Stade de Reims vs. Stade Rennais FC (29.12.2022)

In an electric match-up on December 29, 2022, Stade de Reims emerged victorious against Stade Rennais FC, showcasing a blend of strategy and skill that thrilled the football fans.

Right from the get-go, Reims seized control when Folarin Balogun found the net just 6 minutes into the game, setting an aggressive tone for the home side. The intensity of the match kicked up a notch as Junya Ito of Reims received a yellow card at the 20-minute mark, reflecting the fiercely competitive nature of the encounter.

Reims continued their offensive pressure, and it paid off in the 22nd minute with a fine goal from Alexis Flips, doubling their advantage and placing Rennes under considerable strain. Rennes, not deterred by their early setbacks, persisted in their efforts to break through the solid Reims defense. Benjamin Bourigeaud's frustration was palpable when he too received a yellow card in the 42nd minute for Rennes.

The momentum swung in favor of Rennes when Arthur Theate managed to pull one back just before the half-time whistle at 45+1 minutes, breathing new life into the match. It suggested a potentially dramatic comeback as Rennes entered the second half with renewed energy.

Rennes kicked off the second half with strategic substitutions, introducing Amine Gouiri and Adrien Truffert in the 46th minute to inject fresh legs and spirit into their play. Despite this, Warmed Omari found himself cautioned with a yellow card at 59 minutes.

As the match progressed, both sides made further tactical changes. Reims made a string of substitutions, pulling out Flips and bringing in Arber Zeneli in the 69th and 74th minutes respectively, while Rennes deployed Flavien Tait in the 64th minute.

Tensions escalated as Folarin Balogun was shown a yellow card in the 83rd minute, but his earlier contributions and discipline were far from forgotten. Remarkably, just a minute later, Balogun once again struck gold with another goal at the 84th minute, cementing his place as a key player for Reims.

In the final stretch of the game, the teams made their last strategic moves with additional substitutions. Lesley Ugochukwu stepped onto the pitch for Rennes at the 83rd minute, as did Martin Terrier at the 90th minute. Reims, seeking to preserve their lead, brought on fresh legs with substitutions of their own at the 86th minute.

Ultimately, the match concluded with Stade de Reims securing a significant win over Stade Rennais FC. Their early lead and consistent performance throughout the 90 minutes laid the foundation for a memorable victory, much to the delight of their supporters.

Lineup Stade de Reims

Lineup Stade Rennais FC

Substitutes Stade de Reims

Substitutes Stade Rennais FC

Stade de Reims

They are commonly called Stade Reims or simply just Reims. They are then nicknamed Les rouges et blancs (the red and white). Their colours are therefore red and white, which appear both in their crest and on their jerseys. They play their home matches at the Stade Auguste-Delaune, a multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of 21,029 seats.

Stade Rennais FC

They are nicknamed Les Rouges et Noirs (the red and black ones). Red and black are also their typical club colours. At home they play at Roazhon Park stadium, which has a seating capacity of 29,778 after a 2004 renovation and expansion. When Rennes played Arsenal in the Europa League semi-final on 7 March, a record attendance of 30,519 people was set.

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