Pau FC 3 – 0 Tarbes Pyrenees
International Club Friendly | 18 July 2026

Match Overview

Ligue 2 side Pau FC began their pre‑season preparations with a dominant 3‑0 victory over lower‑division neighbours Tarbes Pyrenees. The match, played at the Nouste Camp, was a one‑sided affair from start to finish, as Pau controlled possession and created a steady stream of chances against a side from the Championnat National 3.

Key Moments

• 8′ – Pau opened the scoring early through Mamadou Traoré, who rifled in a loose ball after a corner was only partially cleared.
• 33′ – A flowing team move was finished by winger Alexandre Ramalingom, who slotted home from a tight angle after a cut‑back from Ibrahim Sissoko.
• 62′ – Substitute Yvan Nsimba added a third, heading home a cross from the left by Antoine Batisse.

Tactical Story

Pau set up in a 4‑3‑3 shape that allowed them to dominate the midfield, with deep‑lying playmaker Quentin Boisgard pulling the strings. The full‑backs advanced at every opportunity, forcing Tarbes to defend in a narrow block. Tarbes offered little going forward, managing only one shot on target, as Pau’s back three—bolstered by a holding midfielder—ensured a clean sheet.

Standout Performers

• Mamadou Traoré (Pau) – His early goal set the tone and his physical presence troubled the Tarbes defence all afternoon.
• Quentin Boisgard (Pau) – Dictated the rhythm of the game with crisp passing and intelligent movement between the lines.
• Alexandre Ramalingom (Pau) – Showed sharp finishing and good link‑up play on the right flank.

Season Impact

Pau FC manager Nicolas Usaï will be encouraged by his team’s sharpness so early in pre‑season. The clean sheet and three different scorers highlight a squad with depth and variety in attack. Tarbes Pyrenees, meanwhile, gain valuable experience against higher‑level opposition but will need to improve their defensive organisation before their National 3 campaign kicks off. For Pau, this friendly is a confident step forward in their build‑up to the Ligue 2 season.