Touré Leads Le Havre to Victory with Brace vs. Former Team

Le Havre emerged victorious in an intense matchup against Nantes by a score of 3-2 in a crucial encounter for the French league’s relegation battle on Sunday. The win was significantly influenced by Abdoulaye Touré, who scored two decisive penalties against his former club, contributing to the critical victory.
Toure, who formerly played for Nantes after rising through their youth academy and participating in nearly 150 league matches from 2013 to 2021, found the back of the net with both penalty kicks. In response, Saïdou Sow was able to score for Nantes between Toure’s penalty efforts.
Shortly after the break, Moses Simon managed to level the game at 2-2. However, the match’s turning point came when defender Timothée Pembélé netted the winner for Le Havre in the 88th minute. This victory now propels Le Havre to the 16th position on the table, in a league composed of 18 teams, with only seven rounds remaining.
Elsewhere on Sunday, Lille is seeking a significant result in their clash at home against northern rivals Lens. A win would allow them to draw level on points with fourth-placed Nice, intensifying their pursuit of a Champions League qualification spot for the next season.
In other matches, Brittany team Brest emerged victorious with a 4-2 win over Toulouse, surviving a spirited comeback. Brest raced to a 3-0 lead thanks to goals from Justin Bourgault, Mathias Pereira Lage, and Kamory Doumbia. Toulouse looked to mount a comeback with goals from Vincent Sierro and Joshua King, but Mahdi Camara’s conversion of Pereira Lage’s cross in the 90th minute sealed the victory for Brest.
Rennes also enjoyed success, with forward Arnaud Kalimuendo scoring twice to help the team secure a 3-0 triumph over a struggling Angers side, thereby ensuring greater midtable security. In another fixture, a late goal by Florian Ayé gave Auxerre a valuable 1-0 win over Montpellier, who edged closer to relegation with their seventh consecutive loss.
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain continues their dominance, staying unbeaten and closing in on a historic 13th Ligue 1 title. PSG’s impressive form was highlighted by a commanding 6-1 win against Saint-Etienne on Saturday. With this momentum, PSG needs just a draw at home to Angers next Saturday to clinch the championship and further cement their place in French football history.