Rennes has secured their second win of the season with a hard-fought victory over Angers on Sunday evening. The game was played at Stade de la Beaujoire, and the hosts came out strong from the start, creating numerous chances to score.
The first goal of the match was scored by Rennes' forward, Anthony Martial, in the 18th minute. He received a pass from his teammate, Adama Traore, and slotted it past Angers goalkeeper, Rémi Frey, to give his side the lead.
Angers responded immediately, however, as their striker, Antoine Kombouaré, headed home a corner kick to level the scores just three minutes later. But Rennes were not to be denied, and they doubled their advantage in the 69th minute through another Martial header.
The final whistle blew shortly after, and Rennes emerged victorious with two goals to show for their efforts. The victory puts them top of Group C, while Angers remain in fourth place with just one point from their opening two matches.
In addition to Martial's impressive performance, the team also featured another standout player in midfielder, Jérémy Ménez. He provided valuable support for Martial throughout the match and was instrumental in helping Rennes maintain possession of the ball.
Overall, Rennes showed that they have what it takes to compete in Ligue 1 this season, and they will be looking to build on their success against Angers with further victories in the coming weeks.