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In the heart of France's top football league, Ligue 1, Clichy-Avignon and Nantes met for what was to be their final game as relegation candidates. The match started with both teams displaying determination, but it wasn't until the 64th minute that Clichy managed to break through the Nantes defense. The goal came from a penalty shoot-out after Nantes goalkeeper, Gaspard Tanguay, failed to clear a shot from the penalty spot. It was a dramatic finish, but Clichy were not done yet. In the 79th minute, they scored another goal, this time from a corner kick, to seal victory. This victory marked the first time in nearly two years that Clichy had won at home against Nantes, who had previously defeated them in the last game of the season. It was also the first time since 2015 that Clichy had been relegated from Ligue 1. Despite the loss, the Clichys' manager, Jean-Claude Delfouneso, was proud of his team's performance. "We fought hard and we deserved this result," he said. "We've shown great resilience and determination, and I'm happy for our players." For fans, the win was a welcome respite from the pressure of relegation. "It's nice to have a positive result after such a difficult start," said one supporter. "We'll take it all away with us and move on." But for Clichy themselves, the defeat was a reminder of how far they still have to go. "We're still fighting for survival, so we need to keep pushing forward," said Delfouneso. "We're confident that we can get back into the top flight next season." As the season comes to an end, Clichy will look to build upon their success this year. They will face off against Nice in the Coupe de France semi-finals, while they will also look to improve their results in the Europa League, where they have already qualified for the second qualifying round. Overall, it was a tough night for Clichy and Nantes, but they emerged victorious thanks to their resilience and determination. The club has plenty of opportunities ahead of them, and it will be interesting to see how they perform in the coming months. |
