Rennes survive double-touch penalty scare to beat 10-man Nantes 2-1

On Friday night, Rennes dominated the Breton derby against Nantes (2-1), taking advantage of a careful preparation after two weeks without competition. The Rennais, led by Adrien Truffert and Kader Méïté, were able to pull their pin out of the game despite a Nantes equalization, thus going back to the rankings of League 1.

Rennes survive double-touch penalty scare to beat 10-man Nantes 2-1

Rennes has had a first-half penalty chalked off for a rare double touch but it bounced back to beat Nantes 2-1 in an action-packed Ligue 1 match.

The Reds and Blacks took (2-1) home this Friday evening against the Canaris, at the opening of the 30th day of Ligue 1.

FC Nantes almost took a point Saturday night in Rennes, in what would have been a beautiful hold...

RENNES, France (AP) — Rennes had a penalty cancelled in the first time for a rare double touch, but recovered to beat Nantes 2-1 in a game full of Ligue 1 action on Friday.Arnaud Kalimuendo scored the penalty after 14 minutes, but just like Julian Álvarez for the Atlético de Madrid against Real Madrid in his recent match of the Champions League, the referee ruled that he played the ball with his support leg and overturned it.However, Rennes did …

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