Rennes - Reims - 3:1. French Championship, 13th round. Match review, statistics

On 26 November, one of the matches of the 13th round of the French football championship took place. Rennes (France) and Reims (France) met.

French Championship, 13th round

Rennes (France) - Reims (France) - 3:1 (1:1)
Goals: Guiri (4), Burigo (46), Arthur Theatre (66) - O. Diakite (45+2) - O. Diakite (45+2)

Warnings: Matic (70), A. Kalimuendo (77), Emmanuel Agbadu (85), Teuma (89).

Rennes vs Reims Match Review:

In a thrilling encounter between Rennes and Reims at the prestigious Roazhon Park stadium, fans were treated to an exciting match in Ligue 1. Both teams were keen to win and add three valuable points to the standings, and the match did not disappoint. The first half was a tightly contested affair, with both teams demonstrating their attacking prowess. Rennes players were the first to score in the 4th minute, when A. Guiri hit the opponent's goal from close range. The goal delighted the spectators and set the tone for an exciting match. Reims, not wanting to fall behind, responded with a substitution in the 33rd minute. M. Munetsi replaced A. Richardson, hoping that this substitution would give the attack a new impetus. However, just before the break Reims managed to equalise. О. Diakite, taking advantage of a mistake in the defence of "Rennes", realised his chance and scored a great goal, levelling the score 1:1. The first half ended with an even score and the second half was all about the game. At the start of the second half, Rennes quickly took the initiative. In the 46th minute, B. Burijo showed his scoring ability and with a spectacular strike restored the advantage of "Rennes", leaving the defence of "Reims" in a daze. "Rennes" continued to dominate, and in the 66th minute A. Theate increased their lead. The goal gave Rennes a comfortable 3-1 victory and Reims had a mountain to climb to salvage a single point from this match.

In the 70th minute, as the tension on the pitch increased, Rennes player N. Matic received a yellow card, which further increased the heat of the game. In response, Rennes made a double substitution in the 72nd minute, bringing on M. Terrier and L. Blas to strengthen the attack. Reims also made a change, with O. Diakite replacing A. Salama in the 76th minute. This tactical move was aimed at bringing fresh energy into the Reims game and saving at least something from defeat. As the match approached its climax, Rennes maintained control of the game, while Reims struggled to regain their composure. In the 77th minute, A. Calimuendo was cautioned by the referee for a yellow card against Rennes and both teams continued to make substitutions in search of a break. In the 83rd minute, Rennes decided to replace A. Guiri with B. Santamaria, hoping that this substitution would consolidate their advantage. In the 85th minute, E. Agbadou received a yellow card. As time ran out, Reims made their last substitution in the 87th minute, bringing on M. Darami instead of A. Bojan. However, it was too little too late as Rennes continued to dictate the pace of the match. After the half-time whistle "Rennes" won with a resounding score of 3:1. The victory cemented their position in the league and demonstrated their ability to beat difficult opponents. Although Reims fought valiantly, their efforts ultimately fell short against Rennes' impressive second half performance. The match will be remembered as a tense and entertaining spectacle that kept the fans in suspense.

In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Marseille - Rennes, Reims - Strasbourg.

Statistics of the match Rennes - Reims: