Finished !
Rennes lose two points at home! Authors of a very good start to the match rewarded with two goals, the Red and Blacks then evolved into numerical superiority during the last half hour of play. However, the Le Havres held on and even snatched the equalizer after reduced the gap at the end of the first period. The Bretons miss the opportunity to climb on the podium.
Blas falls on Desmas
On the last offensive of the match, Blas hits the ground in the area. Desmas goes down to push the ball away again.
Doué finds the post!
Upon receiving an opening from Matic, Doué takes his chance to volley into the box. His shot is repelled by the right upright!
Mbemba tries from afar
For his first ball, Mbemba takes his chance with a touch from outside the area. His shot misses clearly.
Latest changes for Elsner
Kechta and Salmier give way to Mbemba and El Hajjam.
5 minutes of added time
Rennes pushes very hard to try to snatch victory!
The parade of Desmas!
Blas places a powerful volley in the area, but Desmas takes the ball out with a superb parry. Le Havre is miraculous!
Blas Festival
Superb ride from Blas, who takes his chance in the area. He is countered but the ball quickly returns to the feet of his partners.
New corner for Rennes
On the left of the surface, Gouiri has time to place a recovery with the flat foot. The ball goes over.
Theate strikes from afar
The central defender worries Desmas, not surprised by the rebound and who accompanies the ball to the exit of the goal.
Kuzyaev leaves his place
Ndiaye enters for the last minutes of play.
The very compact HAC
The visitors are folded in front of their surface and still hold this point.
Doué collapses at the entrance to the surface
No penalty for Rennes, which even offers a goal exit to Desmas.
Genesio brings new blood
Kalimuendo and Bourigeaud give way to Salah and D.Doué.
Roazhon Park is getting impatient
In front of a team which does not manage to find itself despite a numerical superiority, the Rennes public lets out a few whistles.
The Rennais give everything
The Rouge et Noir insisted on this end of the match, when they were leading by two goals after less than half an hour of play.
Cardboard for Matic
Author of a nudge on Touré, the Rennes rookie harvests a warning.
Double change in Le Havre
Nego and Alioui, author of a double, are replaced by Sabbi and Logbo to try to hold this point of the draw.
Assignon misses the target
In front of the area, Assignon takes his chance in force, against a very compact defense. His shot narrowly escapes the right skylight.
BUUUUUUUUUT OF ALIOUI!
The HAC equalize in numerical inferiority! On a counter, Nego finds Alioui on the left. Already a scorer at the end of the first period, he scored twice on a perfect roll from the right.
The Red and Black go up a notch
Long phase of Rennes possession in front of the HAC surface. The visitors have to work hard to defend.
The tension is growing
The contacts are more and more bitter since the exclusion of Grandsir. The Rennais still do not take advantage of it to take shelter definitively.
Change in Rennes
Truffert is replaced by Belocian for the last half hour of play.
GROWING UP EXCLUDED!
Second warning for the Le Havre striker! Grandsir, who was about to be replaced, therefore leaves his partners at ten following a dangerous tackle on Assignon.
no rhythm
The Rouge et Noir seem caught between two waters and have not been dangerous for a few minutes.
Gouiri stopped
Still stirring, Gouiri tries to pass on the left following a touch. It is taken over by the opposing defense, which can restart.
Operi center on the left
He finds Nego at the far post, whose one-touch attempt is missed. Mandanda recovers a goal clearance.
Kalimuendo countered
Found on the right of the surface, Kalimuendo chooses to make a hook before taking his chance. He is countered and his team finally gets a corner. Gouiri’s shot stumbles on Lloris in stride.
Le Havre is better
If the first opportunity of this second period is still awaited, the visitors seem more aggressive, undoubtedly motivated by the goal at the end of the first act.
Alioui on the ground
As the game continues, the Le Havre striker remains on the ground. He finally manages to get up after long seconds.
Trash on both sides
The match resumes with two teams failing to approach the opposing area.
Start of the second period
No changes to report for the resumption of play.
Half-time in Rennes!
The Red and Black lead 2-1 at the break! Logically in the lead thanks to goals from Blas and Wooh, Rennes were surprised before the break by Alioui and Le Havre who are still in the game.
The Fairy does not fit
In front of the surface, Le Fée takes his chance in first intention. The ball flies over the frame.
Grow informed
Guilty of a high foot on Assignon, Grandsir collects the first card of this match. 2 minutes of additional time have been announced.
Kuzyaev misses final pass
Very nice collective movement on the Le Havre side. The ball is returned on a missed transmission from Kuzyaev.
Growing up makes the mistake
A few moments after missing his recovery from a corner, Grandsir returned the ball on a foul in the opposing area. Rennes can blow.
The relaunched HAC
In the wake of this goal, the visitors are still projecting themselves into the Rennes camp. The ball is released in pain.
BUUUUUUUT OF ALIOUI!
Le Havre revives the suspense! Operi brushes a cross from the left side. Alioui beats Truffert to place an unstoppable uncrossed header for Mandanda, who does not move.
The Rennais are pushing hard
Without forcing, Rennes seeks the third goal before the break, against an opponent in difficulty.
Free kick for Rennes
On the left, Blas finds Theate at the far post. The ball is quickly lost, and the opposing counter gives nothing.
Rennes insists
The Fairy finally loses the ball on the left of the surface but the Bretons are still dangerous in the last 30 meters.
Kalimuendo misses the target
At the conclusion of a magnificent collective action, Truffert searches for Kalimuendo from the left. At the far post, the former Parisian tackles to take the ball, which flies over the frame.
The HAC is better
Since Rennes’ second goal, the people of Le Havre are more threatening and remain in the opposing camp. Without success, so far.
A note on the stats
6 shots including 4 on target for Rennes, against 3 including 1 on target for the visitors. The Red and Black have 63% possession.
Mandanda Alert Salmier
Alioui hits a corner on the right. The ball is taken over by Salmier with a header from the penalty spot. On his line, the Rennes goalkeeper captures.
BOOOUUUUUT OF WOOH!
The Red and Black are taking the break! Bourigeaud hits hard at the near post with a free kick from the left side. Kalimuendo deflects slightly to Desmas, who pushes the ball away. Wooh is attentive and extends in goal from close range.
Grow menacing
Found on the left, Grandsir places a dangerous cross on the ground. The ball is finally recovered, while an offside position at the start of the action is then signaled.
Rennes leaves nothing
After a good start to the match, the people of Le Havre no longer manage to put their foot on the ball or invite themselves into the opposing camp.
Truffert’s failure!
Blas progresses on the right of the surface before colliding with Desmas. The ball returns to Truffert, alone against the empty goal, who sends his recovery from the right above.
Mandanda anticipates
Grandsir is alerted in depth, eccentric to the left. Mandanda comes out of his goal to capture quietly.
Nego’s response
On the right of the surface, Nego places a powerful half-volley. The ball flies just past Mandanda’s goal.
BUUUUUUT DE BLAS!
Rennes scores on its first opportunity! Blas takes advantage of good pressing to recover the ball before tumbling into the opposing camp. He arms a first attempt, countered, before concluding on his second shot, with a cross strike on the ground. Despite an offside position from Gouiri, which seemed to have hampered Desmas, the referee awarded the goal.
The rain is coming
While the kick-off had been given in a fine rain, it became stronger and stronger over the minutes.
The Fairy is looking for Blas
Found on the right of the surface, Le Fée tries to serve Blas with a heel. The opposing defense beats him and recovers the ball.
The visitors keep the ball
Possession has always been in favor of Le Havre since the kick-off. The Rennais begin to press high.
Alioui offside
The Le Havre striker is targeted in depth, but the flag goes up immediately.
Rennes recovers the ball
After a long phase of initial possession by the visitors, Rennes won a free kick in midfield.
Let’s go between Rennes and Le Havre!
The Rouge et Noir are hiring, good game to all! Note that a tribute was paid to former players Philippe Berlin and Bertrand Marchand, who died recently.
Entry of both teams
The kick-off of the match will be given in a few moments in Brittany.
The HAC at ease on the go
Les Havrais have lost just one of their last 20 away games in all competitions, for 9 wins and 10 draws.
The eleven from Le Havre is finally here
Desmas – Nego, Salmier, Sangante, Lloris, Opéri – Kuzyaev, Touré, Kechta – Grandsir, Alioui
Substitutes: Gorgelin, Youte, El Hajjam, Sabbi, Mbemba, Logbo, Joujou, Ndiaye, Soumaré.
Reindeer intractable with the little ones
Les Rouge et Noir have won their last 6 home games against promoted players, including a stinging 5-1 against Metz two weeks ago, scoring a total of 24 goals.
The Rennes composition, first tenure for Matic
Mandanda – Assignon, Wooh, Theate, Truffert – Bourigeaud, Matic, Le Fée – Blas, Kalimuendo, Gouiri
Substitutes: Gallon, G.Doue, Jaouab, Belocian, Santamaria, D.Doue, Tait, Lambourde, Salah.
Hello and welcome everyone to this game
We continue the 3rd day of Ligue 1 gently this Sunday after the two clashes OM-Brest and PSG-Lens on Saturday evening. On the menu this Sunday, as an aperitif, an enticing Rennes-Le Havre. Kick-off at 1 p.m. on Prime Video (the compositions will be available around 12 p.m.).
On paper, advantage to the Bretons, stronghold of Ligue 1, who were able to attract Ludovic Blas and Enzo Le Fée to the transfer window, against the promoted Le Havre, still looking for his first victory. A match to watch live with commentary on the RMC Sport website and app.