Olivier Dall'Oglio presented himself at a press conference after his team's solid victory at home against Strasbourg (2-0). The ASSE coach was pleased with the success of his game plan and was proud of his players. A snub to the (hot) reaction of Strasbourg midfielder Félix Lemarchal, himself going against the reaction of his coach Liam Rosenior.
Opposing reactions in the ranks of Strasbourg
Félix Lemarechal (Strasbourg) : We dominated in the first half, the start of the second half too I think. They score on a corner before putting the bus down. Behind, it was hard. We didn't lack much apart from efficiency, especially at the end of the first period. They were five behind, in a low block, it was complicated. We're still learning, we'll do better next time.
Liam Rosenior (Strasbourg coach): Surprised by the level of Saint-Etienne? Absolutely not. They had good results here. They changed the way they played, with a real good plan put in place by their coach. We weren't clean enough today, we didn't take enough risks. These are lessons for next weekend. They defended very well in front of their box and they managed their transitions well. There are always two teams on the pitch and we have to create more chances. It's never perfect, we have to improve to win matches. Yes, tonight we lost, but we continue to learn.
The tactical lesson from the ASSE coach at RCSA
Olivier Dall'Oglio (coach of ASSE): “The solidity of the block, the state of mind that was created in relation to it, that’s what I like the most. The rage to score the two goals, that also pleased me. I think it's like us, we've raised the level on that and it must continue like that. »
“It’s one of the most accomplished matches, yes. Yes, it's clear. We were very disciplined. And we knew that in front of us, we had a very good Strasbourg team capable of passing through the interior of the game. There are quite a few good technicians capable of overflowing because they have speed boys on the sides. It's a bit like the team of the moment. To overthrow this team, for us, it was essential. And I think that will give us more strength for the future. »
“We gave them problems, that’s for sure. That's the first thing we wanted was to cause them problems. We also work a little bit, so we know the capacity of this team to evolve. She embarrassed the best teams she faced. So we felt that we had to put a block like that in front, a solid block, that we would be able to resist, especially in the first half. I thought, as it happened, that in the second half there would be more possibilities. But indeed, we had to put a block on this match. We already had to reassure ourselves. And what's more, facing a team like that, we had to be super solid. It was the top priority. These are boys who go very fast. Then the team is very well organized. But I think we were disciplined. It's still a match… it's still complicated, it's not simple. We had some slightly complicated passages at times, but we were able to resist. On the other hand, afterwards, in the second half, I think we hurt them. »
