Angers celebrate narrow win over Stade de Reims

Angers defeated Stade de Reims in a close win on Sunday, 1x2, relating to matchweek 17 of the Ligue 1. Coming into the contest, Óscar García's team came from two wins, and Gérald Baticle's team came from a defeat.

After 35 minutes, Stade de Reims saw Valon Berisha get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. The first half came to an end without goals.

The first goal was scored by Sofiane Boufal after the break, from the penalty spot. With this goal, Sofiane Boufal recorded his five goal this season. With 59 minutes on the clock, Hugo Ekitike fired home for Óscar García's team, from the penalty spot. Angelo Fulgini scored the winner in the 75th minute with a left-foot strike.

After the result Angers are 8th in the table, with 25 points, while Stade de Reims sit 14th place, with 19 points. In the next fixture, Angers's team will play at home against Clermont. Meanwhile, Reims's team will play at home against Saint-Étienne.