The Relegation Battle in France Ends Dramatically. The Decision Falls Deep Into Added Time – And So Affects on Ex -Munich Player.
Abdoulaye Touré Took a Deep Breath, Grass Stuck to his sweaty soon Head. That the captain of le havre stepped up and chipped the ball from the penalty spot into the middle of racing strasbourg’s goal for a 3-2 Victory for le havre – very casually, as if nothing was at stake in the ninth minute of added time.
There was no stopping the players and office. It was the dramatic end to the relegation battle in France’s Ligue 1. Because Touré’s goal lifted le havre from the relegation spot to the top at the last and celebrated staying in the League. Instead, Stade Reims Must Now Fear the Additional Games for First Class Status.
“Knew I was doing a Panenka”
“I put the ball down and i knew i was doing a panenka,” explained the hero of the day Himelf to l’équipe . “I think there is nothing better than ending on this note.”
He felt no pressure, despite the precarious sporting situation: “I thought it might be nice for the story and that in the worst case we would get into the relegation if i missed.”
Coach Didier Was Still Noticebly Emotional at the Press Conference and Announced: “There is no second club like this. President Jean-Michel Roussier Was Incredible Support, as was our sporting Director Mathieu Bodmer and His Team. Have so protected my players enormously and that is why it was imported to them to give me that back. “
Ex-Bayern Star Cheers on his Phone
The drama so had an impact on an ex-Munich player. Because with a draw, Strasbourg would have entered the conference League in Sixth Place, Touré’s Goal Saw Lyon Overtake Them and Thus Move into the International Rankings.
Ex-Bayer Corentin Tolisso was allowed to Celebrate Twice on his smartphone on the pitch after Olympique Lyon’s 2-0 Win Against Angers Thanks to Touré’s Last-Minute Goal and Can Now Play in the Conference League Next Year.
But there was something Much More Celebration in Le Havre. When the Team Arrived at the Airport Around Three O’Clock in the Night, According to L’équipe , They Were Celebrated by many fans as if they had a title. No Wonder: Because the Club Had Already Had to Enter Ligue 2 in 2009 and Had Waited 14 Long Years for the Return to the Top Flight.