Nancy 1, Red Star 2

SAINT-OUEN, France (Interstat) — Red Star opened its Ligue 2 season with a 2-1 victory over Nancy on Friday afternoon, overcoming an early deficit with a pair of goals from defender Josué Escartin at Stade Bauer. The result defied the pre-match projections from Interstat, whose game simulator had forecast a 1-1 draw. Its ELO rating system gave the home side a 73% probability of victory, a forecast Red Star ultimately fulfilled despite a sluggish start. Nancy, the visiting side, struck first against the run of play in the 26th minute. Midfielder Giovanni Haag provided the service, finding Escartin for a… Read more...