Saint-Étienne wins the derby against Lyon thanks to a double of Stassin

Saint-Étienne won an important victory against Lyon (2-1) on the 30th day of Ligue 1, a derby who saw the climb of the Greens until 12th place.

The meeting, marked by decisive action in the 22nd minute, saw ASSE take the advantage thanks to a double of Lucas Stassin. The Belgian attacker, who could have been expelled following a contact on Corentin Tolisso, finally saw his expulsion cancelled.

Key moments of the game:

*22nd minute: A contact between Stassin and Tolisso, which required VAR intervention. Initially sanctioned by expulsion, the red card was cancelled.

• Following the action: Stassin scored a double, offering victory to his team.
• Cancel red card: The VAR reviewed the action, judging Stassin’s gesture unintentional.

The player and staff notes:

• Porter: Strong and quiet performance.
• Right back: Reassuring presence and decisive for Stassin’s first goal.
• Back left: Very sharp, contributing to defensive strength and offensive efficiency.
• Central Defender: Reassuring training with Nadé, demonstrating a game intelligence.
• Central defender: Present in hot moments, but some slides.
• Central location: Quiet, precise and effective in the short and long game.
• Central location: Always well placed, contributing to the organization of the game.
• Central location: Essential in Stéphanois dry cleaning.
• Applicant: Less influential after the break.
• Left attacker: A missed face-to-face at the end of the first period.
• Attending: Author of a decisive double, revealing himself as the great goaltender expected.
• Eirik Horneland (coach): A lucid and effective coaching, with a well oiled 4-3-3.

Conclusion:

This victory, achieved thanks to the efficiency of Lucas Stassin and the strategy of Eirik Horneland, allows the ASSE to get closer to European places. The derby was an intense and decisive game for the Greens.