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Strasbourg suffered their second consecutive preseason defeat, losing 0-2 to Blackburn Rovers in a friendly match. The match began poorly for Strasbourg as Andrew Omobamidele scored an own goal in the 3rd minute following a misunderstanding with goalkeeper Milosz Piekutowski. Despite some offensive efforts, including a curling shot from Diogo Sousa in the 40th minute, Strasbourg struggled to equalize. Samuel Amo-Ameyaw won a penalty in the 52nd minute but missed with a weak low shot. Blackburn's Cantwell sealed the victory with a long-range low shot in the 84th minute. The match was played under the observation of Diego Moreira, who remains on holiday. Strasbourg's next preseason match is against Brighton, with six friendlies scheduled before their Ligue 1 opener against Marseille on August 21.
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Five days after a heavy 7-0 loss to Sporting CP, Strasbourg fell again in a friendly match against Blackburn Rovers, though by a narrower margin of 2-0.
The match was played under the watchful eye of Diego Moreira, who remains on holiday following the World Cup.
Key Match Events
- 3rd minute: Andrew Omobamidele scored an own goal after a misunderstanding with goalkeeper Milosz Piekutowski, who had advanced far out of his area to participate in play. Omobamidele had a disastrous performance against Sporting CP on Monday.
- First half: The young Polish goalkeeper Piekutowski was called into action repeatedly but remained vigilant.
- 40th minute: Offensively, Strasbourg took time to find their rhythm, but Diogo Sousa tested Blackburn goalkeeper Pears with a curling shot.
- 52nd minute: Samuel Amo-Ameyaw, still lively, won a penalty but then missed it with a weak, low shot.
- 84th minute: Cantwell doubled Blackburn's lead with a low long-range shot that beat Strasbourg goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina.
Team Impact
The numerous substitutions made by coach Hugo Oliveira weakened the team, as did the injury-enforced exit of Rayane Messi.
Upcoming Fixtures
In one week, Strasbourg will face Brighton for their third preseason match out of six scheduled before the first Ligue 1 matchday, which takes place in Marseille on August 21.
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Strasbourg Loses 0-2 to Blackburn in Summer Friendly