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Hosni Makes Come-Back in 1-1 Draw

Date: 3-10-2005
Wrote by: EP's reporter in France Samy Shoker

Hosni’s Strasbourg faced Troyes away in the 10th match-day of the French championship. Before the game, Strasbourg were 19th and Troyes 17th, so a very important match was on hold to decide the current destiny of the relegation zone.


Hosni marked his return with very good service and a splendid goal.

Hosni Abd Rabo played the full game. He produced a decent game, in which he was serious and concentrated very much in his defensive midfield role.

Strasbourg dominated this game with many dangerous attacks but once again there was a lack of quality in the final product.

In the 43rd minute, just before half time, Alex Farnerud scored after a pass into the centre from Pagis.

Half time: 0-1 to Hosni’s team.


In the 69th minute, Alex Farnerud missed the target after beautiful work from Pagis. It was certainly the match ball but as has been the case all season, Hosni’s partners have missed chances in front of unfavourable goalkeepers.

Troyes profited from the missed chance of Farenerud and equalised thanks to the Tunisian Zied Jaziri who took a powerful shot. Cassard, Strasbourg’s goalkeeper wasn’t able to do anything about it.

The final result was 1-1.

It is still a disappointment for Strasbourg because they deserved more surely. Since the beginning of the championship they have produced excellent football with tactics based on attack. But unfortunately the ball doesn’t want to hit the net enough.

We hope that in the future all their attempts will be transformed into goals, because they deserve better than their 19th place with only 6 points, 4 points behind the team just above the relegation zone. The UEFA Cup performances have shown us that they should be doing better.

The next match is at home against Rennes, who are currently 16th. A victory will be great and Strasbourg expect nothing less in order to go up in the classification.

Hosni will certainly be in the team. EP hope to see good performance from him...