Rennes score twice inside 17 minutes and hold on to beat Angers 1-2
P. Frankowski scored at 9' and an own goal from J. Lefort made it 2-0 by the 17th minute. C. Arcus pulled one back for Angers at 35', but Rennes held on to win 1-2.
Rennes did their damage early. Two goals inside 17 minutes, one from open play and one an own goal, put Angers behind before the home side had settled into the game.
P. Frankowski scored at 9', J. Lefort turned into his own net at 17', and C. Arcus's reply at 35' was as close as Angers came to a way back. It finished 1-2.
Rennes had more of the ball, Angers had more shots
Rennes controlled 56.3% of possession, but Angers actually out-shot them 19 to 17, without troubling the scoreboard beyond Arcus's goal. Rennes were the sharper side with the ball at their feet, completing 87.6% of their passes to Angers' 82%.
Match facts
- 9' — P. Frankowski (Rennes)
- 17' — J. Lefort, own goal (Rennes)
- 35' — C. Arcus (Angers)
| Stat | Angers | Rennes |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 43.7% | 56.3% |
| Total shots | 19 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Accurate passes | 327 (82%) | 475 (87.6%) |
| Fouls committed | 10 | 15 |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 12 | 6 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
What's next
Angers stay 12th on 3 points after three matchdays. Rennes move to 5th on 7 points, into the Europa League spot, with Matchday 4 up next for both sides.
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