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Follow live coverage as Angers SCO face Nantes in Ligue 1 today.
While PSG have dominated domestically in France’s top flight over the past few years, they have yet to replicate their success on the European stage and this year must face that challenge without Kylian Mbappe, who left for Real Madrid.
It’s not all about the free-spending Qatari-owned team though, with Ligue 1 recognised as being one of the best leagues for developing young talent. The likes of Monaco, Lille and Lyon are all building exciting squads in different ways, while Brest surprised many by finishing third last term to claim a Champions League spot. Auxerre are among the promoted teams, while Marseille will be looking for improvement after a difficult campaign last time out.
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Angers Sporting Club de l'Ouest 1 – 1 FC Nantes
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16:23
VAR Decision: Penalty Angers.
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16:24
Penalty conceded by Jean-Charles Castelletto (Nantes) after a foul in the penalty area.
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16:19
Goal! Angers 0, Nantes 1. Johann Lepenant (Nantes) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Moses Simon.
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16:17
Attempt missed. Jordan Lefort (Angers) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Farid El Melali with a cross following a corner.
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16:14
Corner, Angers. Conceded by Jean-Kévin Duverne.
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16:11
Foul by Johann Lepenant (Nantes).
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16:10
Attempt missed. Jean-Eudes Aholou (Angers) left footed shot from outside the box.
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16:10
Foul by Tino Kadewere (Nantes).
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16:08
Corner, Nantes. Conceded by Yahia Fofana.
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16:11
Attempt saved. Moses Simon (Nantes) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner.
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16:10
Attempt missed. Jean-Charles Castelletto (Nantes) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Moses Simon following a corner.
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16:10
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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16:10
Delay in match because of an injury Himad Abdelli (Angers).
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16:06
Foul by Douglas Augusto (Nantes).
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16:01
First Half begins.
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15:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
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14:00
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