ASSE tames Strasbourg and leaves the red zone

Since the start of the season, ASSE has been in difficulty. Having returned to the elite this summer, the Greens knew that they were going to have to fight to stay in Ligue 1 during this vintage. And after regrettable defeats against direct opponents like Le Havre (0-2) and Angers (4-2), Saint-Etienne was in a worrying sixteenth place when it hosted Strasbourg for the 10th day of the League. 1 this Saturday. Opposite, the RCSA is one of the teams in vogue at the start of the season thanks to remarkable performances and an attractive game plan under the leadership of young coach Liam Rosenior (40 years old).

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Obviously, in addition to the atmosphere at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium, all the ingredients were there to witness a great meeting this Saturday evening. In the first moments of the meeting, Strasbourg quickly dictated its tempo. However, like this missed action by Andrey Santos, the visitors were unable to take advantage of the defensive generosity of the Loire club. Getting better and better as the minutes passed, the latter got closer to the Strasbourg cages, but his attempts were not successful (16th, 27th). And even despite the Alsatian opportunities (17th, 36th, 42nd), the score remained goalless in the first period.

ASSE’s perfect second period

Upon returning from the locker room, the intensity increased a level and Olivier Dall’Oglio’s men clearly raised their level of play. A new dynamic which bore fruit for the Greens who were quick to open the score. On a corner hit on the right, Lucas Stassin deflected the ball for an opportunistic Mickaël Nadé at the far post. The defender was easily able to score his first goal of the season (1-0, 51st). With this rather deserved opening of the score, the Cauldron lit up and the Foréz players appeared much more liberated on the meadow. An audacity which allowed them to continue to project themselves offensively.

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And after several dangerous chances, including an incredible save from Petrović in front of Moueffek (75th), Saint-Etienne’s perseverance bore fruit. On a blocked cross from Léo Pétrot, Ibrahima Sissoko rose and catapulted a perfect header to double the lead (2-0, 77th). Enough to cement a great victory for ASSE who did not tremble against the timid Alsatians this evening. With this precious success, ASSE extricates itself from the place of barrier and is therefore in 15th place. At the same time, the Greens are also full of confidence one week before a derby which promises to be exciting in Lyon. For its part, Strasbourg concedes a third defeat this season and remains in the soft underbelly of Ligue 1.