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Still undefeated, Angers obtained a happy draw in Brest (1-1) to remain second in Ligue 1 behind Paris SG and ahead of Marseille, followed by Lens (4th), who relegated Bordeaux to last place with a success in extremis (3-2).

- Braked in Brest, Angers remains second -

The SCO clings to the podium: Angers was a little roughed up in Brest but he saved his invincibility by equalizing thanks to a penalty from Thomas Mangani (78th), while Romain Faivre himself opened the scoring in this exercise ( 62nd).

Still, the Angevins struggled, jostled as on this attempt by Irvin Cardona on the post (2nd) or this Brest goal logically canceled for offside (55th).

And, saved by a penalty keenly contested by Brest coach Michel Der Zakarian, excluded for protest, they can be happy to have had a fifth day without defeat.

This result keeps the SCO (11 pts) in the wake of Paris SG, impeccable leader (15 pts), just ahead of Marseille (10 pts, one game less), that Gérald Baticle's team will challenge in ten days, during the 7th day on September 22.

- Rennes surprised before Europe -

Rennes, for its part, is not approaching its entry into the continental competition in the best conditions ... The Bretons, who will host the ogre Tottenham on Thursday for their big debut in the Europa Conference Conference, have previously fallen at home against Reims (2 -0) and stagnate in the soft stomach.

The Rouge et Noir were unlucky, between the injury of Martin Terrier in the first period, the goal of Serhou Guirassy canceled for offside or the free kick of Benjamin Bourigeaud sent on the uprights.

Rennes defeated after Reims' 2nd goal scored by N'dri Philippe Koffi (center) at Roazhon Park, September 12, 2021 LOIC VENANCE AFP

And it was finally Reims which won thanks to its young guard, with Hugo Ekitike (26th) then N'Dri Philippe Koffi (67th), 19 years old each, who allowed the Stade de Reims (9th, 6 pts) to overtake Stade Rennes (5 pts) in the standings.

- Germain settles down, Montpellier takes over -

Express adaptation for Valère Germain!

Arrived in Montpellier at the very end of the transfer window, the former Marseillais scored against Saint-Etienne (2-0) to replace the MHSC in the first part of the table.

Not easy to forget the attacking duo Andy Delort - Gaëtan Laborde, brilliant last season but left during the transfer market.

The new Montpellier striker Valère Germain scores his team's second goal against Saint-Etienne at La Mosson, September 12, 2021 Pascal GUYOT AFP

But with Stephy Mavididi (32nd) and with Germain, who doubled the lead in the second half with composure (62nd), the Montpellier showed great promises, in the wake of their playmaker and new captain Téji Savanier, omnipresent .

"There is victory at the end and it feels good," Germain commented on Amazon Prime Video.

"It's been a while since I played, it's a great day collectively and individually and I hope it calls for more matches like that."

- Lens pushes Bordeaux, good last -

Decidedly, the Girondins are having a difficult start to the season despite the change of owner and the arrival of their new coach Vladimir Petkovic: a new 3-2 defeat on Sunday at home in front of Lens precipitated Bordeaux to last place in the standings.

Always in search of their first success of the season, the Bordelais found themselves led on two heads signed Gaël Kakuta (39th) then Facundo Medina (43rd).

At 2-0 at the break, the entry of Yacine Adli gave the Girondins a little boost, who reduced the mark by Ricardo Mangas (61st), before snatching the equalizer by Jean Onana (88th).

Florian Sotoca scores on penalty the goal of the victory of RC Lens against Bordeaux at Matmut Atlantique, September 12, 2021 ROMAIN PERROCHEAU AFP

But the referee whistled a penalty after resorting to video arbitration (VAR) and Florian Sotoca transformed (90th + 6) to lift Lens to provisional fourth place (9 pts).

And since the former red lantern Troyes went to surprise Metz in Saint-Symphorien (2-0) thanks to splendid goals from Gerson Rodrigues (49th) and Xavier Chavalerin (84th), here are the Bordelais stuck in last place before a duel former glories dented against Saint-Etienne (19th) next weekend ...

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