ASSE was not the most conquering team last night. But no team maintains itself with encouraging defeats. The Stéphanois took the three points under the noses of frustrated Montpellier residents after the match.
Narrow victory for ASSE
Olivier Dall'Oglio's men presented themselves 12 against 11 this Saturday. The 30,000 supporters present at the stadium remained loyal throughout the match, even ignoring the insipid performance of the Greens. “This is our house. With the pressure from the public, it gives confidence to the players.“, rightly confided Olivier Dall'Oglio in the mixed zone.
If everything was not perfect, Benjamin Bouchouari offers the three points to his teammates for his second achievement in the green tunic. With the three points in their pocket, Saint-Étienne puts pressure on the soft underbelly of the championship.
“We showed a beautiful face”
However, the observation is much less positive on the side of the MHSC. Questioned on the sidelines of the meeting, Arnaud Nordin and Modibo Sagnan are frustrated after a solid performance from La Paillade who had to evolve without his supporters.
Arnaud Nordin : “It's true that it's frustrating. Overall, we had a good match. We were able to create chances, but we lacked a little efficiency in front of goal. (…) Despite everything, I think we showed a good face we are surprised by an almost harmless action, but we have to know how to put things into perspective and continue to move forward. 'mind, I am convinced that we will take points'
Modibo Sagnan : “Unfortunately, at half-time, we told ourselves to stay focused from the start of the restart. However, that's precisely when we conceded a goal. That said, overall, we held the ball well and limited the opposition's chances (…) It's important to stay positive. We know where we are. From now on, it's no longer a question of lowering our heads: we have to raise our heads. every moment What we showed in the game proves. that we are capable of it.”
