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Geoffroy-Guichard, Saturday night, vibrated. In the 30th day of Ligue 1 L-AS Saint-Étienne won a crucial match against Lyon (2-1). Post-match reactions, captured by DAZN, reflect the emotions and satisfaction of the players. Several elements emerge from the statements of Aïmen Moueffek and Lucas Stassin.*
Aïmen Moueffek, elected player of the game, stressed the importance of this victory for the team and supporters. “We knew this game was very important to us and the public. I think that at the level of envy, we have answered present, and that is a very good thing. We didn’t change tactics. It is true that we keep the same pattern throughout the season. Tonight, we didn’t miss envy, and it was clearly seen in the field.”
Lucas Stassin expressed his immense joy. “Unbelievable, really amazing. I’m glad I was able to offer supporters what they deserve. I’m so glad I won today. These three points, they’re super important. I’m so happy! Congratulations to the whole team, we fought from start to finish. Look at this atmosphere… it’s crazy. Now I’m going to enjoy it. Already, it was my first derby in Geoffroy-Guichard… amazing. What an atmosphere! What a pleasure to play games like that. Frankly, it’s exceptional. And besides, with victory, it’s even more beautiful.”
The midfielder also detailed some aspects of the game. “On the first goal, yes, it’s true that I manage to sting it, and the ball passes between the guards’ legs. Frankly, everything comes to mind at that time. I’m going crazy. And then seeing the public come down like this, making them happy… What a night!” Regarding the second goal, he explained: “I’m going back to the axis and I’m asking Cardona. You see him on the action, I make a gesture from his hand to double him. But it stays in the axis, so I think I’m going to try on my right foot… and I chain.”
Stassin also mentioned his adaptation to the game of the team. “It’s true that I needed a little time to adapt. And then we also changed the way we played with the coach. I’m playing higher now. He helped me a lot to make progress. I worked a lot to make a big second part of the season. I worked every day, and today it pays. On my progress, I think I work more for the team. I’m trying to keep the balloons better, to be more useful in the game. And I am rewarded for the work I do during the games.”
Finally, he reacted to the arbitration. “On the red card, I must say I was a little surprised. I thought he was gonna put a yellow on me, because yes, I’m late. But it wasn’t a voluntary gesture, I didn’t mean to hurt him. He protects the ball well, he puts his ankles on… but that wasn’t my intention. Then I really thought he’d come back on his decision to put yellow. But if he had kept the red, it was his decision, and we should have done with it. It would have necessarily changed the course of the game.”