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Lens a dolphin which takes place against Metz, Rennes offers Strasbourg, the derby for Troyes

Dispossessed of his status as dolphin of Paris Saint-Germain by OGC Nice who overturned OL in a crazy match (3-2), the Racing Club de Lens hosted FC Metz. A match against the 19th that the Artésiens quickly took in hand. Largely domineering, Franck Haise’s players exploited the opposing camp and following a good job by Arnaud Kalimuendo, Wesley Saïd launched the debates (1-0, 15th). A precious goal for Lens who continued to play out. Nevertheless on a free kick, Metz came back to the score. If the center of Farid Boulaya was pushed back by Jean-Louis Leca, the latter hit Jonathan Gradit. Full axis in front of the surface, Nicolas De Préville controlled and deposited the ball on the left of the Lensois goal which was empty (1-1, 33rd). The benefit was short-lived. Launched on the right, Jonathan Clauss centered behind. Taking advantage of a deviation, Wesley Saïd got the better of Alexandre Oukidja (2-1, 37th). Upon returning from the locker room, the debates were rebalanced and Pape Matar Sarr thought to equalize (65th). His goal denied for a hand let Lens breathe and Ignatus Ganago scored a third goal a little later (3-1, 83rd). In the last seconds, Przemysław Frankowski also scored his goal following a nice cross from Jonathan Clauss (4-1, 90th). With this 4-1 victory, Lens takes second place and pushes FC Metz a little deeper.

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Close to the podium, Stade Rennais (8th) and Strasbourg (10th) wanted to replace themselves. This confrontation at Roazhon Park was marked by the return of Alsatian coach Julien Stéphan to his previous club. If Frédéric Guilbert triggered the first banderilla for Strasbourg (7th), Rennes responded with a header from Gaëtan Laborde (18th) and especially a header from Nayef Aguerd pushed back by a very good Matz Sels (25th). Strasbourg raised its head a little at the end of the first act, but lost Kevin Gameiro to injury (41st). In the second half, the debates were more balanced and Sanjin Prcic thought he would score, but his goal was refused for offside (71st). Very dangerous in a stopped phase, Nayef Aguerd placed a dangerous header (73rd) then finally found the fault (1-0, 82nd). In the last seconds, Habib Diallo thought to equalize, but his compatriot Alfred Gomis saved Rennes (90th +4). In the snatch, Rennes won 1-0 and climbed back to fourth place.

Bordeaux hooked by Lorient, the derby for Troyes

Wanting to go back to the first part of the table, Lorient (12th) faced Bordeaux (17th) who wanted to move away from the red zone. The Girondins stood out first with Rémi Oudin who fell on Paul Nardi who was vigilant (1st). Gaining strength over the minutes, Bordeaux pushed to gain the advantage with in particular an attempt by Javaîro Dilrosun who was rejected by Paul Nardi (34th). Finally, Lorient held on well and the two teams returned to the locker room with a score of parity. Bordeaux came back from the locker room with a lot of inspiration. Found in depth by Jean Onana, Alberth Elis returned to the right of the area and adjusted the goalkeeper (1-0, 46th). Lorient was touched in his pride and increased the pressure. Stéphane Diarra touched the bar (51st) then Laurent Abergel narrowly missed the goal (69th). Finally, Julien Laporte equalized following a cross from Fabien Lemoine (1-1, 77th). Bordeaux even finished at ten following the exclusion of Jean Onana (87th). This 1-1 draw allows Lens to move up to tenth place while Bordeaux remains first non-relegation with three points ahead of the red zone.

Finally at the bottom of the table, a Champagne derby took place between the Stade de Reims (15th) and Troyes (16th). At home, the Rémois were the first to be active. After a free kick from Ilan Kebbal who finished in the gloves of the goalkeeper (5th), Alexis Flips kicked another free kick on the right. He found at the far post Yunis Abdelhamid who opened the scoring with a header (6th). Assembler, Alexis Flips tried his luck a few minutes later with a heavy strike rejected by Gauthier Gallon (12th). Reims dominated this match like a new attempt signed Ghislain Konan (34th). Lacking in efficiency, Reims was punished. Yoann Touzghar provoked on the right and found Mama Baldé whose double attempt was slightly deflected by Moreto Cassama at the back of the net (1-1, 41st). Rominigue Kouamé even almost gave the advantage to the band of Laurent Battlès (45th + 1st). Relaunched, the Trojans regained hope and Xavier Chavalerin following a poor clearance from Yunis Abdelhamid crucified his former club (2-1, 66th). Pire Reims finished at ten after the exclusion of Andreaw Gravillon. Holding on to the end, Troyes continues a second victory and overtakes his opponent of the day.

Afternoon results

  • Lens 4-1 Metz: Wesley Saïd (15th and 37th), Ignatus Ganago (83rd) and Przemysław Frankowski (90th) for Lens; De Préville (33rd) for Metz

  • Lorient 1-1 Bordeaux: Julien Laporte (77th) for Lorient; Alberth Elis (46th) for Bordeaux

  • Reims 1-2 Troyes : Yunis Abdelhamid (6th) for Reims; Mama Baldé (41st) and Xavier Chavalerin (66th) for Troyes

  • Rennes 1-0 Strasbourg: Nayef Aguerd (82nd) ​​for Rennes

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