Ghanaian forward Grejohn Kyei was on target for Stade de Reims on Friday evening.
The 21-year-old of Ghanaian descent doubled the score for Red and White lads in the 26th minute of the game.
Laval came back with two goals from Hassan Alla and an own goal by Anthony Weber before Yoane Wissa's late strike ended the game in a 5-2 win.
He still eligible to play for Ghana despite featuring for French at the youth level.
Kyei has scored seven goals for Reims in the French second-tier league this season.