Nantes Manager Hails ‘Tremendous Pride’ After Securing Draw Against PSG

FC Nantes manager Antoine Kombouaré couldn’t contain his enthusiasm following his team’s impressive 1-1 draw against league leaders Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday evening. The result marked a significant moment for Nantes in their ongoing struggle to avoid relegation.

Despite falling behind to a Vitinha goal in the 33rd minute, Nantes showed remarkable resilience. Their persistence paid off when Douglas Augusto capitalized on Mathis Abline’s skillful run to equalize in the 83rd minute, beating PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

In his post-match comments, Kombouaré expressed immense pride in his team’s performance, particularly praising their second-half efforts. He emphasized the difficulty of the task they faced and the importance of avoiding a second goal while pushing for the equalizer.

The manager highlighted the collective effort of his squad, stating it would be unfair to single out any individual player. He described the goal as a reward for the entire team’s hard work and underlined the crucial nature of the point earned in their fight for survival in the top flight.

This result provides Nantes with a four-point cushion above the relegation zone with four matches remaining in the season. Their upcoming fixtures include home games against Toulouse and fellow strugglers Angers, followed by an away match at Auxerre. The season concludes with a home game against bottom-placed Montpellier.

As the Ligue 1 season enters its final stages, Nantes will be looking to build on this encouraging result to secure their place in the top division for another year.