Strasbourg 3-1 Breidablik Player Ratings: Sebastian Nanasi 9/10 Rated as Late Goals Secure a Dominant Victory

What a rollercoaster of a Europa Conference League match at the Stade de la Meinau. Strasbourg completely bossed the opening exchanges. They looked sharp and hungry. Sebastian Nanasi was simply unplayable, pulling the strings and deservedly opening the scoring early on. It felt like it could be a long night for the visitors.

But Breidablik showed immense character. They weathered the storm and, against the run of play, found an equalizer through their captain, Höskuldur Gunnlaugsson. It was a classic counter-attacking goal that seemed to stun the home crowd. The goal was a direct result of a mistake from Strasbourg, and it really shifted the momentum of the match.

The second half was a much tighter affair. It was tense, cagey, and for a long while it looked like it could go either way. Credit to Strasbourg's manager, though. The substitutions were spot on. The introductions of fresh legs, especially Julio Enciso, completely changed the dynamic of the game. Late goals from the electric Martial Godo and Enciso himself ultimately sealed a hard-fought 3-1 victory for the home side. A deserved win in the end, but Breidablik made them work for every single bit of it. Here are Sportsdunia's Strasbourg vs Breidablik player ratings.

Strasbourg Player Ratings vs Breidablik

Check out the Strasbourg player ratings for the Strasbourg vs Breidablik fixture.

Goalkeeper

Mike Penders - 6.5: Had very little to do for large parts of the game. He made one crucial save in the first half, showing good reflexes. Couldn't do much about the goal he conceded. His distribution was nearly perfect, which helped launch attacks from the back. A quiet but efficient night for the keeper.

Defenders

Andrew Omobamidele - 7.0: A rock at the back. What stood out was his incredible 99% pass accuracy; he was so calm and composed in possession. He won all his duels and made some important clearances. As captain, he led by example and was a figure of authority throughout the ninety minutes.

Ben Chilwell - 8.0: What an attacking force from left-back. He was a constant threat, creating five chances and providing a fantastic assist. His energy up and down the flank was relentless. He did miss a big chance himself, but his offensive contribution was immense and more than made up for any minor defensive lapses. He was a key part of Strasbourg's attacking dominance.

Lucas Høgsberg - 6.5: A solid and understated performance. He was neat on the ball with 98% pass accuracy and won most of his duels. He didn't offer as much going forward as Chilwell but he was defensively sound before being substituted. Did his job without any fuss, a reliable presence.

Midfielders

Sebastian Nanasi - 9.0: Our man of the match, without a doubt. He was absolutely sensational. Scored the opener, provided the assist for the final goal and created two big chances. His vision and technical ability were on a different level. Everything good that Strasbourg did flowed through him. A truly masterful performance.

Mathis Amougou - 7.0: The engine room in midfield. Kept things ticking over with an outstanding 97% pass completion rate. He wasn't flashy, but his work rate and simple passing were crucial for maintaining control. He worked hard defensively and provided a great platform for the attackers to build on.

Samir El Mourabet - 7.0: Looked very sharp during his time on the pitch. He was creative, finding two key passes, and controlled the tempo well. We were a bit surprised to see him substituted just after the hour mark. He seemed to be linking play effectively and his departure could have unsettled the team.

Rabby Nzingoula - 6.5: An energetic display before his unfortunate injury. He was getting into good positions and looked eager to make an impact. His passing was tidy and he put in a good shift defensively. It was a shame to see him forced off, as he was growing into the game.

Forwards

Joaquín Panichelli - 7.5: A real handful for the Breidablik defence all night. He had five shots, with three on target, constantly testing the keeper. While he didn't get his goal, his movement and physical presence created space for others. He won a good number of aerial duels and was a constant nuisance.

Martial Godo - 8.5: What a performance. He scored the crucial go-ahead goal with a clinical finish when the pressure was on. Beyond the goal, he was a nightmare for defenders, drawing five fouls and winning the majority of his duels. His work rate was phenomenal, and he fully deserved his goal.

Samuel Amo-Ameyaw - 5.0: A difficult evening for the young attacker. The stats show an error that led to a goal, and from our perspective, he seemed to struggle with the physicality of the game. He lost the ball ten times and his final product was lacking. It was no surprise to see him substituted.

Substitutes

Julio Enciso - 8.5: A game-changing substitution. Came on and immediately provided the assist for the second goal before sealing the win with a goal of his own. His directness and quality were exactly what Strasbourg needed to break the deadlock. An absolutely brilliant cameo.

Diego Moreira - 7.0: Looked lively after coming on for the injured Nzingoula. He created a big chance and his pace caused problems for the tiring Breidablik backline.

Abdoul Ouattara - 6.0: Came on to add some defensive steel to the midfield and did his job effectively.

Valentín Barco - 6.5: Looked comfortable on the ball and had a shot on target after coming on for Høgsberg.

Ismaël Doukouré - N/A: Brought on in the final minutes to see out the game.

Manager

L. Rosenior - 8.0: His game management was superb. The team started brightly, but when the game was in the balance, his substitutions, particularly introducing Enciso, were masterful. He identified what was needed and made the changes that won his team the three points.

Breidablik Player Ratings vs Strasbourg

Check out the Breidablik player ratings for the Strasbourg vs Breidablik fixture.

Goalkeeper

Anton Ari Einarsson - 8.5: An outstanding and heroic performance. Despite conceding three goals, he was Breidablik's best player by a country mile. He made eight saves, six of them from inside the box, to keep his team in the game for so long. Without him, the scoreline could have been far more embarrassing. A truly magnificent display of goalkeeping.

Defenders

Viktor Örn Margeirsson - 5.0: Really struggled against Strasbourg's dynamic attack. He picked up a yellow card and lost most of his duels. It was a tough night for him, as he was constantly put under pressure and looked a yard off the pace. A performance he'll want to forget.

Damir Muminovic - 6.0: He was busy all night and made a few important clearances and interceptions. However, he was part of a defensive unit that was ultimately overwhelmed and conceded three goals. He looked composed on the ball but was stretched defensively.

Andri Rafn Yeoman - 5.5: Had a very difficult time before being substituted just before the hour mark. He was dribbled past three times and struggled to contain the opposition's wingers. He made a couple of tackles but looked out of his depth.

Kristinn Jónsson - 6.5: A battling performance. He put in four tackles and tried to be proactive, but was also dribbled past a couple of times. He was a willing runner and tried to support the attack when possible before being substituted in the final 15 minutes.

Midfielders

Arnór Gauti Jónsson - 7.0: One of Breidablik's better performers. He was solid in the middle, making several tackles and interceptions. His passing was clean and he even forced a good save with a long-range shot. A commendable effort in a losing cause.

Höskuldur Gunnlaugsson - 7.5: The captain led from the front. He scored their equalizer with a well-taken finish on the counter-attack. He worked tirelessly, won most of his duels, and tried to drive his team forward. A true captain's display filled with fight and determination.

Viktor Karl Einarsson - 5.5: A very quiet game from the midfielder. He was neat in possession but offered little in terms of defensive contribution or forward thrust. He was largely anonymous before being substituted late in the game.

Óli Valur Ómarsson - 6.0: He had a few attempts on goal but never really threatened the keeper. He worked hard and recovered the ball four times but also lost possession frequently. A mixed bag of a performance, with plenty of effort but little end product.

Davíd Ingvarsson - 4.5: From our perspective, this was a night to forget. He was the weakest link. He lost possession ten times and lost seven of his nine duels. He offered very little going forward or defensively and was a passenger for much of the game.

Forwards

Ágúst Orri Thorsteinsson - 5.0: A frustrating evening for the striker. He was caught offside twice and picked up a yellow card. He struggled to get involved in the game and was isolated for long periods. He couldn't provide the outlet his team desperately needed.

Substitutes

Gabríel Hallsson - 6.0: Came on and put in a decent shift defensively.

Aron Bjarnason - 6.5: Looked lively and almost made a huge impact, rattling the crossbar with a powerful shot.

Kristinn Steindórsson - N/A: Came on too late to make an impact.

Kristófer Kristinsson - N/A: Not enough time to influence the game.

Manager

Unnamed - 6.5: His team was set up to be resilient and they showed great fight to get back into the game. They defended bravely for long periods. However, they were ultimately undone by the superior quality of Strasbourg's bench. The tactics worked for 80 minutes, but there was no answer to the late surge.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match Goes to Sebastian Nanasi