Rennes hold off Angers as Samba saves late penalty | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Rennes beat Angers 2-1 at Roazhon Park. In the 12th minute Marius Louër put through his own net, and Mousa Al-Taamari doubled the lead (25.). Prosper Peter gave the visitors hope with a neat reply (65.), but Brice Samba preserved the advantage by saving Amine Sbaï's penalty (81.). Rennes controlled long spells, posting 15 attempts and 59.4% possession to keep Angers at arm's length. The result lifts Rennes from seventh to fifth and they visit Strasbourg next, while Angers remain 13th and host Le Havre next.

Player of the Match: Brice Samba saved Amine Sbaï's penalty and made three stops overall, the defining interventions that protected a narrow lead in a tense second half.

Stat of the Match: Herve Koffi made six saves, keeping Angers in contention despite sustained pressure.

Three Things We Learned: Rennes' control told, with 59.4% possession and 11 corners illustrating the platform for their first half cushion. The visitors' rally hinged on a substitute's impact, but the saved spot kick halted momentum and kept the advantage intact. Valentin Rongier dictated midfield with 73 of 78 passes completed and the assist for the second goal.