Saint-Étienne beats Lille in a game dominated by visitors
Saint-Étienne secured a crucial victory over Lille in the fourth round of Ligue 1, thanks to an early goal from M. Cafaro in the 6th minute. Despite Lille’s dominance in possession and shots, the home team defended solidly and took advantage of their opportunity to claim all three points.
Saint-Étienne had only 29% possession but managed 10 shots, 5 of them on target. Lille, meanwhile, dominated with 71% possession and took 17 shots, but only 4 found the target. The match was played at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne and was officiated by French referee François Letexier.
The teams lined up as follows:
Saint Etienne
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