Rennes did the job well against Troyes. Bruno Genesio’s men won 4-1 at Roazhon Park during the 25th day to stay in the top places in Ligue 1. Guirassy, author of a double, Terrier and Laborde are the Breton scorers.
Decisive Guirassy
Author of a high-flying first half-hour, Stade Rennais logically made Les Troyens bend thanks to two goals from Guirassy on the lookout from a corner (14th) then at the end of a splendid cross from Meling (20th ). Two achievements that will do good to the center forward. Gallon, the Trojan goalkeeper, was also called upon and finally went against the run of play as the Aube players reduced the gap following a poorly negotiated corner by the Breton defense (40th).
The second period was much more sluggish for the Rouge et Noir, less in control of events even if Troyes did not prove to be very dangerous. The victory was recorded at the end of the meeting and in what way!
Terrier and Laborde follow each other
After a superb collective action with a touch of the ball, Martin Terrier pushed into the net a low cross from Meling, who at the same time offered his second assist of the evening.
Finally, a small event, Rennes obtained its first penalty of the season on a collision by Salmier on Aguerd. Laborde was quick to turn the essay into a subtle panenka. Here he is at 12 league goals, like Terrier. A beautiful afternoon on the banks of the Vilaine.
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Match statistics. © DSAS
The highlights of the meeting:
? 14′. Goal by Guirassy! On the corner of Bourigeaud, Traoré takes the ball with a diving header. Gallon pushes back with both fists on Guirassy who pushes the ball to the bottom!
? 20′. Lined with Guirassy, magnificent! Bourigeaud shoots a free kick into the wall, Mayer recovers the leather and directs for Meling who sends a marvelous center in volley for Guirassy who takes the top of the head on his vis-à-vis. 2-0!
25′. Gallon knocks Santamaria’s head off! Rennes continues to besiege Troyes and Santamaria takes over a cross from Bourigeaud that the Aubois goalkeeper stops on his right.
26′. Another big opportunity from Rennes! The waves continue and Bourigeaud launches Terrier in one touch in the area but the Breton striker crosses his attempt too much.
? 40′. Troyes reduces the score! On the corner the ball lands at the far post after the procrastination of the Breton defense. Ugbo heads in front of Traore and Gomis is too short to fend off the ball which crosses the line.
53′. Distant strike from Traoré that Gallon pushes back as best he can! The Rennes captain has the space to strike from 25 meters as no one is attacking him. His powerful shot is repelled with difficulty.
? 75′. 3-1 for Rennes! What collective action concluded by Terrier! Majer directs the play towards Meling who has projected himself to the left of the surface, the Norwegian plays the one-two in one touch with Laborde and crosses in first intention for Terrier who pushes into the back of the net.
? 87′. Laborde transforms with a panenka! The center-forward scored the first Rennes penalty of the season with finesse!
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