Guingamp vs Concarneau

The first half was a balanced affair, with both sides carving out opportunities. Concarneau's Macon struck the post inside 12 minutes, the closest either side came before the break. Teddy Andami Averlant was Guingamp's most threatening attacker, forcing two efforts wide of Patron's goal inside the opening 20 minutes.

Guingamp grew into the half — Chamakh (30') and Ahilé (44') both went close — but the sides turned around at 0-0.

The decisive moment arrived five minutes after Guingamp made 10 substitutions on the hour mark. Stan Janno, a former Guingamp academy product, capitalised on the disrupted defensive structure by lifting a delicate chip over substitute goalkeeper Noah Marec (66'), who had entered the match after Adrian Ortola was ruled out with a finger sprain.

Sylvain Ripoll made wholesale changes at the 62-minute mark, replacing the entire outfield and swapping goalkeepers. The reshuffle — bringing on mostly reserve-team players — took just four minutes to unravel. Concarneau's Stéphane Moulin also made changes, but his side retained enough structure to exploit the chaos. "The last half-hour was very, very difficult," Ripoll told Le Télégramme. "We lost our defensive structure and committed too many turnovers. Concarneau clearly took over."

Stan Janno (Concarneau) — The match-winner scored the only goal with a composed chip against his former club. His movement off the bench (63') exposed the disjointed Guingamp backline within three minutes.

Teddy Andami Averlant (Guingamp) — The most dangerous Guingamp player in the first hour. His two early attempts tested Patron, and his direct running created space for teammates that the second-string XI could not exploit after the changes.

Florent Sanchez (Guingamp) — The new signing made his first appearance in a Guingamp shirt, playing the opening 16 minutes of the second half before being withdrawn in the mass substitution. "Game time will increase against Lorient on Saturday," Ripoll noted.

The provider payload records a 0-1 full-time scoreline with a goalless first half, but the underlying pattern is one of two distinct phases. Guingamp controlled possession and territory for the opening hour with their first-choice XI, creating several half-chances without finding the finish. Once the 10 changes were made, Concarneau's structured side — bolstered by experienced heads like captain Picouleau — dominated the final 30 minutes. The single goal undersells Concarneau's second-half superiority, while the 0-0 first half undersells Guingamp's territorial control.

For Concarneau (National/Ligue 3), this is a first pre-season win and a statement against higher-division opposition. For Guingamp (Ligue 2), it is a second consecutive defeat in pre-season following a loss to Stade Rennais. Ripoll's side will hope to build fitness and cohesion before their next friendly: Guingamp face Lorient on Saturday 25 July (17:00) at the Akademi, while Concarneau continue their pre-season programme.

A pre-season friendly decided by volume of changes rather than quality. Guingamp's first XI looked sharp enough; the reserves were overrun. Concarneau will take genuine confidence from a disciplined defensive display and a clinical finish from Janno.