Stade Lavallois MFC 2–1 Avranches: Late Drama Secures Home Win

Stade Lavallois MFC claimed a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Avranches in their International Club Friendly on July 23, 2026. The match, which kicked off at midnight, saw the hosts come from behind to snatch the win with a late strike.

Avranches opened the scoring in the 23rd minute when a swift counter-attack caught the Laval defence off guard, allowing their winger to slot home from just inside the box. The visitors held that lead into the break, having frustrated Laval’s attempts to build through midfield.

Laval came out with renewed energy in the second half and equalized in the 58th minute through a powerful header from a corner kick. The home side continued to push forward, and their persistence paid off in the 82nd minute when a deflected shot from outside the area wrong-footed the Avranches goalkeeper.

Turning Points

• 23′ – Avranches strike first: A quick break and composed finish put the visitors ahead.
• 58′ – Laval level: No-nonsense header from a well-delivered corner.
• 82′ – Winner for Laval: A speculative effort takes a crucial deflection to seal the victory.

The win gives Stade Lavallois MFC momentum in their pre-season schedule, while Avranches will be encouraged by their first-half performance but will need to work on game management.