BOULOGNE-SUR-MER, France (Interstat) — Substitute Taïryk Arconte scored twice to lead Rodez to a 2-1 victory over Boulogne in a French Ligue 2 match Friday at Stade de la Libération.

Arconte opened the scoring in the 16th minute and added a second in the 51st. Boulogne defender Siad Gourville pulled one back in the 61st minute, but the home side could not find an equalizer. The result defied pre-match projections that favored Boulogne.

The match was physical, featuring seven yellow cards. Rodez begins its league campaign with a win, while Boulogne starts with a loss.