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In a delicate position this season, Nantais, Lorientais and Clermontois missed the boat this Sunday.
How cruel it is. All in their own way, Nantais, Lorientais and Clermontois can harbor enormous regrets this Sunday at the end of their match of the 19e day of Ligue 1, respectively against Reims, Le Havre and Strasbourg.
In Champagne, the Canaries signed a goalless draw while Kadewere had the opportunity to offer victory to his new club from the penalty spot (73e). With all the more disappointment as the FCN remains 13e in the standings with only three points ahead of the red zone. Reims for its part is in sixth position, just ahead of OM, four units from the Top 4.
Ayew back in the forefront
The scenario is even more infuriating for Lorient, who joined the score at the end of the match and thought they made the difference in added time through Bamba (90e+1). This is without taking into account the exceptional self-sacrifice of Ayew, who scored in the wake of a daring acrobatic gesture (90e+4) to snatch the sharing of points (3-3). The Ghanaian, freshly returned from the CAN, had already struck for the first late equalizer for Le Havre (85e). A response then to Kari (51e) and Louza (33e), rookie already decisive for the Bretons, who had turned things around after Sabbi’s opening score from the penalty spot (15e).
Thus thwarted, Lorient remains bottom of the elite, three lengths from the waterline. Clermont, also in the red, could have regained the surface but Strasbourg, although dominated in Auvergne, held on until the end (1-1). The essential Nicholson, out injured, allowed the Clermontois to avoid the worst however (52e) while Dion had struck first for the RCSA in this game (34e). What remains is the unvalidated double – rightly so – from Caufriez to leave many regrets for the locals this Sunday.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
