ASSE played this Saturday against AJ Auxerre, also promoted. Ahead of ASSE, the Burgundians were counting on widening this lead with this trip to Geoffroy Guichard. However, Olivier Dall’Oglio’s men did not hear it that way after obtaining their first success during their last home match (LOSC, 1-0). Here are the tops and flops of the meeting.
The Stéphanois found a Geoffroy-Guichard stadium in turmoil, marked in particular by the return of the South Kop absent until this match. So the Stéphanois know, we will have to take points against Auxerre, a direct competitor for maintenance.
A very exciting first period
And unfortunately for the Greens, it is Auxerre who starts the meeting strong. From the first moments, the promoted from Ligue 2 caused panic in the green defense.
But after fifteen minutes of play, Zuriko Davitashvili combined on the left side with Léo Pétrot, entered the area and placed an unstoppable strike. 1-0 for ASSE. Olivier Dall’Oglio’s men gained the upper hand over the Auxerres, and were sharper in the duels. On several occasions, they missed the 2-0 ball, Ben Old and Moueffek in particular. 1-0 is the score at the break.
A more difficult second half
The second act starts again as it began with the first. Auxerre is stronger and wants to come back to score. Lassine Sinayoko, AJA scorer, saw his goal disallowed by the video, barely five minutes after returning from the locker room.
Saint-Étienne resists, but gets scared. Zuriko Davitashvili dampens Auxerre’s hopes in the 54th minute with a double. 2-0 for ASSE. Christophe Pélissier, coach of Auxerre, no longer has a choice, changes are made.
The danger is growing in front of Gautier Larsonneur’s cages. But the Ligeriens have the opportunities, Davitashvili thinks to seal the victory, but misses the hat-trick by stumbling against the post. Lack of success, the AJA reduces the score on the action which follows through Thelonius Bair. The Georgian is on fire, and scores a hat-trick, putting an end to the fate of the match. ASSE wins the match 3-1. Here are the tops and flops of the meeting.
The Tops of ASSE
Zuriko Davitashvili
The new Irvin Cardona! The love story between Cauldron and Zuriko Davitashvii begins perfectly. This Saturday afternoon, the former Bordeaux player scored a hat-trick, and had a full match. Recruited for 6 million euros this summer, the Georgian may have finally fully launched his season with the Greens.
An attack found
In difficulty in this sector of play, this season ASSE shined this Saturday afternoon. If the Stéphanois sometimes lacked realism in certain situations, they were able to count on their attacking trio in great shape. It’s been a very long time since they scored 3 or more goals in the same match, in official competition (last March 16 against Bastia). This Saturday, Ibrahim Sissoko seemed very comfortable in his pivotal role and delivered an assist. The Saint-Etienne striker could even have scored a goal, but he missed his face-to-face. In addition to Davitashvili’s hat-trick and Sissoko’s decisive assist, another man stood out on the flank of the attack: Ben Old. The New Zealander was very available for his team and was a key element in this victory, provoking a lot on his side and undermining the AJA defense.
A victory that feels good
After the “comeback” in Nantes last weekend, ASSE wanted to make a strong impression against a remaining competitor. And it’s done. With this 3-1 success, the Stéphanois now hope to start a dynamic. Next meeting against Lens on October 19.
The flops
Another goal conceded
This now makes 18 goals conceded in 7 matches. Once again, the Ligeriens almost gave in on several occasions this Saturday. Auxerre quickly wreaked havoc in the green defense when they had the chance. But fortunately, for the Greens, the AJA only managed to find the loophole once!
Offensive ineffectiveness
It’s a flop that repeats itself day by day. Too many times, ASSE is not effective in front of goal, and this gives the opponent hope. Saint-Étienne was very scared this Saturday afternoon, facing Auxerre who were more convincing in the second half. So even if 3 goals were scored, ASSE will absolutely have to fold its matches in the future.
Match starts
Whether in the first period or the second, the Greens missed their start to the match. A problem that ODO regularly highlights at press conferences. And it was again the case this Saturday afternoon, and in particular upon returning from the locker room where Auxerre almost equalized. But let’s remember the positive and the victory. The Greens now have two weeks ahead of them to work due to the international break.
Quentin Verchere
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