Rennes Hold On After Three-Goal First Half to Beat Angers 2-1

Rennes held on for a 2-1 victory over Angers at Stade Raymond-Kopa on Sunday, September 6, securing the points after a three-goal first half. Rennes led 2-1 at half-time, and neither side found the net after the interval.

Rennes make fast start

The visitors opened the scoring in the ninth minute when Przemysław Frankowski finished a move assisted by Sebastian Szymański. Rennes then extended their advantage eight minutes later, although the goal came through an own goal by Jordan Lefort.

Angers responded before the break. Carlens Arcus pulled one back in the 35th minute, with Branco Van den Boomen providing the assist. That goal gave the hosts a route back into the contest, but the score remained unchanged through the second half as Rennes protected their narrow lead.

Statistics show a competitive contest

Rennes had the greater share of possession at 56% and completed 469 accurate passes compared with Angers' 324. They also recorded more shots inside the box, 15 to 12, and put five efforts on target against Angers' three. Those figures supported Rennes' advantage, although the overall shot count was close: Angers attempted 19 shots to Rennes' 17.

Angers created pressure in other areas, taking 12 corners to Rennes' six and producing seven shots from outside the box, compared with two for the visitors. They also had 11 blocked shots, more than twice Rennes' five. Rennes' goalkeeper made two saves, while the Angers goalkeeper made four, reflecting the visitors' slightly greater accuracy in a match that remained open despite the final score.

Van den Boomen leads the individual ratings

Branco Van den Boomen was the highest-rated player, earning 7.7 for Angers. His assist for Arcus' goal was complemented by five key passes across his 90 minutes, though his contribution could not prevent a home defeat. Arcus also received a 7.7 rating after scoring and recording one shot on target in 83 minutes.

The match produced two yellow cards and no dismissals. Charlie Cresswell was booked for Rennes in the 58th minute, while Joseph Kalulu received Angers' only caution in the 90th. Both coaches made changes as the game progressed, but the scoreline stayed 2-1.

Rennes move above Angers

The result leaves Rennes sixth in Ligue 1 with four points from two listed games, improving a sequence that began with a draw and a win in their previous two matches. Angers are 11th with three points from two listed games after a loss and a win in their pre-match form. Rennes therefore leave with the advantage in both the result and the current table position.