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Kalimuendo, high class
We had to wait for the 9th day of Ligue 1 to see Kalimuendo's first goal with the Rennes jersey, synonymous with opening the scoring in Strasbourg (38th), but it was worth it.
Upon receiving a complicated center from Truffert, the striker achieves a very difficult control of the left foot and continues with a powerful shot in pivot.
A first goal which should do good for the French international Espoir, who is finding playing time after a period of injury.
Rennes mastery
If the red card from Strasbourg (28th, see elsewhere) obviously made things easier, Rennes generally controlled the debates.
The Bretons were quick to find the net after the exclusion of Nyamsi and even quickly made the break after returning from the locker room (Terrier 49th).
Subsequently, the players of Génésio were good technically, despite the reduction in Diallo's score on penalty (72nd).
Especially since Rennes had already evolved in numerical superiority for more than an hour against Troyes during the 6th day, without winning the match (1-1).
The Meinau public
As usual, the Strasbourg public responded to this meeting.
And yet, given the scenario of the match, it was not easy... After half an hour of play, the locals really struggled to exist in the game and suffered the wrath of the Rennes attack.
Not enough to silence the public, who pushed their players for 90 minutes, as they always do in this complicated start to the season, still without a win for Racing.
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Nyamsi sees red
It's hard to say that Mr. Wattellier made a big mistake by giving Nyamsi red.
However, this card can also appear severe.
The French defender cleared a ball but did not control his gesture and wiped his crampons on the upper thigh of Bourigeaud.
The real problem is that this exclusion has completely changed the face of the match, which has become very unbalanced.
Strasbourg in the background
Strasbourg can't do it.
The Alsatians have still not won a match this season in Ligue 1. With four defeats and five draws, they find themselves 18th in the standings with five small points.
Only Brest and Ajaccio are behind, but have not yet played.
Racing will absolutely have to relaunch in the next match against Angers if they finally want to start their season.