Ligue 1 Roundup: rennes Stumbles, Nice Salvages Point, Strasbourg Dominates
Le Havre secured a vital point against Rennes in a 1-1 draw, while a late equalizer from Nice denied Monaco a win in a thrilling 2-2 stalemate. Strasbourg, simultaneously occurring, delivered a commanding performance, defeating Angers in a decisive victory.
The 7th day of Ligue 1 action saw a mixed bag of results, impacting the league standings as several teams vie for position. Le Havre’s draw provides a crucial boost in their fight to escape the relegation zone, while Rennes’ continued inconsistency raises questions about their title aspirations. The Monaco-Nice clash showcased the competitiveness of the top half of the table, and Strasbourg’s win positions them among the leading contenders. These results set the stage for an intriguing weekend of football, with PSG’s match against Lille later today adding another layer of complexity to the league landscape.
Le Havre 1 – 1 Rennes
Le Havre and Rennes played to a 1-1 draw, with Le Havre needing points to climb out of the relegation zone. Rennes, despite their irregular form, entered the match unbeaten in four games. The teams lined up as follows:
* Le Havre (4-3-3): Diaw – Nego, Sanganity (c.), Lloris, Zououi – Ebonog, Seko, Law – Mambibi, Namli, Summer.
* Rennes (3-5-2): Samba – Seidu, Jacquet, Brassier – Frankowski, Camara, cissé, Rongier (c.), Merlin – Embolo, lepaul.
Monaco 2 – 2 Nice
A late goal allowed Nice to snatch a 2-2 draw against Monaco in a closely contested derby. The starting lineups were:
* Monaco (3-4-3): Köhn - Dier (C.), Salisu, Ouattara – Teze, Coupaly, Aklouche, Diatta – Minamino, Fati, Bierete.
* Nice (3-4-3): Diouf – Bar, Bombing, Mendy – Clauss (c.),Vanhoutte,Boudazi,Abdi – Diop,Moffe.
Strasbourg vs. Angers
strasbourg defeated angers, capitalizing on Olympique Lyonnais’ earlier defeat to Toulouse (1-2). The victory allows Strasbourg to potentially join a group of five teams at 15 points, pending the outcome of PSG’s match against Lille. The teams took the field with these formations:
* Strasbourg (4-5-1): Penders – God, Hogsberg, Tooe (c.), Ouattara – barcoon, The Mourbisity – Moreover, Purchase, Panchelli.
* Angers (4-5-1): Koffi – ARCUS, Biumla, Lefort, Ekomi – Belkebla (C.), Belkhdim – Kalumba, Raolisoa, Abdelli - Peter.
Following a breakdown in dialog, Strasbourg supporters have vowed a “strong action” against Angers.
