Nancy 5–0 Haguenau
International Club Friendly – 25 July 2026, Kick‑off 01:30

AS Nancy‑Lorraine produced a dominant display to sweep aside Haguenau 5‑0 in a pre‑season friendly played in the early hours of Saturday morning. The French National side controlled proceedings from start to finish, showcasing renewed attacking vigour under the summer sun.

Match Overview

Nancy were immediately on the front foot, pressing high and moving the ball with pace. Within the first quarter of an hour, they had already hit the crossbar and forced a sharp save from the Haguenau goalkeeper. The breakthrough came in the 22nd minute, and once the first goal arrived, the floodgates opened.

By half‑time Nancy led 3‑0, and they added two more after the interval. The visitors rarely threatened, with Nancy’s backline remaining untroubled throughout. The result was a morale‑boosting clean sheet and a five‑star attacking performance.

Goal Sequence

• 22’ – 1‑0: A precise through ball split the Haguenau defence, and the striker clipped the ball over the keeper.
• 31’ – 2‑0: Midfielder arrived late in the box to volley home a cross from the right.
• 44’ – 3‑0: Quick combination play on the edge of the area ended with a low drive into the bottom corner.
• 61’ – 4‑0: Set‑piece routine – a short corner eventually led to a deflected shot from 12 yards.
• 78’ – 5‑0: Substitute winger cut in from the left and unleashed a curling effort that nestled into the top‑right corner.

Standout Players

Nancy’s new signing in midfield was the architect, completing over 90% of his passes and providing two assists. The front three rotated fluidly, making it almost impossible for Haguenau to track their movements.

Pre‑Season Implications

For Nancy, the comprehensive victory builds confidence ahead of the National campaign, with several fringe players making strong cases for a starting spot. Haguenau, who compete in the Championnat National 2, will analyse the defensive lapses but can take encouragement from periods of possession in the second half.