Himad Abdelli’s second-half header gave SCO Angers a crucial 1-0 victory over Le Havre AC, lifting the team out of the relegation zone in Ligue 1. Abdelli, who began his career at Le Havre, scored in the 63rd minute from a perfectly delivered corner by his Algerian teammate, Farid El-Melali. The midfielder, left unmarked in the box, made no mistake with the header, netting his fourth goal of the season.
Despite the significance of the goal, Abdelli chose not to celebrate out of respect for his former club.
He had been instrumental in midfield throughout the match, linking up effectively with El-Melali, and could have assisted twice before scoring himself.
This victory provides a much-needed boost to Angers’ survival hopes as they move ahead of Le Havre in the standings.
Abdelli’s continued performances highlight his importance to the team as they strive to stay afloat in the league.
