Incredible, stunning. The scenario of the Rennes - Nantes match will be remembered in Brittany. At Roazhon Park, Rennes beat Nantes on the wire 3-2 this Friday in the Breton derby, after having been led twice in this inaugural meeting of the 22nd day of Ligue 1. This crazy success consolidates its 3rd place.
Under the eyes of the world champion Steven Nzonzi, arrived on loan in Rennes, the men of Julian Stéphan triumphed after nine minutes of additional time, on a goal by Raphinha initially refused for offside but validated after having resorted to the video assistance.
"We had a completely crazy end, savor Julien Stéphan, the Rennes coach, at the microphone of Canal +. We felt that the judgment on the 3rd goal was playing out. It is not the most successful match on our part but what strength of character of my team! I nevertheless have compassion for Christian Gourcuff because it is cruel for his team ”.
In the Ligue 1 standings, Stade Rennais (3rd), which signs the best total points (40) in its history at this stage of the season, is close to two units from Marseille (2nd, 42 points) and leads to seven points ahead of his closest pursuer.
“I have never seen that in 40 years of career, admits, struck, Christian Gourcuff who dreamed of another conclusion, two years after his ouster from the Rennes bench. It is very disappointing. There is not much to say but it is not normal to take these two goals in overtime. "
