ASSE lost this Sunday during the 125th derby (1-0). After two years of deprivation, the legendary opposition made its return to Ligue 1. A Saint-Etienne – Lyon which was missed by the supporters of the two clubs as well as the former players. Bafétimbi Gomis spoke in the mixed zone after the match.
Olivier Dall’Oglio’s men had the opportunity to continue this weekend after the victory against Strasbourg (2-0). Perfect opportunity for the evening of the return of the derby to the elite. After two years of waiting, the Greens and the Gones shared 90 intensive minutes. Score 1 to 0 at the final whistle after a solid performance from Stéphanois.
“NWe have regrets, because we fought, we were united, organized and disciplined.“, mentioned Olivier Dall’Oglio at a press conference. The Stéphanois managed to cast doubt on Pierre Sage’s formation. But Alexandre Lacazette’s goal in the first half (29′) sealed the score in favor of the villains. ASSE lost for the 125th derby in history.
Product of the Stéphanois training center, Bafétimbi Gomis has an atypical background. The fruit of a particular talent and quickly spotted, the attacker was transferred to the sworn enemy, Olympique Lyonnais, in July 2009. Under the white tunic, Gomis imposed himself, but did not forget the Greens.
Recently retired, the Franco-Senegalese was satisfied with the opposition this Sunday evening.
Shirt Brides : “Superb meeting! It’s been a while since I’ve attended a Ligue 1 match, and even less a derby, with Saint-Étienne returning after two years of absence in the elite of French football. C It was intense and contested, as always in these confrontations, and it was ultimately a surface fox who managed to undo the Saint-Etienne lock.”
“Today, it’s difficult for me to choose a team because Saint-Etienne is like my mother and Lyon is like my father. Saint-Etienne who gave me love, birth and Lyon who educated me like a father and made me this man who was able to travel independently.
Even if we are here in Lyon, I would like to say a word to the Saint-Etienne supporters who are listening to us. I would like to thank this club which gave birth to me (…). Saint-Étienne gave me solid values that have served me throughout my career. (…)
I would have liked the Saint-Etienne supporters to be present today. For me, football is a celebration, and a derby is always more beautiful with the supporters of both teams. I hope that in the future both audiences can be present, because it makes the victory even more beautiful for the winning team, with that touch of joyful rivalry that makes the magic of derbies.”
