Strasbourg fell short as Clermont clinched Ligue 1 survival with a thrilling comeback victory over the Stade de France side.

In a dramatic and nail-biting encounter, Clermont secured their place in the top flight of French football with a thrilling comeback victory against Strasbourg. The two teams had played each other twice earlier this season, but it was only in the second game that Clermont managed to steal a point from the visitors.

The match began with both teams trying to establish control on the ball, but it was Strasbourg who came closest to scoring. A corner kick was awarded by referee, and Clermont's striker, who had been waiting for this opportunity for some time, headed the ball into the net, giving the team a 1-0 lead.

However, Clermont's goal was not enough to seal the win, as they were soon followed by another stunning strike from Strasbourg's goalkeeper. Despite being down to ten men, the Stade de France side refused to give up and fought hard to maintain possession of the ball.

As the game went into extra-time, both teams tried to score, but it was clear that Clermont would have to wait until the end of regulation time before finding the winner. In the final minutes of extra-time, Clermont's striker again found the back of the net, this time from a penalty, sealing the victory for the home side.

The victory was certainly a testament to the resilience and determination of Clermont's players, and it was evident that they will continue to push themselves towards success in the coming months. However, the fact that Clermont were able to snatch a point from the struggling Strasbourg team is also a credit to their hard work and dedication.

Overall, the victory was a huge achievement for Clermont, and it shows how much they have grown as a club and what they can achieve when working together. With next week's matches looming, Clermont will be looking to continue building on their recent successes and securing their place in the top flight of French football once again.