“Anthony Lopes brought down Mousa Tamari in the penalty area and Estéban Lepaul stepped up to send the goalkeeper the wrong way, firing into the bottom right corner to give Rennes an early lead.”
Pivotal“Against the run of the passage of play, Ignatius Ganago levelled for Nantes with a composed right-footed effort from outside the box that flew into the top-centre of the goal, assisted by the yellow-carded Cozza, cancelling out Rennes' penalty advantage just before the break.”
Pivotal“With the match seemingly heading for a draw, Valentin Rongier — booked just two minutes earlier — produced a stunning strike to win it for Rennes in injury time, breaking Nantes hearts and completing a dramatic late turnaround.”
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Outstanding performance
Nantes•MidfielderRennes dominated territory and possession, commanding 63% of the ball and completing 466 passes compared to Nantes' 260, yet it was Nantes who looked the more threatening side in open play, peppering Anthony Lopes' opposite number with 24 shots — nearly double Rennes' tally — and creating four big chances to the hosts' three. Rennes opened the scoring through Estéban Lepaul's coolly converted penalty after Anthony Lopes was adjudged to have fouled Mousa Tamari in the area, but Nantes hit back almost immediately before the break as Ignatius Ganago struck from outside the box with a precise effort into the top-centre, assisted by the booked Nicolas Cozza. The second half was a tactical slog with both managers turning heavily to their benches — four changes apiece flooded in around the hour mark — and Rennes' six saves suggested Nantes continued to press without converting their superiority in shots on target. When the match seemed destined for a share of the spoils, the freshly booked Rongier had the audacity to settle matters in stoppage time, a result that will lift Rennes up the Ligue 1 table and leave Nantes to rue a performance that deserved more on the day.
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The first half ends with Rennes and Nantes tied at 1-1.
The first half ends with the score at Rennes 1, Nantes 1.
Lilian Brassier's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Anthony Lopes.
Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal from Rennes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ignatius Ganago of Nantes.
Matthis Abline's header from the center of the box is blocked. Johann Lepenant provided the assist with a cross.
Nantes win a corner after Alidu Seidu concedes.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal from Rennes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Matthis Abline of Nantes.
Ignatius Ganago from Nantes misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, sending it too high.
Matthis Abline's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top left corner by Brice Samba. The attempt was assisted by Johann Lepenant.
assist: Nicolas Cozza
Goal! The score is now 1-1 as Ignatius Ganago scores for Nantes with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the high center of the goal, assisted by Nicolas Cozza.
Estéban Lepaul from Rennes misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, just to the left, after an assist from Lilian Brassier.
Nicolas CozzaYellow CardNicolas Cozza from Nantes receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Nicolas Cozza of Nantes.
Breel Embolo from Rennes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal's header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Anthony Lopes. The assist came from Ludovic Blas with a cross.
Rennes win a corner after Deiver Machado concedes.
Breel Embolo from Rennes misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. The attempt was assisted by Ludovic Blas, who provided a cross after a corner.
Rennes win a corner after Ali Youssif concedes.
Foul committed by Ignatius Ganago of Nantes.
Lilian Brassier from Rennes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Mousa Tamari from Rennes is caught offside.
Nicolas Cozza of Nantes misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, just missing the top right corner. The shot was assisted by Frédéric Guilbert after a corner.
Frédéric Guilbert from Nantes misses a header from the center of the box, directing it to the right. Johann Lepenant provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
Nantes win a corner after Brice Samba concedes.
Frédéric Guilbert's header from the center of the box is saved by Brice Samba in the top center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Johann Lepenant's cross.
Nantes win a corner after Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal concedes.
Attempt blocked. Johann Lepenant from Nantes has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked.
Ibrahima Sissoko from Nantes misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it to the left.
Foul committed by Breel Embolo of Rennes.
Mohamed Kaba wins a free kick for Nantes in the defensive half.
Estéban Lepaul from Rennes misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it too high. The cross was assisted by Alidu Seidu.
Johann Lepenant from Nantes wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Mahdi Camara from Rennes.
Valentin Rongier from Rennes is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Mohamed Kaba of Nantes.
Mahdi Camara from Rennes misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high. The assist was provided by Ludovic Blas.
Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal from Rennes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Mohamed Kaba of Nantes.
Nicolas Cozza's header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Brice Samba. The attempt was assisted by Johann Lepenant's cross.
Nantes win a corner after Quentin Merlin concedes.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Mousa Tamari from Rennes.
Johann Lepenant from Nantes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Mousa Tamari of Rennes.
Goal! Estéban Lepaul scores for Rennes with a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner. The score is now Rennes 1, Nantes 0.
Mousa TamariPenalty awarded to Rennes as Mousa Tamari is fouled in the penalty area.
Anthony LopesAnthony Lopes of Nantes concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Deiver Machado from Nantes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ludovic Blas of Rennes.
Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal from Rennes wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Nicolas Cozza of Nantes.
Foul by Valentin Rongier for Rennes.
Mohamed Kaba of Nantes wins a free kick in the attacking half.
