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SportsStrasbourg lose 0-2 to Blackburn in second straight pre-season friendly defeat
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Strasbourg suffered their second consecutive pre-season friendly defeat, losing 0-2 to Blackburn Rovers. The match, played under the watchful eye of holidaying Diego Moreira, saw an early own goal from Andrew Omobamidele in the 3rd minute following a misunderstanding with goalkeeper Milosz Piekutowski. Despite some promising moments, including a curling shot from Diogo Sousa and a penalty won by Samuel Amo-Ameyaw, Strasbourg failed to score. Amo-Ameyaw missed the penalty with a weak low shot in the 52nd minute. Blackburn extended their lead in the 84th minute through a long-range strike from Cantwell. Strasbourg's performance was hampered by numerous substitutions and an injury to Rayane Messi. The team will face Brighton in their next friendly as they prepare for the 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 against Blackburn Rovers, though by a narrower 2-0 margin.
The match was played under the watchful eye of Diego Moreira, who remains on holiday following the World Cup.
Key Moments
- 3rd minute: Andrew Omobamidele, who had a disastrous performance against Sporting on Monday, scored an own goal after a misunderstanding with goalkeeper Milosz Piekutowski, who had advanced far out of his area to participate in play.
- First half: The young Polish goalkeeper 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 extended Blackburn's lead with a long-range low shot that beat goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina.
Team Impact
The numerous changes 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 pre-season 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 Pre-Season Friendly