Rennes snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory over Paris FC on Friday, thanks to a late strike from substitute Breel Embolo, sealing their first away triumph in Ligue 1 since April.
Embolo’s well-placed finish in the 81st minute proved decisive, propelling Rennes up two spots to eighth on the league table, while Paris FC slipped further behind in 11th.
The encounter was lively from start to finish, with both goalkeepers showcasing their reflexes.
Rennes shot-stopper Brice Samba delivered an outstanding performance, pulling off key saves and enjoying a slice of fortune as efforts from Ilan Kebbal and Thibault De Smet rattled the woodwork.
Despite Paris FC looking the more dangerous side for much of the contest, defensive lapses once again cost them dearly.
The capital outfit has now managed just two clean sheets all season and has secured only one win in its last five outings, an alarming record for a side with one of the league’s weakest defences.
