Blas

Ligue 1 McDonald’s, Spherical 20, 02/02/25

Rennes broke the impasse towards Strasbourg within the dying minutes courtesy of Ludovic Blas. The hosts give themselves respiratory area within the decrease half of the standings and put an finish to Strasbourg’s unbeaten streak.

The Match

Two Rennes winter signings made their debut this Sunday at Roazhon Park with Brest loanee Lilian Brassier and former Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi beginning for the primary time for Habib Beye’s managerial Ligue 1 debut. Regardless of their poor run of type as they misplaced their 5 video games in all competitions for the reason that flip of the 12 months, the hosts had been proactive and seemed assured within the early exchanges. It took solely a minute for Djordje Petrovic to be known as upon to parry Arnaud Kalimuendo’s effort.

Strasbourg sustained Rennes’ bout of strain to develop into the sport. Emmanuel Emegha mixed with former Chelsea winger Diego Moreira on the left channel, however the Dutch centre-forward missed an open aim from a few yards away. Emegha additionally missed the chance to open the scoring simply earlier than half-time as he misplaced the ball regardless of having rounded previous Brice Samba.

The second half yielded little to no goalscoring alternatives with each groups struggling to make their closing ball stick in freezing chilly situations. Wales worldwide Jordan James woke Roazhon Park up with a Seventieth-minute half-volley fizzing over Petrovic’s aim. Samba responded in sort with a robust left-handed aspect to disclaim Emegha once more.

The sport was heading in direction of a goalless draw when Rennes compelled the choice. Adrien Truffert’s nook kick took a giant deflection heading to Ludovic Blas within the penalty field. The previous Nantes participant directed the ball past Petrovic’s attain with a clear left-footed effort. Rennes would maintain on to 3 very important factors and put an finish to Strasbourg’s unbeaten streak.

Rennes participant scores

Brice Samba – 6

Lorenz Assignon – 5

Hans Hateboer – 6

Christopher Wooh – 5

Lilian Brassier – 6

For his first Rennes begin, the previous Marseille participant performed as a left-sided centre-back and it have to be mentioned he introduced much-needed composure and physicality to an ailing back-three. Changed after sustaining a knock.

Adrien Truffert – 5

Djaoui Cissé – 6

A shock midfield inclusion as Azor Matusiwa fell ailing and Seko Fofana was injured, the 21-year-old seemed unfazed for his skilled debut. Regardless of an early and harsh reserving, Cissé greater than held his personal towards Andrey Santos and co. Changed on the hour mark by Crystal Palace loanee Naouirou Ahamada.

Jordan James – 5

Ludovic Blas – 7

Arnaud Kalimuendo – 4

Kyogo Furuhashi – 4

The Japanese worldwide didn’t shy of his responsibility to arrange the press. However he was left to chase shadows. His affect was minimal and he ultimately ran out of fuel. The previous Celtic striker registered no shot on course. Changed after the hour mark by 17-year-old Rennes prospect Mohamed Meité.

Strasbourg chosen participant scores

Emmanuel Emegha – 3

The Dutch centre-forward took a sudden dip in type at Roazhon Park. He may have simply had a brace within the first alone however his closing contact let him down.

Andrey Santos – 4

Djordje Petrovic – 4

GFFN | Bastien Cheval – reporting from Rennes’ Roazhon Park.