Managed to snatch the draw against Angers (2-2) at the end of a meeting whose kick-off was given an hour late and during which he displayed a conquering face, Saint-Etienne remains last but has regained hope this Friday in Ligue 1.
Nad and the Greens pulled off a deserved draw.
An irrelevant evening at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard this Friday at the opening of the 11th day of Ligue 1!
While the threat of a cancellation loomed over the meeting for a long time due to hostile supporters and the throwing of smoke which pierced Bajic’s nets and delayed the kick-off by one hour (see here), AS Saint-Etienne offered a great reaction on the pitch and pulled off a well-deserved draw against Angers (2-2). All in front of an audience that was initially hostile and then gradually conquered despite the whistles at the end of the match.
The Greens showered by opposing realism
Far from being disturbed by the electrical context, the men of a conspicuous Claude Puel and always more in the hot seat nevertheless put an incredible intensity in the pressing and gradually asphyxiated Angevins who did not manage to see the light of day.
Conquered, the audience of Geoffroy-Guichard even began to encourage his own who were pushing hard in the opposing camp! Unfortunately for them, the Greens struggled to turn their extended strong time into real chances. And the Forzian club was punished on the first opposing situation when Boufal, on a free kick, found the head of a completely lonely Traor at the far post (0-1, 28 ‘).
Fulgini drives the point home
A particularly cruel scenario for the red lantern, who had the merit of not giving up, the image of this free kick from Boudebouz which was shot right next to Bernardoni’s goal. Then Moukoudi was countered at the last moment. ASSE had not said its last word and continued to push back from the locker room. But the visitors were icy realism and Fulgini drove the point home with a quick attack (0-2, 56 ‘).
Nad at the end of the night!
Exemplary in attitude, Khazri however maintained hope by reducing the score in the crowd with a marvelous free kick rolled up (1-2, 61st). The Cauldron chanted the name of the striker! Behind, he reigned an atmosphere of KO with the impression that the match could switch from one side to the other but the Greens did not find the fault despite two good situations for Bouanga in the box. Finally, after additional time, Nad managed to snatch the draw at close range (2-2, 90th + 4)! The Greens remain last and Puel under threat but the envy displayed tonight is hopeful. The SCO is 4th.
The score of the match: 7/10
Despite the incidents before kick-off, we saw a really pleasant match with intense pressing from the Greens for half an hour. Behind, ASSE dominated in a less clear manner, but we were not bored and the twists and turns scenario will make us forget the too many technical approximations.
The goals :
– Left side, Boufal perfectly hits a free kick in and finds the powerful head of Traor at the far post, completely lonely, who crucifies Bajic (0-1, 28 ‘).
– Following a raise from Bernardoni, Cabot crashed into the opposing camp and launched Fulgini who resisted Moueffek and went to beat Bajic with a broken shot (0-2, 56th).
– On a free kick slightly off-center on the left, Khazri rolls his ball perfectly over the wall and it shoots into the window of a helpless and frozen Bernardoni (1-2, 62nd).
– Following a corner, Sow tears off and crosses at the far post for Nad who takes the lead from close range (2-2, 90th + 4).
Player NOTES
Maxifoot has awarded a score (out of 10) comments on each player.
Man of the match: Wahbi Khazri (7/10)
Author of a match full of envy, the striker never let go and the Tunisian symbolized the combativeness of the Greens throughout the game. Rewarded for his efforts by his magnificent goal from a free kick which brings back hope.
ST ETIENNE :
Stefan Bajic (4.5): a frustrating evening for the usual substitute for Green, injured, who tilts on the only two shots on target from Angers without his responsibility being directly questioned.
Mahdi Camara (5): aligned as a right side, the captain of the Greens was discreet offensively but effective on his defensive tasks and he defeated several hot balls.
Harold Moukoudi (5.5): solid in duels, interesting in his raises and present on saved kicks to bring danger into the opponent’s area, the central defender completed a good match but he was injured. Replace the 46th minute with Mickal Nad (6), who immediately put a lot of impact in the duels and who played the saviors after extra time.
Saidou Sow (6): author of an applied match, the central defender is rewarded in the last moments when he tears off to address a decisive pass Nad.
Yvann Maon (4): back after a month of absence, the left side provided a lot of activity at the start of the game. But he gets caught in the back on the opening goal and then lacked accuracy in his crosses. Replace the 73rd minute with Denis Bouanga (not rated), who is restless but lacking in sharpness on his two occasions in the box.
Aimen Moueffek (5): for his first match of the season, the midfielder offered a great deal of energy which allowed him to scratch second balls several times. He is unhappy by losing his duel against Fulgini on the opposing second goal. Replace the 58th minute with Adil Aouchiche (not rated).
Yvan Neyou (5.5): generous, the midfielder did a lot of work on the recovery and well coordinated the pressing of his team. Replace the 82nd minute with Romain Hamouma (not rated).
Lucas Gourna-Douath (5): a satisfying match for the midfielder who fought in each duel and tried to carry the ball forward.
Ryad Boudebouz (5): like Khazri, the Algerian was a real leader in attitude with important pressing work and a concern to always project forward. But the attacking midfielder did not manage to be decisive and he fell somewhat in the second half.
Wahbi Khazri (7): read the comment above.
Jean-Philippe Krasso (4): preferred Bouanga at kick-off, the attacker had a complicated evening and he had trouble existing in the zone of truth despite some interesting spillovers when he dzon. Replace the 58th minute with Arnaud Nordin (not rated).
ANGERS :
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ST ETIENNE 2-2 ANGERS (mid-time: 0-1) – FRANCE – Ligue 1 / 11th day
Stadium: Stade Geoffroy Guichard, Saint Etienne – Referee: Antony Gautier, France
Goals : W. Khazri (61st) M. Nade (90 + 4th) for ST ETIENNE – I. Traor (28th) A. Fulgini (56th) for ANGERS
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