No general public tickets will be on sale for Saint-Etienne – Rennes, a Ligue 1 shock played on Saturday (5 p.m.) almost behind closed doors, in application of new government health measures, ASSE announced on Thursday, the only authorized spectators being those present in the boxes.
“The Tribune Henri-Point du + Chaudron + which welcomed spectators in the last matches in a limited capacity of 5,000 people will remain closed”, indicates a press release from the Saint-Etienne club.
“AS Saint-Etienne has taken note of the new health measures decided by the government, which provide in particular for a maximum capacity of 1,000 people in the stadiums including players, club management, officials and all categories of staff officiating within the framework of ‘a match,’ says the club.
ASSE therefore canceled all general public tickets and closed the Henri-Point stand.
Only VIPs will be authorized to attend the meeting within the framework of Hospitality services. These spectators in boxes should number around 500.