Toulouse win 3-0 at Le Mans to end hosts' 17-game home run as Deportivo and Levante draw 1-1 at Riazor
Russell-Rowe, Donnum and Tengstedt scored as Toulouse won 3-0 at Le Mans in Ligue 1, while Dani Requena's late goal earned Levante a 1-1 draw at Deportivo in LaLiga on Friday.
Friday night football in France and Spain on 16 October produced a statement away win for Toulouse and a late twist at Riazor. Toulouse beat Le Mans 3-0 at Stade Marie-Marvingt with all three goals after half-time, ending the hosts' 17-match unbeaten home league run, while in LaLiga, Levante came from behind to draw 1-1 with Deportivo La Coruna through Dani Requena's 82nd-minute equaliser.
Ligue 1: Toulouse take over after the break
The first half in Le Mans was goalless and tight, with both sides relying on counter-attacks and the hosts competing hard in the duels. Toulouse changed the game straight after the restart. In the 46th minute, Aron Donnum set up Jacen Russell-Rowe, who curled in a left-footed shot to make it 1-0.
Donnum, making his first start of the season, doubled the lead in the 59th minute with a close-range effort that took a deflection on its way in. It was his first goal and first assist of the campaign, after he had missed time earlier in the season following his mother's death.
Casper Tengstedt thought he had added a third, but VAR ruled the goal out for offside. He made sure late on, dribbling past a defender in the 87th minute after a pass from Cristian Casseres. That goal took Tengstedt to five for the season and to the top of the Ligue 1 scoring chart.
What it means in France
Le Mans did not register a shot on target until the 82nd minute, when Toulouse goalkeeper Restes saved a volley from Calodat. Patrick Videira's side have now lost two league games in a row and stay on six points, close to the relegation places.
Toulouse, who had the same six points before kick-off, move to nine and are unbeaten in four league matches. Their position will become clearer once the rest of matchday seven is played over the weekend.
LaLiga: Requena rescues Levante at Riazor
In Spain, Deportivo looked set for a home win when Bil Nsongo scored in the 63rd minute, finishing a loose ball inside the area after a solo run by Yeremay. Levante, though, kept pushing, and in the 82nd minute Dani Requena beat goalkeeper Leo Roman to make it 1-1.
The match was even on the stats sheet. Levante had 53.7 per cent of possession, while Deportivo had 13 shots, five on target, to Levante's 11, with four on target. Four yellow cards were shown, two to each side, but there were no dismissals.
Where the LaLiga sides stand
Antonio Hidalgo's Deportivo moved to 11 points after nine matches and sit eighth, having started the night four points clear of the relegation zone. Levante, who started the night outside the bottom three only on goal difference, move to seven points and were 17th after the draw. Both clubs will watch Saturday and Sunday's results closely.
Key takeaways
- Toulouse won 3-0 at Le Mans in Ligue 1 on Friday, 16 October, with goals from Russell-Rowe, Donnum and Tengstedt.
- The defeat ended Le Mans' 17-match unbeaten home league run.
- Tengstedt now leads the Ligue 1 scoring chart with five goals.
- Deportivo and Levante drew 1-1 in LaLiga; Bil Nsongo scored for Depor and Dani Requena equalised for Levante.
- Deportivo are eighth on 11 points; Levante are 17th on seven.
FAQ
What was the score in Le Mans v Toulouse? Toulouse won 3-0. Jacen Russell-Rowe (46), Aron Donnum (59) and Casper Tengstedt (87) scored.
Who scored in Deportivo v Levante? Bil Nsongo put Deportivo ahead in the 63rd minute and Dani Requena equalised for Levante in the 82nd minute.
Who leads the Ligue 1 scoring chart? Toulouse's Casper Tengstedt, whose goal at Le Mans took him to five for the season.
Sources: Eurosport France, Footeo, La Nacion, Riazor.org