On 7 May, one of the matches of the 34th round of the French football championship took place. Nantes (France) and Strasbourg (France) met.
French Premier League, round 34.
Nantes (France) - Strasbourg (France) - 0:2 (0-1)
Goals: Diallo (26), J. Diarra (47)
Warnings: Victor (45), Koko (53), Colin Dagba (68), Mollet (76)
The football match between Nantes and Strasbourg took place at the Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fontenot, and it was a highly anticipated game in the Ligue 1 league. The first half of the game was tightly fought, with both teams trying to take control of the game. However, it was Strasbourg who struck first with a penalty awarded to H. Diallo on 26 minutes. The penalty was awarded following a dangerous tackle by a Nantes player in the box. Nantes tried to get back into the game, but failed to hit the bar. Moreover, just before the break, the team faced a setback when Joao Victor was yellow carded. Nantes made several substitutions at the start of the second half, hoping to turn the game around. But Strasbourg had other plans.
Strasbourg took to the field in the second half fully armed and scored their second goal in the 47th minute thanks to an accurate strike by H. Diarra. Strasbourg's defence was solid and prevented Nantes from creating any serious chances. Moreover, the Nantes players were shown yellow cards, which only made their situation worse. Strasbourg continued to dominate the game and Nantes made a few more substitutions to try and save the game. However, it was too little, too late, as Strasbourg's defence held firm. The final score was 0-2, a deserved win for Strasbourg. Overall, it was a disappointing performance from Nantes. They started the game well, but failed to keep their momentum. Strasbourg, on the other hand, played with purpose and determination. They took their chances and defended decisively. This win will undoubtedly give them much-needed momentum as they continue to fight for a higher position in Ligue 1.
In the next round, the opponents will be Toulouse vs Nantes and Strasbourg vs Nice.
| Nantes | Strasbourg | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Shots on goal | 6 |
| 13 | Strokes | 8 |
| 3 | Blocked strikes | 0 |
| 12 | Kicks from the penalty area | 7 |
| 1 | Kicks from behind the penalty box | 1 |
| 22 | Offences | 15 |
| 11 | Corner | 1 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 54% | Possession of the ball | 46% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Safeties by goalkeeper | 5 |
| 406 | Total assists | 375 |
| 304 | Accurate passes | 286 |
| 75% | Accuracy of transmissions | 76% |