Dramaticism at the Derby: A Projectile Hit the Assistant Mr. Rahmouni

The shock between AS Saint-Etienne and Olympique Lyonnais, eagerly awaited, took a dramatic turn tonight at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium. As the Greens led 1-0 a few seconds from the half, a regrettable interruption interrupted the meeting. A projectile, launched from the stands, touched and injured the assistant referee, Mr. Rahmouni, resulting in an immediate stop to the game.

The investigation is under way to determine the origin of this projectile and, therefore, the identity of its author: a Stéphanois or Lyon supporter? The information remains uncertain for the moment, suspending the fate of the match and leaving fans and players waiting for an official decision.

The issue of resuming the game is at the heart of the concerns. If the match is not revived, Saint-Etienne could suffer a defeat on the green carpet, a situation that would strengthen the position of the Lyonnais in their search for European places.

This incident caused an indignation, not only among fans present at the stadium, but also among fans of the Racing Club in Strasbourg, who closely follow this derby. The latter, also involved in the fight for Europe, might regret the event.

The derby, originally supposed to be a football party, is now tainted by isolated behavior, but with heavy consequences. Disciplinary bodies will soon have to decide on the fate of this meeting, hoping that such acts will no longer tarnish the image of sport.