One month before the boys’ derby at Geoffroy-Guichard (October 03), it is the girls who open the ball of the rivalry with the club of the suburbs of Saint-Étienne. This Sunday (1 p.m.), the Greens, back in the top flight this season, move on the lawn of theOlympique Lyonnais on the occasion of the 2nd day of D1 Arkema.
A one-way derby
Before delving into the issues of Sunday, it is interesting to dive back into the story of this derby which we have been deprived of since four Seasons. The numbers are staggering. In 19 games since 2009, the Lyonnaises have won 19 times with a goal difference of +85 …
However, the Stéphanoises did not “not afraid Explain Gwladys Debbache the midfielder of Saint-Étienne. We also know what to expect. She has mastered the championship for years with Champions Leagues on the prize list. We are aware of the efforts that will have to be made“.
OL head to the Champions League?
The Stéphanois trainer Jerome Bonnet does not doubt the involvement of its players: “On the determination and the desire I do not need to insist. A derby is a special flavor. The Stéphanoises knew how to pass it on to their teammate. I will have to work to put them in confidence. We also want to exist on the offensive side and not spend our time suffering. After a soccer match remains a soccer match“.
But the meeting should mainly depend on the approach and the degree of motivation of the Lyonnaises. This derby is between two qualifying matches for the Champions League.