Rennes returns to winning ways against Nantes

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By: Manu Tournoux

The famous derby between Rennes and Nantes turned to the advantage of the residents of Roazhon Park, this Sunday at the end of the 7th round of L1 (3-1).

Finally a victory for Stade Rennais! After a fantastic start to the season against Metz (5-1) and no less than five consecutive draws in the league, Rennes returned to success at the expense of Nantes this Sunday evening at Roazhon Park, to close the 7e day of Ligue 1 (3-1).

Very quickly got to the heart of the matter by obtaining a penalty by Assignon, cut down in the area by Moutoussamy, from the 4e minute of play, the locals validated the award by Bourigeaud (1-0, 6e) facing a Lafont returning to action after his serious injury at the start of the season. A Nantes goalkeeper author of an exceptional parade in front of Gouiri to allow his team to stay in the match (13e).

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This decisive save did not in fact remain in vain since Chirivella, just before the break and while Mandanda had just thwarted Simon’s attempts (42e) and Mollet (44e), was able to equalize for the FCN by taking advantage of a largesse from Omari (1-1, 45e). In the second period, however, the Canaries gave in again, surprised by the thunderous entry of Désiré Doué.

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With an adjusted low strike, two minutes after his entry, the latter first gave the advantage back to his team (2-1, 73e). Then the kid from Angers caused a penalty from Castelletto in added time – penalty converted by Kalimuendo (3-1, 90e+6). A few minutes earlier, Mohamed had not helped visitors by seeing red for a blower against Mr. Buquet (77e). Here is Rennes, still undefeated this season, in sixth position in the ranking, three lengths from the top. Nantes is 13e with three units less on the clock.