The ASSE Reserve Facing Bourgoin-Jallieu, A Step Towards Maintenance
Etrat, Sunday – The AS Saint-Étienne reserve, led by Sylvain Gibert, won a major victory against Bourgoin-Jallieu this Sunday at the Etrat, in a crucial meeting for the N2 maintenance race. This victory comes in a context of fierce struggle for the Greens, who must reach 31-32 points to ensure their survival in the championship.
A Coup Bas race in the Coupe de France, a Maintenance in View
Although the Berjallians achieved a remarkable course in the Coupe de France, the N2 climb goal proved unattainable. The meeting with Bourgoin-Jallieu became a major issue for the ASSE reserve.
A Tight Classification and Up Pressure
The current classification is particularly tight, with six other teams competing for the last four places leading to the relegation: Seyssinet (9th with 26 points), Clermont (10th with 24 points), Chambéry (11th with 23 points), Espaly (12th with 23 points), Hauts Lyonnais (13th with 23 points) and Chassieu Décines (14th with 22 points).
Intense Match and Missed Opportunities
The first half was marked by a steady pace, but without frank opportunity. Bourgoin-Jallieu came close to success in the 11th minute, his lead hit pushed back by Boubacar Fall. The Greens then took control of the game, but Ndiaye on corner, Gauthier and El Jamali missed their opportunities to score from afar. So the score was 0-0 at half time.
The Victory Operated in the Latest Moments
The second period started with a dangerous situation for the ASSE, but Kies saw his strike pushed back by Jan. Gauthier also had a great opportunity, but was looking too hard at the end of the race. It was finally Issam Sheikh, usually entering with the U19 group, who opened the score at the 66th minute, served by Gauthier. The Greens then pushed the nail to 87th, thanks to a counter led by Dieye, who found Gauthier in the surface for a second goal. Bourgoin-Jallieu reduced the score to the last minute by Nkouka, but the ASSE finally won 3-1.
A Step Towards Maintenance
This victory is a big step for the ASSE reserve, which is now preparing to face Hauts Lyonnais next week. The presence of Larry Tanenbaum and several other members of the professional staff in the gallery demonstrates the importance of this meeting for the future of the club. Gazidis, Fahmy, Rosenfeld, Soccer, Perrin and Rustem were also present.