Le Havre Women Outlast Strasbourg in 3-2 Goal Fest

Le Havre Women claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory on the road against Strasbourg Women on April 26, 2026, in an entertaining French Division 1 Feminine fixture. The match saw five goals, a red card, and a late winner that delighted the traveling fans.

Match Report

The game exploded into life early when Strasbourg took the lead in the 8th minute through a well-placed volley. Le Havre responded quickly, equalizing in the 15th minute via a penalty after a handball in the box. The visitors then took the lead in the 34th minute with a close-range finish from a corner.

Strasbourg came out fighting in the second half and leveled the score again in the 58th minute with a powerful header. However, Le Havre struck the decisive blow in the 74th minute when a striker’s lob over the advancing goalkeeper found the net. Strasbourg’s hopes of a late comeback were dashed when a defender received a second yellow card in the 88th minute.

Key Moments

• 8' – Strasbourg opens the scoring with a volley.
• 15' – Le Havre equalizes from the penalty spot.
• 34' – The visitors take the lead from a corner.
• 58' – Strasbourg heads home the equalizer.
• 74' – Le Havre scores the winner with a delicate lob.
• 88' – Strasbourg’s player sent off for a second yellow.

Star Performer

Le Havre’s striker was the difference-maker, scoring two goals and providing the assist for the other. Her movement and finishing troubled the Strasbourg defense throughout.

Table Implications

The win moves Le Havre Women to 6th place in the Division 1 Feminine table, while Strasbourg drop to 8th. Both teams are now separated by just two points, setting up an intense battle for mid-table security.