early lead in the fifth minute, but Anthony Briançon equalized for Le Mans in the 27th. Substitute Dame Guèye scored the decisive goal for the visitors late in the match, assisted by fellow substitute Edwin Quarshie. The game was a physical affair, featuring seven yellow cards. The result defied pregame projections that favored Pau to win.