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Thrilling Draw in the French Derby of the West between Nantes and Rennes
Nantes, France – In a match filled with tension and emotion, Nantes and Rennes drew three all in the Derby of the West played at the Stade de la Beaujoire. The match, corresponding to the fifth round of Ligue 1, was characterized by a frenetic pace and back-and-forth action.
Rennes took the lead in the 29th minute thanks to a penalty converted by L. Blas. The lead was extended in the 35th minute with a goal by E. Lepaul, assisted by A. Seidu. The first half was also marked by yellow cards to T. Tati and Mostafa Mohamed of Nantes.
In the second half, Nantes reacted. J. Mwanga reduced the deficit in the 64th minute, making the score 1-2. In injury time, the match experienced a frantic finale. M. Abline missed a penalty in the 90th minute, but immediately afterwards, Y. El Arabi tied the game, unleashing euphoria among the home fans.
The match was punctuated by several yellow cards, D. Cisse for Rennes and M. Lahdo for Nantes. Regarding the statistics, Rennes dominated possession with 58% compared to Nantes’ 42%. However, Nantes generated more goal-scoring opportunities, with 15 total shots compared to Rennes’ 8. Nantes received three yellow cards and Rennes one. Both teams managed 4 corner kicks. Referee Mathieu Vernice whistled 12 fouls from Nantes and 16 from Rennes.
The final score was Nantes three, Rennes three.
Substitutions rennes: at minute 46 V. Rongier came in and D. Cisse went out., at minute 46 A. Seidu came in and L. Brassier went out., at minute 65 B. Embolo came in and M. Tamari went out., at minute 70 L. Blas came in and H. Hateboer went out., at minute 81 E. Lepaul came in and M. Meite went out.
Substitutions nantes: at minute 66 T. Tati came in and F. Coquelin went out., at minute 67 Mostafa Mohamed came in and Y. Benhattab went out., at minute 77 F. Coquelin came in and D. Tabibou went out., at minute 78 M. Lahdo came in and A. Camara went out., at minute 82 N. Cozza came in and Y. El Arabi went out., at minute 90 L. Leroux came in and U. Radakovic went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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