Lorient wanted to put an end to their four-game winless streak in league and started the game with a ramping attitude, so it wasn’t a surprise to see them grab the lead in the early going. It was none other than Moffi who broke the deadlock for Les Tangos et Noirs after finishing a play from close range following a corner kick. However, the visitors decided to sit back after breaking the deadlock and allowed Strasbourg to move the ball around and push forward, as Lorient opted to wait for a chance on the counter.
Ultimately, that approach proved to be a wise decision, as the hosts struggled to get things going on the opposing half and only mustered a clear scoring chance in the 31st minute, when Ludovic Ajorque attempted a header that went well wide off the left post. Even though the home side looked far more active in the build-up and led in most stats at the end of half, Lorient still held a rather comfortable 1-0 lead thanks to Moffi’s early strike.
Strasbourg upped the intensity in the opening minutes of the second half and forced Vito Mannone to make a spectacular save following a shot from Jean-Ricner Bellegarde early on. The lack of creativity in the final meters was a huge problem for the hosts and it seemed as if they’d have to settle for another loss, but Diallo had other plans - the substitute took advantage of a perfect pass from Bellegarde and slotted the ball home into the empty goal, sending the home fans into raptures late in the second half as Racing managed to steal a point out of nowhere.
Lorient was just minutes away from entering the 2022 World Cup break on a high note, but the draw means now both teams have gone winless in their last five Ligue 1 matches, though the situation is far more complicated for Strasbourg due to their relegation status.
Flashscore Man of the Match: Habib Diallo (Strasbourg)
