**Clermont Rejoins Relegation Hope With A Win Over Strasbourg In Ligue 1 Round 36**

Clermont Foot, struggling in the lower half of Ligue 1, rekindled their hopes of avoiding relegation with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Strasbourg in Round 36 of the league season. The match, played at Stade de la Mosson, was a rollercoaster encounter that saw Clermont dig deep to secure a crucial three points.

The game started evenly, with both sides creating chances in the first half. Strasbourg, who had been in decent form recently, took an early lead through a well-taken goal by Kevin Zuber, who capitalized on a defensive error. However, Clermont responded quickly. A brilliant counter-attack, sparked by the persistence of Maxime Mouquet, resulted in a composed finish by Albian Jelisjевич, who slotted home to level the score.

The second half was just as dramatic. Strasbourg believed they had won it on 68 minutes when Moussa Diarra finished a clinical counter-attack, but the goal was controversially ruled out following a lengthy VAR review for offside. This decision galvanized Clermont, who refused to back down. In the 78th minute, the visitors were on the back foot again, but Clermont’s determination paid off when Jelisjевич, once again, proved to be the hero with a powerful strike from outside the box.

Clermont’s victory moves them to 14th place, with 10 points from their last four games, while Strasbourg drop to 12th. The win provides a much-needed boost in their battle to avoid relegation, with four crucial fixtures remaining against Montpellier, Toulouse, and two others.

Speaking after the match, Clermont’s manager Pascal Gallice praised his side’s resilience: “We showed great character today. We didn’t panic when we went behind and kept pushing forward. This win gives us confidence, but we know we still have a lot of work to do.”

For Strasbourg, the defeat extends their recent slide, and they will need to respond in their next matches, including a clash with champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Clermont’s recent form has given them a glimmer of hope, but the road to safety is far from over. With key players stepping up and a never-say-die attitude, the club will hope to build on this victory and secure their Ligue 1 status for another season.