Hamari Traore scored his first Rennes goal with a first-half stunner in Sunday’s 2-0 French Cup win over Athletico Marseille, in the process ending his 37-month wait to find the back of the net for Les Rennais.
Twentythree minutes into the game, the Malian gave Julien Stephan’s men the lead at Stade La Martine with a spectacular effort.
The 27-year-old pounced on a loose ball from a Marseille defender to volley home from outside the goal area and past goalkeeper Paul Cattier.
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In a productive first-half, Julien Stephan’s men took a two-goal lead into the half-time break thanks to Brazil midfielder Raphinha.