Troyes beat Le Mans, leave the relegation zone and return to winning ways at home
ESTAC Troyes beat Le Mans 2-0 at the Stade de l'Aube on matchday 9 of Ligue 1, leaving the relegation zone, according to Foot Mercato and Foot National.
Troyes put an end to a negative run. Defeated in their last six Ligue 1 matches, the club returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Le Mans, Saturday at the Stade de l'Aube, on matchday nine. This win allows ESTAC to leave the relegation zone, reports Foot Mercato.
A success awaited since August
Troyes' last league win dated back to August, against Lorient, on matchday 2, states Foot Mercato. Since then, the team had gone six matches without a win. This result ends that run and provides some breathing room at the bottom of the table, underlines the same outlet.
The clash of the promoted sides goes ESTAC's way
Foot National describes this match as the "clash of the promoted sides". Troyes, reigning Ligue 2 champions, dominated Le Mans and are now on a second consecutive match without defeat, adds the website. The club thus gives itself some air in the standings.
A home win that matters
So Foot stresses the return of a home win for Troyes in the elite of French football. This success, secured in front of their own fans, is all the more precious as it allows ESTAC to leave the relegation zone, several sources confirm.
