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What a game! Rennes edged out Toulouse 2-1 in a nail-biting Ligue 1 encounter at Roazhon Park on April 29, 2018.
Rennes, playing at home, controlled the majority of possession (53%), but Toulouse showed a resilient approach, matching their shots (13 to Rennes' 6). The first half ended all square, 1-1.
The turning point came in the second half. Rennes scored two crucial goals, with two early goals that proved decisive. A red card for Rennes’ James Léa Siliki late in the game really spiced things up. Despite Toulouse's valiant effort in the final stages, Rennes held on for the win, showcasing their home-field advantage in the closing stages.
The most exciting moments included a stunning own goal by Toulouse's Gnagnon, and Bourigeaud's crucial goal for Rennes. The atmosphere was electric throughout, particularly during the tense final moments. Both teams showed great determination and tactical awareness, with some significant substitutions altering the game's complexion.