AS Monaco recorded their first away win in Ligue 1 since March 15 by defeating AS Saint-Etienne 1-3 in a game where Maghnes Akliouche drew the headlines
but Folarin Balogun and Jordan Teze also impressed
In the aftermath of this important contest
this gives us the opportunity to shine the spotlight on why Balogun and Teze were so influential in this one
Despite being used sparingly by Adi Hutter in 2025
it was excellent to see Teze put in such a strong shift at right-back
Doing a tremendous job of nullifying the dangerous Zuriko Davitashvili
decision-making and athleticism ensured the Georgian star struggled to find much joy against Teze
regularly outmuscling his foe and generally keeping Davitashvili under wraps
there was much to like about how he stuck to his task and executed his defensive work with assuredness and authority.
The fact the Georgian scored his screamer just after Teze was substituted off was no coincidence and further illustrated how masterfully he limited the ASSE ace’s impact
played some wonderful through balls and embarked on some incisive overlaps and underlaps to elevate ASM’s attacking impetus
While his performance didn’t grab the headlines
Teze deserves plenty of praise for stepping up to repay the faith of Hutter with such an accomplished outing in such a pivotal fixture
Not bad at all considering he’d only featured in three games totalling 79 minutes of action this year heading into this encounter
Making his first start in 2025 following his frustrating shoulder injury
which he’s steadily being eased back from
Balogun marked the occasion nicely by scoring a classy goal and putting in a quality all-round performance
“Playing 90 minutes is definitely a positive thing for my fitness and confidence
It’s good to have helped the team win by scoring a goal
I was happy anyway because this goal gave us the opportunity to take a lead in this game
and we needed that,” reflected the USMNT hotshot in his post-match comments
and this underlined his striking instincts
where he smartly stayed onside to latch onto the bobbling ball before striding ahead to finish with aplomb
how he took his chance with such immense conviction was a pleasure to watch
Also giving ASSE headaches with his crafty movement
Balogun was a real threat courtesy of his nifty runs into the box
powerful runs in behind and down the channels and from his clever drops deep
his explosive early burst in behind was a key element towards ASM’s opener
as he effectively destabilised Saint-Etienne’s backline with his astutely timed and directed run to ultimately allow Akliouche to find himself in a 3v2 to ripple the back of the net
His intense pressing was a crucial aspect too
for he set the tone wonderfully for his colleagues to follow and made life extremely difficult for Les Verts to pass out from the back smoothly
scoring three goals in a row in the league
This handicapped us because he is capable of playing deep
allowing us to stretch opposing defences and gives freedom to the number 10s
We saw his importance; he made a lot of runs,” Krepin Diatta explained after the match
We just have to pull together and fight for this club and the fans
saying he was back and could help us a lot
and I hope he does it again in the last two games.”
Serving as a real asset to Monaco on both sides of the ball
Balogun offered a brilliant reminder of all he brings to the table
And seeing as Mika Biereth went off injured in this one
his presence appears destined to be vital again for Monaco in their colossal penultimate match of the campaign vs Olympique Lyonnais this weekend
The Derby Rhône-Alpes between AS Saint-Étienne and Olympique Lyonnais is a clash of cities
of pride—between an old mining town and a modern cultural capital just 50km apart
took the regional reins in the 2000s under Jean-Michel Aulas and a golden generation of stars like Benzema
With ASSE fighting for Ligue 1 survival and OL fighting for Champions League qualifcation
this Sunday’s 123rd Derby du Rhône (20 April) carries enormous emotional weight
let’s relive five of Saint-Étienne and Lyon's wildest
Ligue 1 leaders Saint-Étienne travelled to Gerland to face an OL side slumped in 17th
and cagey—until Dimitri Payet stepped up and cleaned out Lloris’ top corner with a stunning free-kick
It was ASSE’s first derby win in Lyon since 1993
The 100th derby felt like a turning point for a new generation of Stéphanois
Sainté hadn’t beaten OL at home since 1994… until this night
Christophe Galtier’s side blew the roof off the Chaudron with a complete performance
while Lacazette missed a penalty and hit the post in a nightmare evening for Lyon
this wasn’t just a derby — it was two decades of frustration released in 90 minutes
One of the most controversial and iconic Lyon wins ever
OL led 4-0 at the Chaudron when captain Nabil Fékir scored a solo goal… and provocatively held his shirt up to the Sainté fans à la Messi at the Bernabéu
and the game was paused for over 30 minutes
The 5-0 scoreline — Lyon’s biggest ever derby win — was secondary
This was the day Fékir became a Lyon legend
Robert Beric pounced in the 90th minute to snatch an unlikely
Sylvinho was sacked as OL manager the next morning
he got revenge on the club that fired him two years earlier
The last ever derby played at the Stade de Gerland couldn’t have had a more symbolic send-off
scored all three goals in a dazzling performance
Stéphane Ruffier did his best to avoid a complete rout
but Lacazette's hat-trick ensured OL fans said goodbye to their historic ground in style
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The ageing nuclear waste facility in the Asse II salt mine near Wolfenbüttel in Lower Saxony is facing a growing problem of water penetration
which holds some 126,000 barrels of low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste
is operated by Germany’s Federal Association for Final Storage (BGE – Bundesgesellschaft für Endlagerung)
a federally owned company within the remit of the Federal Environment Ministry
BGE took over responsibility as operator of the Asse II mine and the Konrad and Morsleben repositories from the Federal Office for Radiation Protection
Salt water has been entering the facility for decades
increasing concern about the stability of the 13 chambers filled with waste
around 47,000 cubic metres of low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste were emplaced in the mine according to information from former operator
the Association for Radiation Research (now known as Helmholtz Zentrum München
Some 67% of the waste originated from NPPs
Other waste was delivered by research institutes
the nuclear industry and other waste producers such as the medical industry
Records show how many drums are stored in the Asse mine
but there is some uncertainty as the radionuclide and substance inventory as the waste declaration at the time does not meet current standards
The radioactive waste was emplaced in 13 former mining chambers Two chambers are located in the central section and 10 in the southern flank of the mine at depths of 725 and 750 metres
A further chamber is located at the 511-metre level
the waste containers were stacked in an upright position
the former operator subsequently began stacking them on their sides
the waste was primarily dumped using a wheel loader
The simultaneous handling of multiple drums led to lower costs and lower radiation exposure for staff
and possible damage to the waste containers was disregarded
The surrounding rock salt was intended to provide long-term protection
According to current laws and state of the art of science and technology
the final disposal of radioactive waste in the manner employed at the Asse II mine would not be eligible for a licence although no laws were broken based on the legislation in force at the time
it would not be possible to demonstrate that the legal safety objectives would be met and the intention is for the waste to be retrieved
none of the barrels have been removed and is not expected to start before 2033 as scientific methods to do it safely are still being investigated
It’s estimated it will cost at least €4.7bn ($5.1bn)
the water penetrating the salt dome from the outside – some 12 cubic metres a day – has been mostly absorbed and pumped to the surface
BGE head Iris Graffunder recently told the environmental committee of the Bundestag
Graffunder earlier pointed out the deteriorating situation
“Due to this strong change in water access
we are alarmed” she tolkd Braunschweig newspaper
the amount of water at the main collection point has been decreasing for several months
“This means that the water is collecting somewhere else
Experts warn that is the partly torn and rusted barrels mix with the water this could eventually contaminates groundwater
The inventory reportedly consists of 104 tonnes of uranium
81 tonnes of thorium and 29 kilograms of plutonium
The BGE has applied for the complete renovation of the main collection point
which is located at the 658-metre level in the mine
Experts are currently trying to find and repair possible damaged areas
the water infiltration has increased from 0.8 to three cubic metres on the lower 725-metre level
At the even lower collection points directly in front of the nuclear waste chambers at the 750-metre level no increase in the salt water level has so far been observed
Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke (Greens) has expressed concern about the situation “I take the situation in the Asse II nuclear waste warehouse in Lower Saxony very seriously,” she said
the recovery of the waste was the safest option and “should remain our top priority”
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AS Saint-Étienne will be able to count on the support of the Minet Group next season as it looks to build and rise in Ligue 1
the scaffolding manufacturer and the Forez club signed a one-season partnership
which increases their level of commitment as the company becomes an Official Partner of Les Verts
the Minet Group will benefit from visibility at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium and on AS Saint-Étienne's digital campaigns
Based in Saint-Étienne and present throughout France and in some fifteen countries abroad
the Minet Group has been a benchmark in its field since 1962
The third generation of its directors is particularly proud to perpetuate its attachment to “made in France”
ASSE's Deputy Managing Director in charge of revenue: “AS Saint-Étienne is delighted to see the partnership with one of its loyal sponsors grow at a time when our club is back in the top flight and beginning a new era
The Minet Group is an expert in its sector and
attaches great importance to maintaining human values in an increasingly competitive world.”
Chairman and CEO of the Minet Group: “The Minet Group is proud to support ASSE as an Official Partner
As a manufacturer of scaffolding in the Loire region for over 60 years
we want to be present alongside sports clubs that represent our region and bring together passions that know no borders
This partnership with the emblematic ASSE club
whose history and commitments echo our values
perfectly symbolises the principles of perseverance
ambition and excellence to which we aspire
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Saint-Étienne and Brest played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Stade Geoffrey Guichard with a brace from Ludovic Ajorque and Irvin Cardona
Les Verts fought back three times from a losing position to add a little hope to their run-in ambitions of staying up in Ligue 1 McDonald's by the end of the season
stumbled thrice to defend their lead and in turn harm their objective to reach the UEFA Conference League
Brest wasted little time in showing their superiority in the opening exchanges
the visitors took the lead in the 6th minute
Cardona was dispossessed high up the pitch by Pereira Lage
whose low cross found Ajorque free in the area
The former Strasbourg striker made no mistake
clinically finishing past Larsonneur to end a two-month goal drought
Les Verts would respond with plenty of character
A Davitashvili corner was flicked on by Nadé
allowing Lucas Stassin to smash home the equaliser at the far post (17')
It was the Belgian’s sixth goal in as many games – continuing a recent excellent run of form
another set piece proved to be Saint-Étienne’s undoing
A long free-kick from the right was completely misjudged by Larsonneur
allowing Abdallah Sima to nod into an empty net to restore Brest’s lead (25')
It was another Davitashvili corner that caused panic
with Cardona arriving at the near post to flick a powerful header past Bizot for 2-2 (34').The free-flowing goals wouldn't stop there: Pereira Lage’s delivery from a freekick was met by Ajorque
who outjumped everyone to guide a firm header into the net
3-2 Brest at the break in what was a breathless opening 45 minutes
the second period began with a more controlled tempo
Brest looked the more composed of the two sides
although Saint-Étienne came out with better pressing
A near-miss from Camara on a whipped Lala cross and a gutsy run from Nadé leading to a corner hinted at danger
Ajorque would have to leave the pitch after suffering a gash to his right knee
before his substitute Mama Baldé would rattle the bar with a superb volley just seconds after coming on the pitch
Les Pirates would come to regret that miss as Sainté would once again claw their way back into the game
It was another moment of class from Irvin Cardona: After being fed through on goal
the Frenchman controlled well and lobbed in superbly over Bizot and got his side back on level terms (80')
Les Verts gave everything to push in the final minutes of the game
as Appiah's cross found Zuriko Davitashvili whose header rattled the crossbar
Les Pirates had one last counter attack as Mahdi Camara's strike was parried by Larsonneur before Ekwah had to clear off the line in the final seconds of injury time
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Ce gars-là (Eirik Horneland) croit en vous
Vous avez encore un pallier à franchir en terme de niveau
Vous avez su le montrer ce soir pendant 90 minutes
Vous pouvez rendre le match impossible à vos adversaires
Maintenant on garde ce niveau-là et on avance
Peu avant le président de l’AS Saint-Étienne, c’est son propriétaire Larry Tanenbaum, de passage dans la Loire ce week-end qui s’est adressé au vestiaire : "Bravo ! Bravo (ndlr, en français) ! Vous l’avez fait avec le cœur ! Saint-Étienne
Olympique de Marseille further consolidated their spot in second in the Ligue 1 McDonald's table after dominating at the Vélodrome against a struggling Saint-Étienne outfit
Roberto De Zerbi made it three wins in a row in Ligue 1 Mcdonald's against a Sainté outfit that was swallowed up at packed Vélodrome on Saturday afternoon
It was the hosts that started the brightest in the early stages of the game
starting with intensity and implementing OM's passing rhythm
Captain Leonardo Balerdi nodded the ball into the back of the net for what most of the Vélodrome thought was the opener
but the referee would consult VAR and end up ruling the goal out for too much contact on ASSE goalkeeper Gautier Larsonneur
Les Phocéens would keep on generating chances to get in front
Mason Greenwood was denied at close range by Larsonneur
before Rabiot blasted over the bar from close range
The breakthrough would come through one of OM's newest signings
Having already registered three assists so far with Les Olympiens
the Algerian finished emphatically from range with a curled effort from around 20-yards outside the box
It was simply unstoppable for Larsonneur to get any fingertips to it (26')
OM were clearly the side in the ascendancy
with ASSE not making the most of their odd skirmish up the pitch
and Gouiri would be involved in the action once again
This time the Algerian's drive into the box finished with a cross which deflected off Mikael Nade's arm
and the referee had to consult VAR before pointing to the spot
OM's top scorer Greenwood would step up and convert confidently to double the lead for Les Olympiens
De Zerbi's men just wouldn't stop in their attacking intent
this time Larsonneur did well to save from Gouiri and then Merlin
but Sainté's defence was all over the place and Murillo was allowed to simply tap home into an open net for Marseille's third (57')
Gouiri would then add a fourth and his second of the day with a deft chip after the hosts steal the ball off the Sainté defence and send the Algerian through one-on-one with Larsonneur (60')
Adrien Rabiot then grabbed his fifth goal of the season
heading home from debutant Amar Dedic's cross and first assist for Les Phocéens
(76')The away side would grab a goal back through Lucas Stassin
picking up on an error by the OM defence and finishing low past Rulli (78')
but it would be too little too late for Les Stéphanois
as OM condemned them to a straight third defeat in the league
On the Match: "I think we had a big performance
we were really good physically and mentally
We have a lot of motivation and stimulation to continue our work
All the new players that have come in have increased the level of our side
but there is still a lot of work to do."On Amine Gouiri
He needs to think of himself as a real number 9
He needs to know where the goal is at all times and have that perfect finish
he will be a top European player because he is already someone fundamental to the team.“
On OM's next match:"We have to go to Auxerre (next weekend) and the game starts again at 0-0
This wasn't an easy game against Saint Etienne
We prepared for it really well this week."
Amine Gouiri has now had five goal involvements in his first three appearances for Les Olympiens (Two goals
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Il n'en fallait pas plus pour que le Chaudron exulte
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After Marseille lost at Reims 3-1 earlier Saturday, PSG played its part then could have clinched the title if Monaco drew at home to Riviera rival Nice in the late game
They were 1-1 until the 73rd minute when Monaco scored again and won 2-1
Monaco moved up to second place and was 21 points behind PSG with seven games left, meaning PSG needs only a draw at home to Angers next Saturday to again be crowned as the French champion
PSG enjoys second half romp PSG fell behind early to a well-worked goal when Swedish forward Lucas Stassin headed in Zuriko Davitashvili's left-wing cross
The 17-year-old substitute Ibrahim Mbaye completed the rout in the 90th minute with his first goal for PSG
Unbeaten Paris Saint-Germain moved within touching distance of a record-extending 13th Ligue 1 title after overwhelming Saint-Etienne 6-1 on Saturday
After Marseille lost at Reims 3-1 earlier Saturday, PSG played its part then could have clinched the title if Monaco drew at home to Riviera rival Nice in the late game
Monaco moved up to second place and was 21 points behind PSG with seven games left, meaning PSG needs only a draw at home to Angers next Saturday to again be crowned as the French champion
PSG enjoys second half romp PSG fell behind early to a well-worked goal when Swedish forward Lucas Stassin headed in Zuriko Davitashvili's left-wing cross
The 17-year-old substitute Ibrahim Mbaye completed the rout in the 90th minute with his first goal for PSG
The home side didn't take long to find the back of the net as Diego Moreira opened the scoring in the seventh minute
Emanuel Emegha caused real havoc on the right against Mickaël Nadé and smartly played the ball back
Moreira hit it with a thunderous outside-of-the-foot shot and found the top corner
Saint-Étienne responded in the 20th minute to level the scoring thanks to a goal from Zuriko Davitashvili
Ismaël Doukouré was too easily caught in the corner of his box; Davitashvili cut inside
and easily slotted the ball past Djordje Petrovic with a cross-shot
After the match remained one-all at halftime
Strasbourg grabbed the lead with a goal in the 63rd minute
Moreira crossed without control for Emegha
🅰️ + ⚽️ = 𝘌𝘔𝘔𝘈 pic.twitter.com/nXaUGhQO5u
Strasbourg added an insurance goal in the 83rd minute as Guela Doué made a risky but successful ball clearance at the start
Habib Diarra's deflected cross was flicked on by Félix Lemaréchal
and Bakwa fired a half-volley that beat Gautier Larsonneur at his near post to seal the win
Strasbourg's win keeps their European hopes alive
while Les Verts' loss leaves them running out of time to stay in France's top flight
With just three matches left in the season
they're currently in the direct relegation zone
ASSE's Maxime Bernauer spoke to beIN Sports about the disappointing result
We knew it was going to be tough here; it's a strong team having a great season
We weren't able to bring the same energy we had against Lyon (2-1)."
we know that if we rely only on our individual qualities
Following Paris Saint-Germain’s loss yesterday
Strasbourg now have the third-longest unbeaten run in Europe’s top five leagues
behind AS Roma (17) and Barcelona (14).
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The 49-year-old has spent all of his coaching career in Norway
He also has experience coaching Norway's U–19 team (2015-16) and served as an assistant at Haugesund (2010-14) and Brann (2020-21) before assuming the managerial role
Horneland is embarking on his first coaching job outside of Norway when he agreed to take the Saint-Étienne job
When introducing him as Les Verts' new manager
Executive Vice President of Kilmer Sports Ventures (ASSE’s new owners)
explained the reasons behind the appointment
🎬 La première journée en Vert d'Eirik Horneland 💚 pic.twitter.com/ycSiSYuMpZ
"Part of our job involves following European football on a daily basis
We wanted a coach capable of creating a strong playing identity
but also the necessary framework to be solid
Horneland experienced the most success with Brann during his four-year tenure
The manager's 4-3-3 attacking style led to 86 wins
and 25 losses and resulted in Brann winning the Norwegian Football Cup in 2022 when they defeated Lillestrøm 2-0
Brann scored 347 goals in 136 total matches which bodes well for Saint-Étienne
who have only scored 12 goals in 15 Ligue 1 McDonald's matches this 2024-25 season
Horneland talked about the style he wants the squad to play
We need a playing style with attacking patterns
because in my opinion that's what corresponds most to this club
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Eirik Horneland se présente au Peuple Vert
The players must play with the right attitude
the right mindset in accordance with the values of this city
it's primarily about creating numerical superiority offensively."
"I want to bring many players into the opposition's box
I also want to create game plans to showcase the players and their creativity
The right system of play allows us to get the best out of everyone."
Horneland has a challenging task ahead as Les Verts are currently in the relegation playoff spot and since October
the squad has only won three matches while losing seven contests
Saint-Étienne are also out of the Coupe de France following their 4-0 loss to Olympique de Marseille
ASSE's first match under Horneland will be on January 4 when they host Stade de Reims at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
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Marseille recorded nine total shots while the home side only registered two
Rabiot opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a sublime bit of skill
firing home a left-footed shot from the center of the box
finding the bottom right corner after receiving a through ball from Neal Maupay
Adrien Rabiot's first goal with Marseille was a GOOD one 💥 pic.twitter.com/uEHCXrbbB0
The visitors went into halftime with a 1-0 advantage
OM received a penalty call after a foul on Greenwood and the Englishman stepped into the box to take the shot
Greenwood missed the penalty kick but scored on the follow-up
giving Marseille a 2-0 lead in the 65th minute
The away side held onto the result for the rest of the contest and secured the victory
Rabiot spoke to DAZN and shared his thoughts on the goal he scored in the win and the squad's current form as they now trail first-place Paris Saint-Germain by only five points
I’ve been trying to adapt to the coach’s expectations
particularly by playing in a slightly more advanced position on the field
I’m getting stronger and starting to find my rhythm again
"The team is getting stronger week by week
and getting better and better with the coach
Points won 👏 Vibes strong 🔥 ⚪️🔵 pic.twitter.com/zGUO9188Ua
Saint-Étienne could have conceded more goals to OM if not for Gautier Larsonneur's impressive performance
The 27-year-old made eight crucial saves in the match
Olivier Dall'Oglio and his team couldn’t find the back of the net
The loss isn't ideal for Saint-Étienne as this result puts them in the relegation playoff spot
Dylan Batubinsika also spoke to DAZN and noted they also have to turn the page to get themselves out of their current situation
that it would be a difficult match because we’re not in the same league as them
We’ll need to go away and fight for points – it’s essential
We need to get back to work tomorrow morning
Roberto De Zerbi and his team will return at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard later this month to face Saint-Étienne in the Coupe de France Round of 64 on December 22
Marseille have already scored 23 away goals in Ligue 1 this season
surpassing the 21 they scored on the road throughout all of last season
OM have earned 29 points from their first 14 matches in Ligue 1 this season
their best total at this stage since the 2014-15 campaign under Marcelo Bielsa
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Kapriol and AS Saint-Étienne signed a partnership agreement on Friday July 19th
The agreement elevates the expert in the design of personal protective equipment to the rank of Official Partner of ASSE for the 2024/2025 season
with a renewable option for the following season
The Italian brand will now be featured on the shorts worn by Les Verts in Ligue 1
and will also benefit from visibility at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium and the Centre sportif Robert-Herbin
Kapriol is a family-run business with 170 employees divided between a head office and two production plants
Chairman of ASSE: “We are very happy to find in Kapriol a new partner for the return of Les Verts to Ligue 1
The AS Saint-Étienne and Kapriol are two historic brands in their sector
two groups on a human scale that cultivate the transmission and go beyond generations
Kapriol is driven by the search for quality and innovation to achieve performance.”
is delighted to become an official sponsor of ASSE
a historic French club with which we share the same human values
we will improve our visibility on the French market
enabling us to develop our brand image as well as our volume of business.”
Managing Director of SPORTFIVE France: “We are delighted with the signing of this new partnership between AS Saint-Etienne and Kapriol
It's an obvious alliance between two entities that share the same values and that meets the challenges of the Italian brand
We can't wait to see this great partnership come to life on the McDonald's Ligue 1 pitch.”
addressed the media following his team's 3-1 defeat to Monaco
We started the match poorly by conceding a goal immediately
but there was too much distance between our players and between the lines
making it difficult to establish connections
we made some changes and fought to bring more quality to our play
We became more dangerous and managed to score a beautiful goal
The atmosphere in the stadium was excellent at that moment
Monaco scored their second goal just three minutes later
and we must analyze our performance to improve in future games
but they were more effective in key moments
and that's also why Monaco was able to capitalize better on those strong periods
we could have done something against such a team
Keeping high intensity throughout the entire match is still challenging for us
By being more effective both defensively and offensively
which isn't easy after such a grueling and exhausting season
I hope the players are psychologically ready for these challenges
But it won't just be about grit or fighting spirit; we'll also need discipline and quality to win these matches
Playing for this club is a great responsibility
and winning these next two games is part of that responsibility
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Check out the line-up of today's Ligue 1 week 27 match between Paris Saint-Germain and AS Saint-Étienne
this March Saturday 29th at 19:00 CET at the Stade Geoffroy Guichard
Donnarumma, Mouquet, Kimpembe, Marquinhos
Luis Enrique and Paris Saint-Germain continued their charge at the top of the Ligue 1 McDonald's table with a tight 2-1 win over a plucky Saint-Étienne side at the Parc des Princes on Sunday evening
Les Parisiens opened the scoring via Ousmane Dembélé
who bursted down the right side and cut-in from the wing
It would only take ten minutes for the same face to double the lead for PSG
with the Frenchman stepping up to convert a penalty after a handball was given against ASSE defender Léo Petrot (23')
The hosts were dangerous down that right hand side
with Achraf Hakimi combining with Dembélé with deadly results
Senny Maylulu would create the next chance for Les Parisiens as a quick feint fooled the Saint-Étienne defence and his cross was spilled but eventually gathered by Larsonneur
Kang-In Lee was next up with a strike well over the bar after Dembélé fed him on the edge of the box with a well-placed pullback.
Bradley Barcola was found with a searching through ball by Dembélé and the young Frenchman did everything right as he beared down on goal
but Larsonneur was able to match him with a stunning stop one on one
Barcola was again in the middle of the action
firing into the back of the net after pinching the ball off Benjamin Bouchouari
Yet the referee adjudged the France U21 international to have made a foul in taking the ball when consulting VAR
as they created danger and exposed a lot of spaces between the Saint-Étienne players
Lucas Stassin tried his luck from range on the counter-attack
but the 20-year-old's strike didn't trouble Donnarumma in between the sticks for PSG
Nuno Mendes then came with a great run down the right side and crossed perfectly to Gonçalo Ramos
but he couldn't finish from what was a difficult angle
The beginning of the second half very much followed the pattern of the first
with PSG creating several chances through Bradley Barcola early on
Yet there was hope for the visitors when Zuriko Davitashvili stepped up and fired a freekick past Gianluigi Donnarumma (64')
Les Verts were pushing for a solution to get back onto level terms with the Capital club
Yet Sainté couldn't create any dangerous chances to find that decisive equaliser
as PSG went on to seal the victory to keep their 7-point lead at the top of the table.
PSG manager Luis Enrique oversaw his 50th win as manager of the club against Saint-Étienne. Les Parisiens are now unbeaten in 17 Ligue 1 Mcdonald's games this season (W13 D4 in 2024-25).READ MORE: >>Recap: Gaëtan Laborde's Brace Fuels Nice's Win Over Reims
which has been a shirt sponsor since 2022 and has been the main shirt sponsor of Les Verts for the last 11 matches that have seen ASSE return to Ligue 1
will retain its position as main sponsor for the 2024-2025 season and will also be featured on the back of the women's team shirt for the coming year
It will also have high visibility in the stadium
Kelyps Interim will be positioned on the sleeve of the professionals' kit
Kelyps Interim became a sponsor of Les Verts after the club's relegation to Ligue 2
and has played a part in the club's rebound as it has developed its business
chose to partner with the Loire-based company
it will accompany ASSE in its new era at the highest level in both Ligue 1 and the Arkema Première Ligue
with the same ambition of pursuing its own development
built around the shared values of hard work
makes sense for both ASSE and Kelyps intérim
share the ambition to continue to play a decisive role in their region and to extend their influence far beyond
which will proudly display the Kelyps Interim logo
will be unveiled on Saturday 6 July during the final of the Tournoi des 7 Collines
President of ASSE: "We are very happy and proud to see our collaboration with Kelyps Interim reaffirmed as the club returns to the elite of French football
At a time when a new chapter is opening up in our history
Kelyps Interim's commitment to AS Saint Etienne is a testament to our project based on our heritage
values and strong roots in our city and region"
Managing Directors of Kelyps Interim: "For us and the employees of the Kelyps group
it is a real source of pride to be a partner of Les Verts in Ligue 1
which is now more global and inclusive with a commitment to the women's team
is motivated by the desire to continue to develop our reputation and the ambition to pursue our growth
We are delighted to see the new management of AS Saint-Étienne recognise the dynamism of a fast-growing local group like ours.”
Managing Director of SPORTFIVE France: "It's always a pleasure for us to support local players and see their story develop over the long term
We're even happier to see this alliance express itself in League 1 from next season
this partnership reflects the ambitions of two major local players and echoes their shared values
We look forward to seeing Kelyps Intérim back with the Greens on the pitch.”
The sides sat in 15th and 16th in the Ligue 1 McDonald's table faced off on Sunday afternoon as Saint-Étienne hosted Nantes in a vital six-pointer in the race to stay up in the top flight
Nantes sat just above Sainté in the table on goal difference
with everything to play for at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
Saint-Étienne have won one of their last five games in the league
but they did face Paris Saint-Germain following Eirik Horneland's first win in charge against Reims (3-1) on his debut on the ASSE bench
Nantes managed to secure a decent draw against AS Monaco (2-2) in their last outing
which put them on level-pegging with Saint-Étienne before this afternoon's crucial fixture
Les Canaris were the first to strike on the afternoon as Moses Simon opened the scoring
profiting off an error from Denis Appiah to head one on one on goal against Gaëtan Larsonneur and finish convincingly past the Sainté keeper (14')
After protests from the hosts for a possible foul
VAR then validated the goal in favour of the away side
It was perhaps what was needed for the hosts to start to play a more offensive game
as ASSE began to patiently hold onto the ball and create a few chances of their own
N'Guessan had a perfect chance to level proceedings after being played in-behind by a clever through ball
but managed to just miss the target with a low considered strike which trickled past the right post
Nantes would then try their best to capitalise on their lead as Nicolas Cozza's dangerous cross had to be parried away by a reeling Larsonneur
and looked to make an immediate impact with an incisive run into the box
but the shot was easily smothered by Anthony Lopes in goal for the Canaris
The Ghanaian international had a second bite of the cherry late on in the game
and this time he made no mistake from long range: he curled a wicked strike past Lopes from around 30-yards to put Les Verts level in the affair (86')
Avoiding what could have been a disastrous defeat
Saint-Étienne keep Nantes within touching distance in the Ligue 1 McDonald's table
Saint-Étienne have recorded today their highest possession percentage in a Ligue 1 McDonalds match since Opta has been collecting this data
Their 740 passes for 653 completed are also their highest tallies in a top-flight match over the period
READ MORE: >>Preview: In-form Strasbourg, Marseille to clash at Vélodrôme
AS Saint-Étienne head coach Eirik Horneland addressed the media ahead of the Ligue 1 McDonald's fixture against AS Monaco
Lucas Stassin is out for the upcoming match due to a muscular issue
He has been rested in recent weeks and has not trained since the Strasbourg game
It's uncertain whether he will return before the end of the season
Benjamin Bouchouari continues his rehabilitation with the medical staff and is expected to return to training on Monday
who missed today's (Thursday) training
is experiencing neck discomfort but should resume training on Friday
as he has been decisive for the team lately
He works diligently and adapts well to his role
Djylian (N’Guessan) closely resembles Lucas Stassin's profile
and Ibrahim Sissoko provides a solid focal point
We'll decide on Saturday who to start with
Irvin Cardona is also able of playing in this position
Every point is crucial; we must fight for every ball
We can't afford to strategize for future games against Reims and Toulouse; we need points now to ensure our survival
Monaco is a formidable team with significant potential
featuring athletic players who are aggressive in counter-pressing and well-connected
I believe we didn't capitalize on our victory against Lyon
a match that demanded a lot from us physically and mentally
We failed to prepare the team adequately for the Strasbourg game
the stadium will provide us with the energy we need on Saturday
We must also engage the crowd by playing football that energizes the fans
and Bamba Dieng secured Angers' first win of the season at home to a combative Saint-Étienne side
Despite a marvellous performance and brace from Zuriko Davitashvili
Les Verts would fall to another defeat on the road
It was an action-packed first half at Stade Raymond Kopa
with three goals scored in the first 45 minutes
served by Jim Allevinah and struck the ball low into the back of the net for his third goal of the season (7')
getting the chance to level after a penalty was given away by Jordan Lefort on Stassin
Zuriko Davitashvili would step up to take the spot kick
but Yahia Fofana saved brilliantly onto the post
Yet the ball would deflect outwards and Boakye managed to chip the ball back in into the net and past Fofana with the help of the post
the penalty was ordered to be retaken by Davitashvili after Fofana was found off his line
This time the Georgian would make no mistake
striking the ball in the same direction and converting in dramatic fashion (16')
The game then calmed into a pattern of defence and attack between the two sides
with Angers coming close when Aholou almost converted his half volley from close range
Les Angevins then grabbed their second of the game after some end to end action
with Jean-Eudes Aholou finishing a messy array of chances inside the Sainté box (38')
A first goal in Ligue 1 for the 30-year-old Ivorian defensive midfielder
The second half came and the erratic pace of the game would continue
Davitashvili then grabbed his second goal of the game from range
with a huge deflection which wrong-footed Fofana and flew into the back of the net to level proceedings (57')
Saint-Étienne's were calling for a penalty when Davitashvili's cross hit the arm of Abdelli but the protests were waved away by the referee
the game opened up as both sides pushed to try and get a winner
His mazy run from midfield almost ended in him grabbing a hatrick
but his strike was just wide of Fofana's left post
Farid El Meilali would then turn the game upside down once more
as he drove into the box and drew the foul from Batubinska
Angers would get yet another chance to go in front
as Ibrahim Niane stepped up for the spot-kick and converted confidently past Larsonneur (69')
who looked on course for their first win of the season
ASSE of course were pushing hard going into the final minutes of the contest
Léo Petrot's header in the 85th minute couldn't test Fofana
with Cafaro also posing a threat in the final minutes of regulation time
Bamba Dieng would punish Les Verts for their poor defending
as he raced through on goal profiting off a missed clearance from Abdelhamid and finishing low past Larsonneur (90+3')
Angers can celebrate a first win of the season
and a second win in 14 games against Les Verts
After some promising form with draws against Marseille and Toulouse
they finally grab a deserved first victory for the 2024-2025 campaign
Zuriko Davitashvili - "It's hard because we had opportunities to win this game but that is football
but I think the next game will be better for us
both teams had opportunities to score and we didn't score our chances."
Angers won their first match in all competitions since a 2-1 win at Annecy on 10 May 2024
It is also the first time SCO have scored more than three goals in a Ligue 1 match since a 4-1 win over Bordeaux in May 2022
Lens vs LOSC: Five classic Derby du Nord clashes
in the 32nd round of McDonald's Ligue 1 matches
Les Verts return to a sold-out Chaudron this Saturday
with over 30,000 fans in attendance for the tenth time this season
and a new Champions League contender in Monaco
after last weekend's 4-1 defeat at Strasbourg
the stakes remain the same: to pick up valuable points in the race for survival
Eirik Horneland has opted for the very young Djylian N'Guessan to play up front
The 16-year-old striker of the ‘Green Generation’ is assisted by Irvin Cardona and Zuriko Davitashvili
St Etienne's midfield and defensive line remain unchanged from previous outings
👤 Les XI Verts alignés pour #ASSEASM ! 👊💚 pic.twitter.com/Cph49QCl0b
the home side quickly calmed the atmosphere
Akliouche quickly found the net with a clinical attacking move
easily slotting home a cross from the left (ASSE 0-1 Monaco
Les Verts responded by creating a huge opportunity
Irvin Cardona chipped the ball over Kohn but the ball went just wide of the goal (7th)
It went well but was deflected by the back of a Monegasque (16th)
The first goalscorer of the match created two huge chances in the next quarter of an hour
But his attempted cross in front of goal was blocked by ‘Larso’ (22nd)
he found himself alone in front of the keeper
the keeper made a stratospheric save (29th)
Les Verts put together a superb team effort
Léo Pétrot found himself on the end of it
The first chance of the second half came from Les Verts
Embolo could only head wide at the far post (53')
Zuriko Davitashvili broke down the left and into the box
His right-footed effort was just wide of the target
despite the efforts of his team-mates to provide solutions in the centre of the box (54')
Zuriko Davitashvili took his chance from the edge of the area and sent a missile into the top corner of Kohn's net (ASSE 1-1 Monaco
and then chilled a second time when Al-Musrati took advantage of a ball leaving the Saint-Etienne penalty area and fired a first-time shot past Gautier Larsonneur (ASSE 1-2 Monaco
Balogun was then sent clear on the edge of the area and fired past the keeper to make it 1-3 Monaco (78')
the players in the match did not offer any other serious opportunities
with Ibrahima Wadji's header going over the target (88th)
Monaco put the pressure on Marseille and moved back into second place behind Paris
Une publication partagée par AS Saint-Étienne (@asseofficiel)
Les Verts travel to Reims on Saturday before hosting Toulouse on Matchday 34
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Check out the key numbers ahead of the game between Paris Saint-Germain and AS Saint-Étienne
which kicks off at 20:45 CET tonight (Matchday 17 of Ligue 1) at the Parc des Princes
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Payet came to French football with FC Nantes
having initially spent time at the academy of Le Havre as a teenager
His performances for AS Saint-Pierroise on Reunion had caught the eyes of Les Canaris
but despite Nantes having suffered relegation
his talent was clear and he would stay in Ligue 1
After an uneven first season in which he failed to score
playing in 40 matches the next as the team had qualified for Europe
racking up totals of seven goals and 12 assists in all competitions
Despite Les Verts barely avoiding relegation the next year
being the team's most consistent source of creativity
The following season would seem him rise to the highest yet
earning his first cap for France as he scored 13 goals as the team finished comfortably in mid-table
Liking up with the likes of Eden Hazard and Moussa Sow
While a run at another title was thwarted by a plucky Montpellier HSC
Les Dogues would impress in the Champions League
narrowly missing out on a spot in the knockout rounds and coming third in the league
The following campaign would prove more challenging following the departure of Hazard
even winning a place in the UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year.
and Payet would move on from the north of France
having vastly improved his reputation as he returned to the France national team and marked himself as one of the league's brightest stars
before going to impress abroad with West Ham United
While the bulk of his Ligue 1 career would come with l'OM a club for whom he appeared more than 300 times
leading them to a Europa League final and being a regular for his country
it was really at Sainté and Lille where Payet made his name
making this an ideal occasion to reflect back on his mercurial greatness
The rise of Angel Gomes
Premier League to Ligue 1: Strong starts for Santos and more
Les Pirates took a two goal-lead in the first half
with former Sainté man Mahdi Camara opening the scoring in the first ten minutes
The midfielder reacted quickly to head home from close range after the ball rebounded off Chardonnet and a Saint-Étienne defender (10')
Romain Del Castillo would then confidently double the lead via the penalty spot after Jordan Amavi's cross was adjudged to be handled by Lamine Fomba (32').
A VAR check would then take place shortly before half-time for another hand-ball by ASSE midfielder Mathis Amougou
but referee Gaël Angoula waved away appeals for a spot kick
Les Verts were somewhat lucky to go into half-time only with a two goal deficit
Brest started to cede the ball to Saint-Étienne
who were needing to act quick if they were to get anything from the game
Olivier Dall'Oglio's side made a triple change
Perriera Lage was thrown on for Les Pirates
Sainté couldn't make the post of their chances
and it would be Brest who would go three goals ahead thanks to Ludovic Ajorque's quick reactions to poke home after a horrific mistake from Larsonneur saw the ball slip right into the path of Brest's new forward to score his first goal for the club (78')
who grabbed another goal from the penalty spot after ASSE defender Cordu fouled Coulibaly in the box
Kenny Lala stepped up and converted confidently and put the result in no doubt (84').
Saint-Étienne currently hold a goal-difference of -7 after three Ligue 1 games
their worst performance in the top tier at this stage of the season
Les Verts' central defender spoke ahead of the Ligue 1 McDonald's fixture against Monaco this Saturday at 9:05 PM
you know that fans and the stadium atmosphere are significant strengths of this club
It's quite unique; the passion is exceptional
using the twelfth man to help us overcome a team built for European competition
There have been some unfortunate incidents involving me that were tough to handle
and it was up to me to prove why the club signed me
but I'd feel even better if we were winning more matches
Each team has its own style and characteristics
I've faced this team before with Dinamo
especially at home with our fans behind us
With two of our last three matches at home
Frédéric Dugand's side secured all three points against Colomiers (1-0) at L'Etrat on Sunday morning
Boosted by a superb run of form that has seen them win four of their last four matches
the U19 Nationals are determined to keep up their good form and aim for the play-offs
which will be theirs if they finish top of their group
Medhy Lutin Zidee was lively on the left flank and his crosses came close to finding the net
But the Stéphanois and the visitors went into the break on a goalless draw
the Ligue 1 coach was forced to make a number of changes to manage playing time following the return from injury
Fodé Camara and Medhy Lutin Zidee were replaced by Farès Ben Rahem and Yanis Mimoun respectively
Colomiers caused the Les Verts more problems
opened the scoring for his side (ASSE 1-0 Colomiers
ASSE managed to hold on to their lead at the end of the game
which moved them up to second place in the table after Marseille's draw
There's no such thing as a small victory
especially when you're in the race for the play-offs
I think we had a good first half where we had chances and did some interesting things
and a second half that was slower and more difficult to get the ball out
I think the reason it went the way it did was because of the quality of Colomiers
They were a team that surprised me in terms of the way they got the ball out and the way they played
But we reacted well because we scored in our weakest moments
That shows that our team has character,’ commented Frédéric Dugand after the match
U19 National - Matchday 23 (pool D)Sunday 6 April at L'EtratASSE 1-0 ColomiersHalf-time score: 0-0Goal : Yvars (75th) for ASSEASSE: Derache - Achour
Ayman Aiki prolonge avec l'ASSE et rejoint Bastia en prêt | OneFootballAS Saint-Étienne
Un an et demi après avoir prolongé un contrat professionnel qu'il a paraphé pour la première fois en 2022
qui compte 13 apparitions en équipe première
a signé une prolongation de contrat d'un an le liant désormais à l'ASSE jusqu'en 2027
Dans la foulée de cette prolongation de contrat
ont trouvé un accord pour le prêt d'Ayman Aiki
Le Vert défendra donc les couleurs du club corse jusqu'à l'issue de cette saison 2024-2025
Les Verts have had a challenging start to their return to Ligue 1 this season
having lost all first three matches before the FIFA international break while also conceding seven goals
this contest against Saint-Étienne was their final tune-up match before shifting focus to the UEFA Champions League next week
the home side recorded six total shots and the lone goal of the match came early in the sixth minute after Mathieu Cafaro beat Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier
The former Stade de Reims star is one of the players helping ASSE make their way up from Ligue 2 to France's top flight
it's pretty fitting that Cafaro's goal was Saint-Étienne's first in Ligue 1 in over two years
First Ligue 1 goal for Saint-Étienne in over 2 years 💚⚽️ pic.twitter.com/SsNYndQtjy
Les Dogues would record eight total shots in the first 45 minutes but couldn't find the equalizing goal heading into halftime
Lille again had more total shots than Saint-Étienne
recording nine total shots while the home side had four
Jonathan David and Angel Gomes entered the match off the bench in the 57th minute
Both players were returning from international duty—David with Canada's national team and Gomes with England's
Despite putting the two players onto the pitch
it wasn't enough as Lille couldn't find the game-tying goal in the second half.
90e+6 : Trois points dans le Chaudron face à un candidat au très haut de tableau ? C’est ce qu’on appelle : un bon bol d’air frais ! Allez là ! ✌️💚 1-0 🔴 #ASSELOSC pic.twitter.com/X1XtZWPx4n
Gautier Larsonneur recorded four saves for Saint-Étienne to record his first clean sheet of the season
The last time the 27-year-old had a clean sheet in Ligue 1
who he played from 2017 to 2023 before leaving for ASSE
Olivier Dall'Oglio and his team will look to make it two straight wins when they face OGC Nice next Friday at Allianz Riviera
Lille will focus on the Champions League as they travel to Lisbon to face Sporting CP at Estádio José Alvalade
LOSC will welcome RC Strasbourg to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy
>>Marseille vs Nice: Five Mediterranean Derby clashes>>The Rise of Angel Gomes: How Ligue 1 & Lille made an England international
Ligue 1 : Sursis pour l'ASSE
Nantes coule à Monaco (7-1) | OneFootballEvect
Dans une nouvelle soirée morose pour l’AS Saint-Étienne après la défaite à Marseille (5-1)
on se satisferait presque de la déconvenue nantaise sur la pelouse de Monaco (7-1)
Trois points devant les Verts au classement
les Nantais qui avaient pourtant ouvert le score en Principauté ont ensuite explosé
jouant à dix contre onze pendant la quasi-intrégalité du match après l’expulsion de Cozza
Les Verts auront demain un oeil sur les matchs de Montpellier
qui reçoit Lyon et du Havre qui reçoit Nice
que la bande à Horneland trouve encore des équipes capables de faire pire qu’elle en Ligue 1
but in front of a capacity crowd at the Stade Salif-Keita
Les Vertes secured a point that was enough to guarantee their place in France's women's football elite
Strasbourg got off to a better start at the Salif-Keita on Wednesday evening
quickly putting the ball in front of Maryne Gignoux's goal
but the goal was later disallowed for offside
But the second chance for the attacking midfielders was the right one
Her shot from the edge of the area struck the post (ASSE 0-1 Strasbourg
Maryne Gignoux saved from Hoarau with a heavy header
The Alsatian keeper did the same after a Sarah Cambot routine (11th)
The St Etienne keeper was again called into action
coming out of her goal to tackle in front of Joseph (13th)
Cindy Caputo took advantage of a stray ball between the Strasbourg defenders to break free but lost her duel (23rd)
The rest of the half was dominated by duels and a battle in midfield
On the stroke of half-time and after a well-constructed move
Joseph found herself in a position to shoot
but her effort was too wide of the mark and failed to find anything other than the side netting (50')
Sarah Cambot also failed to hit the target after an off-balance effort from distance (61st)
Maryne Gignoux made a good save from her opposite number (63rd)
followed by a duel won by the St Etienne goalkeeper and a Faustine Bataillard header (64th) to keep Les Vertes in the game
cut inside and took her chance from distance
Cindy Caputo took her chance and saw her shot deflected just over
Amandine Pierre-Louis‘ header from the following corner was saved (68’)
Adèle Connesson was active after coming on
allowing Les Vertes to play higher up the pitch
her volley was too weak to trouble Wahl (90')
But Wahl could do nothing about Sarah Cambot's perfectly placed header in injury time (ASSE 1-1 Strasbourg
A point enough to keep Les Vertes in the top flight
Marc-Antoine Brihat and Les Vertes travel to Guingamp on 7 May for the final round of league fixtures
ASSE 1-1 StrasbourgMatchday 21 of the Arkema Première LigueWednesday 23 April
Stade Salif-KeitaHalf-time score: 0-1Goals: Cambot (90th) for ASSE; Hoeltzel (7th) for Strasbourg.ASSE: Gignoux
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After a dramatic UEFA Champions League play-off tie against Slavia Prague
Les Dogues were aiming to make it two in two in Ligue 1 following their win away to Reims last weekend (0-2)
Standing in their way: newly-promoted Angers who were hoping to bounce back from an opening weekend loss to Lens
With Ethan Mbappé given a first start by manager Bruno Génésio
LOSC would keep their run of wins going as they returned to Stade Pierre-Mauroy for the first time this season
Thomas Meunier opened the scoring with a wonderful finish with the outside of his foot after playing one-two with Hakon Haraldsson
The Belgian was repositioned on the right wing-back position after two matches played in central defence
and he looked to re-find his attacking prowess that he was well-known for in PSG colours during his previous spell in Ligue 1
By half-time it was clearly Les Dogues who were in the ascendancy
having already taken eight shots with five on target
Angers would get their first strike at goal in the 50th minute
El-Melaili would find himself in the box only five minutes later
but his strike was magnificently saved by Lucas Chevalier.
SCO were pushing for an all-important equaliser and looked to be the side taking control
before Hakon Harraldsen's strike hit the post
Angers youngster Chérif found himself with a huge chance in the 73rd minute against Lucas Chevalier after an exceptional run from the 17-year-old
Chevalier once again stood tall to parry his strike away
as Mohamed Bayo finished off the contest in injury time on the counter-attack after being played-in by Rémy Cabella
Another three points for LOSC to add to what is starting to look like a successful start to the season for Bruno Génésio's men
Lille have won each of their last six Ligue 1 matches against a promoted side
the best record of any team currently in the top flight
LOSC have scored at least two goals in each of these six wins
Les Verts would make their long-awaited return to Geoffrey-Guichard following their promotion to Ligue 1
needing to bounce-back from an tight away loss to AS Monaco on their opening match
The first half would see both sides cancel each other out
with Le Havre starting the game on the right foot with a big chance for Ketcha
Abdoulaye Touré was next up with a huge opportunity with a header from a free-kick: the Stéphanois defence was beaten
Sainté then went and hit the bar on one of their first chances in the game
with Cafaro weaving into the box and his powerful strike cannoning off the upright
ASSE looked to get closer to opening the scoring with Mathis Amougou at the heart of several chances
his closest an outside of the foot strike which went wide of Desmas' right post
it was an equally-balanced affair between both sides
Le Havre's foray into the Sainté half saw Josué Casimir burst into the box with a turn of electric pace
and substitute Appiah would give away a penalty with a clumsy challenge with his body after losing balance
Abdoulaye Touré stepped up and confidently dispatched with a panenka to give the Ciel et Bleu the lead before the hour-mark (54')
who then pushed harder to find an equalising goal
Le Havre struck from the corner via captain Arouna Sangante for his first goal in Ligue 1 to double the lead for HAC (67').
AS Saint-Étienne have lost their opening two matches in Ligue 1 for the first time since the 2012-2013 season
It is the first time both Sainté and rivals Olympique Lyonnais have lost their first two opening matches in Ligue 1 history