In a thrilling encounter, Clermont emerged victorious against Strasbourg in their latest matchday, maintaining their Ligue 1 relegation hopes alive.

The game was a nail-biting affair with both teams playing at their best throughout the match. However, it was Clermont who took the lead early on through a well-taken goal from forward Benjamin Bourigeaud. The French side continued to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities but were unable to convert them into goals.

However, Strasbourg's defense held strong and denied any chance of an equalizer until the final whistle. It was only when the referee blew his whistle that Clermont finally broke the deadlock, as midfielder Mathieu Baille scored the winning goal for his team.

The win has been a much-needed boost for Clermont, who have been struggling in the league all season. They now have just three games left to play and will be hoping to finish above the relegation zone to avoid being relegated to Ligue 2 next term.

Despite the victory, there is still some way to go before Clermont can secure their survival. They need to maintain their form and hope that other teams drop points to give them a better chance of staying up. With just one point separating them from the bottom three teams, every match is crucial for the team.

Overall, the result was a much-needed boost for Clermont and shows that they are still capable of competing in the top flight. The team will be hoping to continue their impressive form in their remaining matches and make sure they stay out of danger.