The wind of euphoria blows on Geoffroy-Guichard after the 2-1 ASSE victory against OL

In his column for Le Progrès, Patrick Guillou looks back at this Derby who saw the Stéphanois do more than dominate their Lyon rival: they gave pride to a whole people. According to him, “a wind of euphoria blows through Geoffroy-Guichard’s spans.” This victory is more than just a result for the ASSE, it looks like redemption. Guillou sums up the ambience over the stadium by writing: “The tumult rises and the shouters shout their truth. A magical stéphanois night”. This performance marks a turning point in the history of the ASSE, according to Guillou: “With the strength of being on the margins for months, Horneland and his troupe finally hold a founding snapshot in their young common history.”

In front of an amorphous Lyon team, going downhill from Manchester, the ASSE bet on daring. Behind the fiery and magic, there was also a real plan. Tactical discipline and flexibility have largely contributed to gleaning these three unhoped-for but so deserved points.

The euphoria of this precious success allows to sweep under the carpet certain match facts, such as the interpretation of certain banners, the non-exclusion of Stassin and the interruption of the game. Only the result counts: this victory allows us to move forward.

If ASSE is obliged to follow this weekend against Strasbourg, it is above all because the race to maintain is becoming more complex. 17th of Ligue 1, the Greens have to rely on their own performances and those of their competitor in the maintenance, the SCO Angers. Excerpt from the press conference, SCO coach Alexandre Dujeux focused on the subject of their survival in the elite: “We have to stay as calm as possible, but it’s obvious that it’s a season-end where all points count.” The final sprint is launched! »