00:00Welcome to today's League One match between Paris FC and Angers at Stade Jean-Bouin.
00:11Paris FC enter this fixture with growing confidence, aiming to build a crucial buffer above the relegation zone.
00:17The recent form shows a marked improvement, with two consecutive victories providing a vital boost.
00:22Angers, in contrast, arrive seeking to halt a concerning slide,
00:25having begun the new year with two straight defeats and a leaky defense.
00:30The home side's revival started after a loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
00:33Wins over Neemes and a notable away triumphant nonce followed, fueled by goals from Ilan Cabal and Luka Kaleosho.
00:40Sitting in 13th place, manager Stephanie Gilley now challenges his team to achieve a third straight win,
00:46something they have not done since April of last year.
00:48Angers' early 2026 woes are stark, conceding seven goals and losses to Nise and Marseille.
00:54This poor run has seen them drop to 11th, though they still hold an eight-point gap to the bottom three.
00:59Manager Alexandre Dujou must shore up his defense and find a spark in attack,
01:03especially with speculation swirling around top scorer Siddiqui Sharif's future.
01:07In a tightly contested Ligue 1 match, Paris FC and Angers played out a physical encounter at Stade Jean Bouin
01:25that featured several chances but no breakthrough.
01:28The first half was characterized by midfield battles and interrupted momentum.
01:33Angers created an early opportunity, with Yassin Belkdom forcing Paris FC keeper Kevin Trapp into a save.
01:42The home side's best chances came from set-pieces, as a headed effort from Alamami Gori was blocked
01:48and Jean-Philippe Krasso missed the target from the center of the box.
01:53Injuries to Ajay Siddiqui Sharif and Louis Mouton caused lengthy delays,
01:57and Paris FC defender Timothy Kaladzieczak was booked for a foul.
02:03The second half saw a flurry of substitutions and increased attacking intent.
02:08Paris FC's Adama Kamara tested Angers goalkeeper Irve Coffey with a shot from distance.
02:15Angers responded with more threat, notably after introducing Jim Alavina.
02:20The substitute first missed a close-range header and then struck the crossbar with a powerful left-footed shot in the 73rd minute.
02:29Midfield tensions rose, resulting in a yellow card for Ajay Harris-Belkebla.
02:34Despite late pressure from the visitors, the Paris FC defense held firm to see out the match.
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