BOSS – Ultra-domineering in the game, Stade Rennais got the better of Sainté (0-2), this Saturday afternoon during the shock at the top of the 5th day of Ligue 1. The Bretons take the lead in the championship and are guaranteed to keep it at the end of the weekend.
– Yohan ROBLIN
This season again, we will have to reckon with Rennes. Unbeaten since the start of the championship, the Bretons have chained a fourth victory in a row, and with the manner, on the Saint-Etienne side (0-3), this Saturday, September 26. A header from Aguerd (33rd), a silky recovery from Guirassy (53rd) and a lob from Hunou (89th) allowed Julien Stéphan’s team to offer themselves a prestigious victory in a “Cauldron” at almost -behind closed doors. With less than a month to go before its Champions League debut, Stade Rennais has 13 points after five days, two more than Lille, winner of Nantes (2-0) on Friday, and three ahead of its opponent of the afternoon. The Breton club is sure to remain leader at the end of the weekend.
Faced with the other team in the form of this start to the championship, Rennes have played it through experience. And, finally, in this unexpected shock at the top, there was never really a match. The Stéphanois, no doubt still too candid, sorely lacked precision and rhythm. In sparkling form, the teammates of Guirassy, the new “home scorer” in the absence of M’Baye Niang, announced at the start, played their football. Impressive collectively, they concretized their domination with the contribution of their summer recruits, Serhou Guirassy therefore, and Nayef Aguerd, recruited respectively in Amiens and Dijon this summer. And, thanks to them, at the start of the season, Rennes is the boss.
Saint Etienne
In progress
09/26/2020
Geoffroy-Guichard
Reindeer
Nayef AGUERD 33 ‘
Serhou GUIRASSY 53 ‘
Adrien HUNOU 89 ‘
90 ‘+ 4
⏰ IT’S OVER IN GEOFFROY-GUICHARD !!! In boss, Rennes won 3-0 on the lawn of Saint-Étienne. The Bretons are more than ever leaders in Ligue 1. They will not be able to be dislodged from their place at the end of this 5th day.
90 ‘+ 4
📙 YELLOW CARD FOR NEYOU! He is penalized for a foul on Martin.
90 ‘+ 2
🔄 Change for Rennes: Rutter, who is making his debut, replaces Camavinga.
90 ‘+ 1
⌚ Additional time: 4 minutes minimum.
89 ‘
⚽ BUUUUUUUUT D’HUNOU !!! Found by Raphina in the depths, Hunou does not panic. He takes all his time to adjust Moulin with a small lob. 3-0 for Rennes!
88 ‘
Neyou kicks a distant free kick. He tries to send the ball into the box. But his attempt is too long. Six meters to follow for Rennes.
87 ‘
Krasso erases Aguerd and continues with a shot in the box. Salin intervenes.
84 ‘
🔄 Change for Rennes: Hunou enters, Guirassy, the scorer, leaves.
84 ‘
🔄 Change for Rennes: Martin replaces Bourigeaud.
83 ‘
Rennes are heading for a 5th unbeaten game this season. After a draw against Lille (1-1) during the first day, the Rouge et Noir continued with three victories against Montpellier, Nîmes and Monaco. The fourth is getting closer.
81 ‘
🔄 Change for Saint-Etienne: Bouanga leaves, Tormin is launched in the match.
80 ‘
New Breton attack. Traoré tries his hand at the end of the stroke. It completely unscrews.
79 ‘
FOFANA’S RETURN! On a fast counterattack from Rennes, Camavinga accelerates and serves Tait in the box. He was stolen the ball by Fofana, who made the effort to come back.
78 ‘
It is more and more complicated for the Greens to develop their game. They are constantly taken by the pressing of the team of Julian Stéphan.
75 ‘
The low block of Rennes has been rising for a few minutes. For now, it is the Breton experience that makes the difference against the young people of Saint-Etienne.
73 ‘
🔄 Change for Saint-Étienne: Rivera enters instead of Nordin.
72 ‘
First ball for Raphina. He does not adjust his opening for Guirassy.
70 ‘
🔄 Change for Rennes: Terrier gives way to Tait.
70 ‘
🔄 Change for Rennes: Raphinha replaces Del Castillo.
68 ‘
📙 YELLOW CARD FOR NZONZI! The Rennes midfielder is cautioned for a foul on Fofana.
67 ‘
On a corner, kicked this time by Nordin, Da Silva in turn pushes back the danger.
65 ‘
New Stéphanois corner, which leads to a mess in the Rennes area. Nzonzi relieves his team by clearing the ball away.
64 ‘
THE HEAD OF KOLODZIEJCZAK! On a free kick from Hamouma, Kolodziejczak got the better of the Rennes defense. He frames his head but Salin makes a nice flight to his right to catch the ball.
61 ‘
🔄 Change for Saint-Étienne: Aouchiche gives way to Krasso.
60 ‘
Aguerd intervenes in front of Aouchiche, served by Fofana. The Greens are in trouble.
58 ‘
At the hour of play, Rennes consolidates its position as leader of Ligue 1.
56 ‘
The Bretons made the break in a highlight of the Greens that they did not know how to materialize.
53 ‘
⚽ BUUUUUUUUT DE GUIRASSY !!! Launched on the right side, Del Castillo deposits Mason and crosses in force for Guirassy. The Rennes striker delivers a perfect recovery. 2-0 for Rennes!
50 ‘
The Greens are more dashing at the start of the second half. The goal denied to Arnaud Nordin did not affect Sainté’s hopes. They push to get back into the game.
46 ‘
⏰ IT’S ALL OVER IN GEOFFROY-GUICHARD !!! Terrier, hit at the end of the first period, is there for the recovery.
48 ‘
GOAL REFUSED FOR SAINTÉ! On the lookout for a heavy strike from Mason, repelled by Salin, Nordin appeared as a second blade to score point blank. The goal is ultimately disallowed by the VAR for an offside position.
46 ‘
🔄 Change for Saint-Étienne: Neyou leaves, Youssouf comes into play.
46 ‘
🔄 Change for Saint-Etienne: Fofana replaces Moueffek.
HALF TIME
Things will move on the side of the Greens. Claude Puel will make two changes.
45 ‘+ 2
⏰ IT’S A BREAK IN GEOFFROY-GUICHARD !!! Logically, Rennes leads 1-0 thanks to Nayef Aguerd on the lawn of the Greens. Julien Stéphan’s men are provisionally leaders of Ligue 1. Saint-Étienne will have to show much more offensively to be able to hope to return.
45 ‘+ 1
🚑 Terrier writhes in pain after contact with Moueffek. He looks like he’s hit his ankle or left knee. Maybe a hyper extension …
45 ‘
⌚ Additional time: 1 minute minimum.
44 ‘
Big duel in the midfield between Bouanga and Camavinga. It is the Stéphanois who emerges victorious with a tackle full of authority in the feet of the Breton.
42 ‘
The Bretons play against. Terrier tries to alert Guirassy in the depths. Despite a difficult grip, Kolodziejczak intervened in front of the Rennes striker.
39 ‘
At the end of the first period, Claude Puel’s players are pushing to return to the score. But the Rennes block prevented them from approaching Salin’s goal.
36 ‘
📊 Rather accustomed to scoring first and early, as in Marseille (0-2) from the 6th minute or Nantes in the 2nd (2-2), the Greens are led for the first time this season.
35 ‘
Taking advantage of a favorable counter against Da Silva, Aouchiche triggers a shot from the right at the entrance to the area. Salin is not surprised, he captures the ball without worry.
33 ‘
⚽ BUUUUUUUUT D’AGUERD !!! On a corner rolled up by Bourigeaud, Aguerd took over the Stéphane defense. The Moroccan straightens his head perfectly. It is unstoppable for Moulin. 1-0 for Rennes!
30′
GUIRASSY AGAIN! Well found by Camavinga, Guirassy crochets and unleashes a powerful strike. Moulin dives to deflect the shot.
28 ‘
Served back by Soppy, Del Castillo opens a shooting window after a good hook. He tries his luck at law. Moulin lays down well on the ball.
27 ‘
On a corner hit entering by Bourigeaud, Nzonzi appeared at the near post. He is preceded by Kolodziejczak, flawless in the air.
25 ‘
Aouchiche delivers a new laser pass behind Traoré’s back. Salin, who had anticipated well, comes to supplement his defender by recovering the ball.