Strasbourg vs Angers SCO: Ligue 1 Result, Final Score, and Reaction
Strasbourg Claim Vital Victory
RC Strasbourg have boosted their Ligue 1 survival hopes with a crucial 2-1 home win over Angers SCO on Saturday. Habib Diallo's first-half brace proved decisive as Strasbourg moved out of the relegation zone, while Angers remain rooted to the bottom of the table.
Diallo Inspires Strasbourg
Diallo opened the scoring in the 15th minute, pouncing on a loose ball in the Angers box and firing home from close range. The Senegalese forward doubled his tally just before the half-hour mark, heading in a cross from Adrien Thomasson.
Angers pulled one back through Abdallah Sima in the 65th minute, but Strasbourg held on for a vital three points.
Angers' Woes Continue
The defeat extends Angers' winless run to 13 games in all competitions. They have now lost 10 of their last 11 Ligue 1 matches and are 11 points adrift of safety with just eight games remaining.
Reaction
Strasbourg manager Julien Stéphan was delighted with his team's performance. "We played with great intensity and determination tonight," he said. "We knew this was a crucial game and the players responded magnificently."
Angers manager Abdel Bouhazama was disappointed but remained upbeat. "We didn't play well enough tonight," he admitted. "But we have to keep fighting until the end."
Conclusion
Strasbourg's victory has given them a lifeline in their battle to avoid relegation. Angers, on the other hand, are now facing an uphill task to stay in Ligue 1.
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