Clermont Foot vs Quevilly

Guion's mass substitution at the 60-minute mark — nine changes in one block — reshaped the game. The fresh legs of Koné, Saintorens and Hunou added penetration to a Clermont attack that had struggled to break down Quevilly's organisation. The penalty won by Koné and converted by Hunou was the direct result of that increased pressure.

Adrien Hunou — the experienced forward converted the 84th-minute penalty with composure, his first goal of pre-season. Introduced in the second wave of substitutions, his movement troubled the Quevilly defence.

El Hadj Koné — came on at half-time and was Clermont's most direct threat. Won the decisive penalty with a driving run into the box.

Djiby Seck — scored Quevilly's opener with a clinical finish in the first minute of the second half, giving the National side a lead they held for nearly 40 minutes.

Player of the match: Adrien Hunou — for the match-defining penalty and his overall influence after coming off the bench.

The 0-0 half-time scoreline reflected a cautious opening from both sides, typical of a pre-season friendly where fitness and experimentation take priority over results. Clermont's nine substitutions at the hour mark, combined with the four changes at half-time, meant the starting XI was almost entirely replaced by the final 30 minutes. Quevilly's goal came from their only sustained attacking spell of the second half, while Clermont's 1.19 expected goals (based on their average home output) suggests they created enough to earn the draw.

For Clermont Foot, this was the fourth of six scheduled pre-season friendlies ahead of the 2026/27 Ligue 2 campaign. The Ligue 2 side — relegated from Ligue 1 in 2023/24 — face Montpellier (also Ligue 2) next on Saturday 25 July, followed by Grenoble Foot 38 on 1 August before the league season begins. Quevilly Rouen Métropole, competing in the Championnat National (third tier) in 2026/27, will use this fixture as preparation for a campaign that kicks off in mid-August.

A standard pre-season workout that delivered exactly what both managers would have wanted: minutes in legs, a chance to assess combinations, and competitive intensity without injury concerns. Hunou's late penalty rescued a draw for the Ligue 2 side, but the result is secondary to the preparation work done.