AMIENS, France (Interstat) — A solitary first-half goal from substitute Kyliane Dong propelled Pau to a 1-0 victory over Amiens AC U19 in a Ligue 2 youth league match Friday at Stade Crédit Agricole la Licorne.

The closely contested match, which opened the competition’s season for both sides, was ultimately decided by a moment of quality from Pau’s bench in the 12th minute. Dong, who entered the game as a substitute, found the net for what proved to be the decisive goal. He was assisted on the play by fellow substitute Omar Sadik.

The goal defied the early run of play and established a lead Pau would manage effectively for the remainder of the contest. The match was a physical affair, reflected in three first-half yellow cards. Sadik was booked in the 30th minute, followed by the goalscorer Dong in the 42nd minute. Pau midfielder Joseph Nduquidi, who also recorded an assist on the afternoon, received a yellow card in the 48th minute.

The game’s most significant disciplinary action occurred in the 34th minute when Amiens AC U19’s Siaka Bakayoko was shown a red card, forcing the home side to play with 10 men for the majority of the match. The dismissal hampered Amiens’ ability to mount a sustained comeback despite holding significant periods of possession.

Pau’s organized defense held firm against the youthful Amiens side, which struggled to create clear chances despite its numerical disadvantage for most of the game. The victory gave Pau a winning start to their campaign in this competition, improving their season record to one win and no losses. Across all competitions, Pau now stands at one win and no losses.

For Amiens AC U19, the loss marked a disappointing start to their season in this league, moving their record to no wins and one loss. Their overall record across all competitions also falls to no wins and one loss.

The result aligned with pre-match projections from analytics firm Interstat, which gave Pau a 65.3 percent probability of winning. Their game simulator had predicted a 2-1 victory for the visiting side, a scoreline that nearly matched the actual outcome but for Pau’s defensive shutout.

The match showcased the immediate impact of Pau’s substitutes, with Dong and Sadik combining for the game’s only goal shortly after their introduction. Pau will look to build on this road victory as the season continues, while Amiens AC U19 seeks to rebound from an opening match hampered by an early sending-off.