Saint-Etienne qualified for the final of the Coupe de France at the expense of Rennes (2-1). Find the tops and flops of this thrilling half.
The tops
Very good Kolodziejczak
Four days after his poor performance against Lyon, Timothée Kolodziejczak recovered well. The No. 3 of the Greens, aligned with the left side position, notably delivered a good first period. Solid and very enterprising. His climbs hurt Rennes’ defense. It was he who allowed ASSE to equalize before the break, with a clever whim.
Solid fofana at the post
Rarely worried on the defensive level, Saint-Etienne was able to rely on the big performance of Wesley Fofana. The young defender constantly took the best of Rennes’ attackers. Very clean in its reminders and reassuring throughout the meeting.
The flops
Camavinga in a bad evening
Eduardo Camavinga missed out on his semifinal. Apart from a few flashes, the young midfielder did not influence his team’s play enough. He mostly played with fire and failed to collect a second yellow card several times. Julien Stéphan did not want to take a risk by replacing him during the second half.
Guilty nzonzi
Rennes midfield did not shine. Associated with Camavinga, Steven Nzonzi also disappointed. The responsibility of the 2018 world champion is engaged on the two goals from Stéphane. Outscored by Kolodziejczak in the equalizer, it was he who lost the ball at the start of the last action concluded by Boudebouz’s goal.
Cabaye, the galley continues
He alternates physical glitches and disappointing performances since the start of the season. Holder in the Forézien midfield on Thursday, Yohan Cabaye had to leave his teammates shortly before the break. The fault of yet another muscle injury, adductors. Dejected, the 34-year-old visibly no longer has the condition to continue.