AS Panazol 3-2 FC Challans: Five-Goal Thriller Ends in Late Home Joy

AS Panazol edged FC Challans 3-2 in a dramatic French Championnat National 2 encounter on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The home side raced into a two-goal lead, saw it erased by a spirited Challans comeback, and then found a late winner to spark wild celebrations at the Stade Municipal de Panazol.

The five-goal contest was a showcase of attacking football, defensive lapses, and the kind of unpredictability that makes National 2 one of France’s most competitive divisions.

Match Overview

Panazol started brightly and needed only nine minutes to open the scoring. Théo Martin capitalised on a defensive mix-up and finished confidently from inside the box. The home side doubled their lead in the 28th minute when Kévin Dupuy curled a shot into the far corner after a short corner routine.

Challans responded well after the break. Maxime Girard pulled one back in the 54th minute with a header from a free-kick, and Antoine Leroy equalised in the 72nd minute after a goalmouth scramble. Just as the game looked destined for a draw, Panazol’s Enzo Roux struck in the 88th minute to seal all three points.

Key Moments

• 9’ – 1-0: Théo Martin pounces on a defensive error and scores.
• 28’ – 2-0: Kévin Dupuy doubles the lead with a curling effort.
• 54’ – 2-1: Maxime Girard heads in from a set piece.
• 72’ – 2-2: Antoine Leroy equalises from close range.
• 88’ – 3-2: Enzo Roux scores the late winner for Panazol.

Challans will rue their slow start and the defensive mistakes that allowed Panazol to build a cushion. Panazol, meanwhile, showed character to recover after conceding twice in the second half.

Tactical Story

Panazol set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and looked to attack down the wings. Their wide players regularly cut inside, creating space for overlapping full-backs. The early goals gave them confidence to keep pushing forward, but they became too deep after halftime, inviting pressure from Challans.

Challans used a 4-4-2 system and improved significantly when they increased the tempo of their passing. Their two goals came from set pieces and second balls, areas where Panazol struggled to defend. In the end, Panazol’s ability to create one final chance proved decisive.

Standout Players

Enzo Roux was the hero with the late winner, but his overall performance was impressive, driving forward from midfield and linking play. Théo Martin and Kévin Dupuy also caused problems throughout, combining for the first two goals. Goalkeeper Hugo Lambert made a crucial save at 2-2 to keep Panazol level before the winner.

For Challans, Maxime Girard was a constant threat in the air, and Antoine Leroy’s movement in the box earned him a well-taken equaliser. Their goalkeeper, Baptiste Chauvet, made several stops to keep his team in the game, but he was beaten by the late strike.

Season Impact

The victory gives AS Panazol a valuable three points in the Championnat National 2 standings and maintains their strong home record. In a league where consistency is often elusive, holding on for a win after surrendering a two-goal lead could prove psychologically important.

FC Challans leave with nothing despite a brave second-half display. They showed enough quality to suggest they will climb the table, but defensive concentration remains a concern. Both sides will now turn their attention to the next matchday, knowing that fine margins continue to define the season.