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Stephane Bahoken scores as Strasbourg escape relegation from Ligue 1

Stephane Bahoken was on target as Strasbourg pulled off a shocking 3-2 win over Lyon in Saturday’s league meeting to retain their French Ligue 1 status for next season.

The dramatic victory saw them move four points clear of 18th-placed Toulouse with just a league game remaining in the 2017-18 campaign.

Bahoken broke the deadlock at the Stade de la Meinau to put the hosts ahead in the 22nd minute.

The 25-year-old’s effort – his seventh goal in the Ligue 1 this campaign – stood as the only difference between both teams in the opening 45 minutes.