Thanks to a double from Ousmane Dembélé, the Rouge et Bleu regained their distance from Olympique de Marseille and are now 7 points ahead of the Marseille club.
Opposite, despite good intentions in the game and the reduction of Zuriko Davitashvili’s score, the Greens were unable to resist the Parisian strike force. The Stéphanois remain in 16th place in the ranking with 16 units.
A rhythmic first act, Dembélé in superstar mode
Both teams showed great things in this first act. Enterprising from the start of the match, AS Saint-Etienne did not hesitate to put their opponent under pressure with high pressing and aggressiveness in the duels.
However, the Parisians knew how to turn their backs to kill Saint-Etienne’s hopes. Found on the right wing, Ousmane Dembélé fixed the defense before moving into the center and propelling a left shot full of finesse into the back of the net (1-0, 13th).
A few minutes later, the red and blue number 10 will do it again by finding the net again from the penalty spot following a handball in the area from Pétrot following a cross from Achraf Hakimi (2-0 , 23rd).
Serene and with total confidence, the Parisians will unfold at the end of the first act. Bradley Barcola will also find the way to goal but his goal will be refused by the referee because of a foul in the area (39th).
Paris without forcing
As soon as they returned from the locker room, Luis Enrique’s men left with the same intentions but without being effective and clinical in front of the cage. Bold and unapologetic, the Stéphanois will hope thanks to a goal from a free kick from Zuriko Davitashvili a few minutes after the hour mark (2-1, 64th).
Despite a chaotic end to the match with opportunities on both sides, Achraf Hakimi’s partners will not tremble and maintain their lead on the scoreboard. The Ile-de-France residents remain undefeated in Ligue 1 and will want to continue their streak during the next day on the pitch at RC Lens for the 18th day. Saint-Etienne will face FC Nantes.
