Yoann Touzghar found the net twice as Troyes stepped up their chase for a Ligue 1 return with a 3-1 defeat of Grenoble on Saturday evening.
The Tunisia international’s first-half efforts inspired ESTAC to a commanding home victory over Philippe Hinschberger’s men.
Unbeaten in their last four Ligue 2 outings, Laurent Batlles’ team played host to GF38 – who were still basking in the excitement of their 2-0 triumph over Sochaux the last time out.
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However, it was the visitors who took the initiative in the seventh minute as Anthony Belmonte gave them the lead after profiting from an assist from Cote d’Ivoire prospect Marcellin Anani.