In a thrilling encounter in the French league on Sunday, Zakaria Aboukhlal emerged as the hero for Toulouse, netting a crucial late goal that secured a 1-0 victory against Reims. This win marked Toulouse’s third consecutive match without defeat, further boosting their confidence as they climb the league standings.

Reims, on the other hand, faced a setback in their ambitions to break into the top five of the league table. Instead of claiming a vital win, they now find themselves grappling with a third consecutive loss. Aboukhlal’s decisive goal came in the 84th minute when he skillfully lifted the ball over the Reims goalkeeper, sealing the win for his team.

As a result of this victory, Toulouse has ascended to the 12th position in the league, amassing a total of 12 points from 10 matches, which puts them just two points shy of their rivals, Reims.

The league was also highlighted by Paris Saint-Germain’s narrow 1-0 win over Lens on Saturday, allowing the Parisian giants to establish a six-point lead at the summit of the standings.

Aboukhlal has been in fine form recently, having scored a brace in the previous match against Montpellier, bringing his tally to four goals over his last four league appearances. His performance continues to be instrumental in Toulouse’s positive run as they look to improve their standing in the league.