After an intense meeting in Saint-Étienne, RC Strasbourg suffered a defeat, losing 2-0 against a resolutely determined Saint-Etienne team. AS Saint-Étienne, losing momentum after two consecutive losses, found its way to victory in front of its home crowd.
Felix LemarechalRC Strasbourg player, did not hide his disappointment after the match. According to him, Strasbourg dominated the first period, but failed to realize their numerous opportunities. “We dominated in the first half. I think at the start of the second half we were also dominating,” he said.
The midfielder underlined the difficulty encountered against the compact defense of the Stéphanois after their first goal. “They put a goal on an action and then they put the bus down. We tried to attack but it was complicated”he explained while analyzing the opponent's game.
Lemaréchal recognized that his team was missing a few details to make the difference, particularly in finishing offensive actions. “I think we didn't miss much, maybe just finishing the chances”he declared, highlighting the efforts made by his team.
The player also noted his team's constant learning despite the difficulties encountered. “We’re still learning and I think we’ll do better next time,” he added, determined to learn lessons from this defeat for future matches.
Despite the defeat, Strasbourg showed moments of domination, especially in the first half. However, Saint-Étienne's ability to defend effectively made access to goal difficult for the visitors, sealing the fate of the match.
