The ASSE entered its first international truce of the season after four days of competition. New Zealand player Ben Old joined his national selection to play the Soccer Ashes, a tournament whose first game took place this Friday. After being considered for a start this summer, Old finally opted for this participation, hoping to save some playing time. Despite promising summer preparation, he struggled to register in the rotation and started the meeting against Australia on the reserve bench. New Zealand, ranked 24th in the world, won the 1-0 game, but Old will have another chance to fight for his place in the return match scheduled for September 9. The All Whites selector stressed the importance of selecting the best possible team while taking into account the individual well-being of each player.

The ASSE posted an exceptional start to the season in Ligue 2, with a four-day record at the top of the standings. Under the leadership of Eirik Horneland, the team adopted an effective game, based on intense dry cleaning, tactical rigor and a restored serenity. This performance contrasts with the uncertainty surrounding the team in early August. The statistics confirm the superiority of the Greens in League 2, particularly in defence where they achieved the least set goals and the most clean sheets. The team also displayed remarkable discipline, with few yellow cards and a small proportion of mistakes.

The collective discipline of ASSE is a key element of its current success. Although the yellow card suspension rule has evolved, with an automatic suspension after five cards, several players on the team are approaching this threshold. João Ferreira and Ebenezer Annan are particularly affected, accumulating a significant share of the yellow cards on the staff. The intensity of the game developed by Horneland is a determining factor in this situation, but the defensive strength and discipline of the team are valuable assets to ensure the success of the season.