In a thrilling match played at the Stade de France on Sunday, Rennes and Toulouse exchanged goals as both teams looked to secure their places in the top four of French football. However, it was Rennes who came out victorious, thanks to two goals from their captain, Terrier.
Terrier scored his second goal of the game, a stunning strike that saw him run down the left wing and send a low ball into the net for the third time in just three minutes. The ball flew past goalkeeper Gourcier and bounced off the post before hitting the far corner of the net, sending the crowd wild with cheers.
Meanwhile, Truffert scored his first goal of the season, this one coming after a header from a cross by Doku. The striker, who has struggled recently with injuries, found space in the box and fired the ball into the back of the net, giving Rennes the lead for the first time in their last six matches.
The other goal came courtesy of a well-taken shot from a free-kick by a midfielder named Sorel, who then headed over the bar. It was a crucial moment in the game, but it did not matter because Rennes were now level with Toulouse, who had fallen behind in the first half.
However, Toulouse's response was swift and decisive. They responded with a brace of their own, this time from a header by Yannick Bolasie. The striker, who has been struggling lately with form, delivered the ball towards the penalty area, where he nodded the ball past goalkeeper Laroche.
The game went into extra-time, which ended in a draw. Both teams will be looking forward to the next round, hoping to improve their performances and move up the table.