Saint-Étienne Steals a Crucial Victoire Facing Olympique Lyonnais

In an electric Chaudron Geoffroy-Guichard, AS Saint-Étienne achieved an exceptional performance to win 2-1 against Olympique Lyonnais on the 30th day of Ligue 1. This victory, of crucial importance for the Greens, who fought for their survival in Ligue 1, was marked by a double of Lucas Stassin and an exceptional collective performance.

The stakes of this meeting were enormous. The ASSE, ranked 17th with 24 points, was fighting not to be relegated, while OL, in fourth place with 51 units, was aiming for a Champions League qualification. The historical rivalry between the two clubs, exacerbated by these opposing ambitions, has created an atmosphere of over-flying derby.

Right from the start, Eirik Horneland’s men put pressure on the outcast Lyon team. Lucas Stassin opened the score in the 10th minute with a superb piqued lead, followed by a double in the 67th and 66th minute. The ASSE continued to hurt in verticality and commitment, with frank opportunities from Davitashvili.

The meeting was marked by a major incident in the first period: Assistant Adjudicator Rahmouni was hit in the head by a projectile launched from the stands, resulting in an interruption of almost 20 minutes. After lengthy discussions and clear warnings, the game resumed.

Despite OL’s possession of a higher ball (59.1%), the ASSE was much more realistic and concluded the victorious encounter. Tanner Tessmann reduced the score to the 76th minute, but ASSE was able to hold on and keep his lead.

Lucas Stassin, the man of the match with his double, embodied the green revolt and elected Geoffroy-Guichard. OL, for its part, saw its dynamic halted.

This victory of prestige revives a little the hope of maintaining for the AS Saint-Étienne, and attests to a displayed state of mind that reassures. The atmosphere at the Chaudron was exceptional, despite the incident in the first period.