TROYES, France (Interstat) — Troyes delivered a dominant 5-1 victory over Dunkerque U19 in a French Ligue 2 match Saturday at Stade de l’Aube.

The home side took immediate control, with midfielder Martin Adeline scoring in the first minute. Substitute Morgan Bokelé Mputu and forward Tawfik Bentayeb each added a pair of goals, with Bentayeb’s second coming in the 75th minute. Dunkerque’s lone reply came from Mounaïm El Idrissy in stoppage time.

The visitors’ task was made harder when Aristide Zossou received a red card in the 24th minute. Troyes, which avenged a 2-0 loss to Dunkerque from August, solidified its strong league standing with the win. Dunkerque U19’s season record in the competition now stands at six wins, five losses and five draws.