Rennes beats Le Havre 1-0 as Gomez scores winner

In Rennes, France, on Friday, Colombian Carlos Andrés Gomez scored the only goal in a closely contested match against Le Havre, securing a 1-0 victory for Rennes in Ligue 1. This was Gomez's first start for Rennes, and he demonstrated impressive skill with a curling shot nine minutes into the second half. With this win, Rennes improved their position to eighth place in the league, ending a streak without victory since mid-September. On the other side, Le Havre's situation worsened as they suffered their sixth consecutive defeat and have only managed one goal in their last six outings. Their performance has significantly deteriorated since their last victory on September 1, leaving them in a precarious position near the bottom of the league standings, only two points above Angers and Montpellier, both of which have games in hand. The match was marked by tension, highlighted by the red card issued to Le Havre defender Christopher Operi in stoppage time, further complicating their fight to gain momentum. As they face ongoing offensive struggles, the team will need to address their scoring woes quickly to avoid falling deeper into relegation trouble. Rennes, having finally secured a win, will look to build on this success and continue their climb up the league table. This victory could prove to be foundational for the team as they seek consistency in their forthcoming matches.