RENNES, France — In a crucial match for Rennes, Carlos Andrés Gomez made an impressive debut by scoring the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory over Le Havre in their Ligue 1 encounter on Friday. This result marked a significant boost for Rennes, ending their streak of poor performances with their first win since mid-September.

Gomez netted the solitary goal just nine minutes into the second half with a stunning curling shot that left the opposition’s goalkeeper with no chance. The match took a further downturn for Le Havre when defender Christopher Operi received a red card during stoppage time, reducing his team to ten men in the closing moments of the game.

This win enabled Rennes to climb up to eighth place in the league standings, providing them with much-needed confidence moving forward. On the other hand, Le Havre’s struggles continued, as they have only managed to score a single goal in their last six matches and are still searching for their first win since early September.

Currently, Le Havre finds itself positioned third from the bottom in the league, merely two points clear of the relegation zone, occupied by Angers and Montpellier, who both have a game in hand. The situation looks bleak for Le Havre as they aim to turn their fortunes around in the coming matches.