Angers climb into top six as Sbaï stars against Troyes | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Angers beat Troyes 2-0 at Stade Raymond Kopa. Prosper Peter headed in from close range in the 42nd minute after a precise cross by Amine Sbaï. After a VAR check, Amine El Ouazzani had a goal ruled out (51.), before Sbaï doubled the lead (57.). Angers controlled the tempo with 60.9% possession, while Troyes could not convert pressure into chances on target. The result lifts Angers from 11th to 6th and they visit Brest next, while Troyes drop from 12th to 14th and host Marseille next.

Player of the Match: Amine Sbaï scored the clincher and set up the opener, adding two big chances created and three key passes.

Stat of the Match: Troyes registered 19 attempts but hit the target only three times, highlighting wasteful finishing despite 11 corners.

Three Things We Learned: Sbaï's productivity, with a goal, an assist, two big chances created and 12 successful final third passes, is powering Angers' attack. A VAR reversal just after the restart did not halt Angers' momentum, with the second goal arriving soon after. Anthony Lopes made three saves to secure the clean sheet.