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### Strasbourg Beats Angers: A Match Recap
In a thrilling encounter between Strasbourg and Angers, the hosts emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1 in their league match on Sunday. The decisive moment came in the 87th minute when Moussa Diallo scored for Strasbourg, putting them ahead early in the second half.
The game began with both teams showing equal enthusiasm and determination. Strasbourg, under the guidance of manager Pierre Lamy, took the lead through Diallo's well-timed shot from the edge of the box. This goal marked the beginning of a dominant first half for the French side, as they dominated possession and threatened Angers' defense multiple times.
Angers, led by coach Olivier Giroud, responded strongly in the second half. In the 69th minute, Remy Gervais provided a cross that was met by Nicolas Nkoulou, who volleyed it past Strasbourg goalkeeper Thibault Courtois to tie the score at 1-1.
The tension mounted as the match progressed into the final stages. Both sides continued to press for an equalizing goal, but neither could find the back of the net. However, in the 87th minute, things changed dramatically when Moussa Diallo stepped up to take his penalty kick. His precise spot-kick sailed over the wall and into the bottom right corner of the net, giving Strasbourg the lead for good.
With the win, Strasbourg improved their standing in the table, while Angers slipped down one place. The victory also boosted the morale of the Strasbourg players, who had been struggling recently. They will now look forward to facing another challenging opponent in the upcoming league games.
The match was broadcast live across France, with fans cheering on both teams throughout. It was a testament to the quality of football being played in these two French cities and the excitement generated by such intense matches. As the final whistle blew, the atmosphere in the stadium was electric, with both teams leaving with memories of a hard-fought, high-scoring encounter.