L’ASSE was largely dominated by Stade Rennais at home (5-0), Saturday during the 13th day of Ligue 1. Given the scenario of the match, Matthew Cafaro is squarely singled out.
Stade Rennais crushes ASSE: Mathieu Cafaro in the sights
ASSE lost heavily at Roazhon Park against Stade Rennais. The Stéphanois, reduced to ten in the 37th minute following the expulsion of Mathieu Cafaro, were unable to resist the pressure from Rennes. The Greens winger, guilty of a blatant handball in his own area, was sent off directly after challenging the referee's decision.
This penalty transformed by Arnaud Kalimuendo opened the scoring and started the rout of the Greens. The Rennes striker then scored twice, making the score 5-0. Despite a balanced first period, AS Saint-Etienne collapsed after the expulsion of their right winger.
Mathieu Cafaro: The red card that ignited the powder
Saint-Etienne supporters were particularly angry with Mathieu Cafaro, believing that his behavior was irresponsible and cost the team dearly. Journalist Antoine Chirat from Our Mondial shares this opinion, describing the player's gesture as “professional misconduct”.
The expulsion of the 27-year-old player is a double punishment for ASSE according to him. “Not only is the team down to ten, but they also concede the first goal on this penalty. Cafaro made an individual error which had collective consequences. It is all the more regrettable since ASSE had shown good dispositions at the start of the match”he analyzed in the “Holy Night Club”.
Selon Chirat, « Cafaro wasted a golden opportunity for ASSE to revive. His behavior is incomprehensible, especially at such a crucial moment of the season.”
