Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Amiens SC came from behind to beat Quevilly-Rouen 2-1 in a pre-season friendly at Stade Lucien Jovelin, Camon. Enzo Somon's penalty and A. Doucet's winner turned the game around after R. Rosa's early opener.
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AI SummaryAmiens 2-1 Quevilly: Somon penalty sparks second-half turnaround as Pochat's side build momentum
Amiens SC claimed a second consecutive 2-1 pre-season victory on Saturday, overturning a half-time deficit against Quevilly-Rouen Métropole at Stade Lucien Jovelin in Camon.
Enzo Somon's 53rd-minute penalty cancelled out R. Rosa's early opener, before A. Doucet struck the winner 11 minutes later to complete the comeback. The result means Amiens have now won back-to-back friendlies by the same scoreline, having beaten Ligue 1 side Le Havre 2-1 on Friday 17 July.
How it unfolded
Quevilly struck first inside 12 minutes. R. Rosa found the net to give the visitors a lead they would carry into the interval. Quevilly controlled much of the first period, according to local press reports, and appeared well set to secure their first win of pre-season after a chastening 5-0 defeat to Laval on 15 July.
Amiens emerged sharper after the break. The equaliser arrived in the 53rd minute when Enzo Somon converted a penalty. The goal changed the complexion of the contest.
Amiens pressed their advantage and found the winner in the 64th minute through A. Doucet, who finished from open play to complete the turnaround.
The turning point
The penalty awarded to Amiens early in the second half. Quevilly had been compact and organised through the first 45 minutes, frustrating the hosts. Somon's equaliser from the spot forced Quevilly to open up, creating the space Doucet exploited for the winner 11 minutes later. The half-time team talk from Alain Pochat and the subsequent tactical adjustment visibly shifted the momentum.
Key performers
Enzo Somon (Amiens) — Scored the crucial penalty that reset the game. The timing of his goal — eight minutes into the second half — gave Amiens a platform to push for a winner.
A. Doucet (Amiens) — Took his chance clinically in the 64th minute to seal the win.
R. Rosa (Quevilly) — Gave Quevilly a deserved lead with a well-taken finish in the 12th minute. His goal was the high point of Quevilly's best period of the match.
By the numbers — interpreted
The provider data records three goals and zero cards. The half-time scoreline (Quevilly 1-0) suggests a controlled first half from the visitors, while Amiens' two-goal response after the break points to a tactical adjustment — likely a more aggressive press or a shape change — that Quevilly could not withstand. For a pre-season friendly, the absence of cards is notable and suggests a disciplined, low-tempo contest.
What it means
Amiens have now won both of their friendlies this week by 2-1 margins, following their victory over Ligue 1's Le Havre on Friday. The back-to-back results build momentum ahead of the new Ligue 3 season. Quevilly remain without a pre-season win after the 5-0 loss to Laval and now this defeat; they will look for their first victory in their next preparation fixture.
Amiens' next pre-season match is not yet confirmed in the available data. Quevilly will continue their preparation schedule with further friendlies as they build towards the Ligue 3 campaign.
Verdict
A game of two halves. Quevilly were the sharper side in the opening 45 minutes, but Amiens' second-half response — sparked by Somon's penalty — showed the greater depth and fitness levels. For a pre-season friendly, the competitive edge was genuine, and Pochat will be pleased with the character his side showed to recover from a losing position.
Match Events
Amiens and Quevilly have met 11 times — Amiens won 2, Quevilly won 4, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Quevilly leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 11 meetings. A combined 31 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.82 per match (13 for the home side, 18 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (64%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (45%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Amiens are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–5 in 2022.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 19 Jul 2026
