After a solid performance at home, Stade Rennais won a logical victory against Paris Saint-Germain (1-0), this Sunday, at the end of the 19th day of Ligue 1. The championship is relaunched!
A small game of Messi and PSG
Paris Saint-Germain is going through a complicated period. Two weeks after a setback to Lens (1-3), Christophe Galtier’s team conceded their second defeat of the season on the lawn of Rennes (0-1), this Sunday, at the end of the 19th day of Ligue 1. PSG now only have a three-point lead over Lens and five over Marseille.
Harmless Parisians
Contrary to their habits, the Rennais started this meeting in 5-3-2. Consequence of significant absences (Bourigeaud, Terrier) or tactics prepared to counter this PSG? In any case, the system put in place by Bruno Genesio was a perfect hindrance to the Parisians, who couldn’t get into Mandanda’s area. Messi and Vitinha then tried long shots, without success. The first big chance was even Rennes: Kalimuendo took back, with a recovery from the right, a cross from Truffert but found Donnarumma on his way.
Behind, the Rouge et Noir were more enterprising and insisted with attempts by Majer, from a free kick, and Traor, from a pivoting recovery in the area, but the Parisian goalkeeper was vigilant to preserve his clean sheet. The Italian was still present then on a strike from Gouiri from the entrance to the area. As the break approached, Paris finally managed to enter the opposing area, but there was always a foot to deflect the attempts of Vitinha and Messi. PSG therefore ended the first period without a single shot on target (out of 5 attempts).
Traor picks up PSG
Upon returning from the locker room, the Parisians seemed to want to press the accelerator. But the Rennais were still as solid and continued to offer themselves dangerous situations. Finally, Traor took advantage of a new overflow from Truffert to open the scoring with a shot from the left crossed low to the ground (1-0, 65th)! Roazhon Park let their joy explode to celebrate this goal which rewarded the fine performance of their protégés. Before shaking moments later.
Because PSG had the opportunity to come back to score very quickly. Entering the game to the applause of the Rennes public ten minutes before the goal, Mbapp had the ball for the equalizer at the end of his foot on his first opportunity by appearing alone in front of Mandanda, but the vice-world champion sent his shot over above the goal. The only real goal opportunity for Paris, which did not show much offensively in Brittany. And this time, it was not enough against Rennes at this level.
The score of the match: 7/10
In a very nice atmosphere at Roazhon Park, the meeting took a little while to start. If the first period did not keep all its promises, the second act was more animated.
The goal :
– Launched by Theate in the area, on the left side, Truffert resists the return of Hakimi and serves back towards Traor, who scores with a shot from the left crossed on the left of Donnarumma (1-0, 65th).
Players’ NOTES
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Man of the match: Lovro Majer (8/10)
What a performance from the Croatian! As is often the case in big matches, the Rennes midfielder played to their best level. And that’s usually not good news for his opponents. He imposed his law on PSG circles, doing a lot of work in the pressing and projecting himself to support his team’s offensives. No goals or assists, just spades of differences and outstanding work.
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RENNES 1-0 PARIS SG (mid-time: 0-0) – FRANCE – Ligue 1 / 19th day
Stadium: Roazhon Park, Rennes – Referee: Benot Bastien, France
Goals : H. Traor (65th) for RENNES
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