After the defeat of OL in Angers (3-0) at midday, here is what to remember from the matches played this Sunday afternoon. In addition to the victories of Clermont and Nantes, 2-0 respectively over Troyes and Metz, the Brest – Rennes (1-1) and Reims – Montpellier (3-3) meetings ended in two breathtaking draws.
The perf: the box full of the promoted Clermont
Incredible but true… Clermont, winner of Troyes 2-0 in the shock of the promoted for the first Ligue 1 meeting in its history in its Gabriel-Montpied stadium, has 6 points out of 6 possible after two days. Already scorer in Bordeaux last week (0-2), Mohamed Bayo (53rd, 65th) signed a double, two opportunistic striker goals, against the Trojans reduced to ten after the expulsion of Kaboré from the 33rd. Since Angoulême in 1969 52 years ago, never promoted had chained two successes during the first two matches in the elite. Next test for CF 63, in Lyon next Sunday (1 p.m.).
Confirmation: Nantes dominates Metz 2-0
Barely in the standings throughout last season, the Canaries are gaining altitude under the leadership of Antoine Kombouaré in the attack of this new exercise. Author of a meritorious draw in Monaco (1-1) last week, FC Nantes dominated without discussion a Metz put out of position by the speed of execution opposing the Beaujoire. Nantes goals, both at the end of nice movements, are signed Kolo Muani (11th) and Blas (48th), Simon being the passer each time.
The winning coaching: Brest – Rennes 1-1
Despite many opportunities on both sides throughout the game, for Mounié on the Brest side and Doku in particular on the Rennes side, the match seemed to be heading towards a “good” 0-0. It was counting without the contribution of the Rennes and Brest replacements, Guirassy (0-1, 84th) and Le Douaron (1-1, 90th + 1), each scorer of the head, at the reception of a center, in the last few minutes.
The number: 6
With 6 goals, Reims – Montpellier was the craziest game and the most generous in goals of the afternoon. After the opening of the Montpellier score of Cozza on an opposing defensive error (0-1, 5th), Cassama achieved a double (1-1, 7th; 2-1, 26th), giving the advantage to the Rémois. Then, Delort of the head (2-2, 38th) and Laborde of an inspired heel (2-3, 43rd) allowed the Héraultais to come back in front.
Finally, the young entrant Kebbal, 23, sealed the sharing of the points with a confident left foot strike (3-3, 83rd). And saw his last attempt, sumptuous, crashing into the right upright of Bertaud.
