Saint-Étienne defeats Auxerre in an exciting match
Saint-Étienne secured an exciting 4-1 victory over Auxerre in a action-packed match at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Z. Davitashvili was the star of the game, scoring a hat-trick to ensure the home side’s victory.
The match started at a fast pace, with Saint-Étienne taking the lead in the 15th minute thanks to a goal from Z. Davitashvili, assisted by L. Petrot. However, Auxerre responded with a more positional game, holding possession and looking for space to create danger.
In the second half, both teams intensified the pressure, and the pace of the game accelerated. Saint-Étienne scored their second goal in the 54th minute, again from Davitashvili, who received a pass from I. Sissoko.
Auxerre, despite the disadvantage, did not give up and managed to reduce the deficit in the 74th minute through a goal from T. Bair, assisted by L. Sinayoko.
However, Davitashvili sealed the win with another goal in the 86th minute, assisted by L. Stassin, completing his hat-trick.
The final result reflected Saint-Étienne’s superiority, who dominated the scoreboard thanks to the brilliant performance of Davitashvili.
Match statistics:
* Saint-Étienne: 39% possession, 12 shots (5 on target, 4 off target), 4 corners, 13 fouls, 3 yellow cards, None red cards
* Auxerre: 61% possession, 11 shots (3 on target, 5 off target), 4 corners, 10 fouls, 1 yellow card, None red cards
Key events:
* 15′: Saint-Étienne – Goal by Z. Davitashvili (assisted by L. Petrot)
* 35′: Auxerre – Yellow card for E. Owusu
* 47′: Saint-Étienne – Yellow card for M. Nade
* 51′: Auxerre – Offside by L. Sinayoko
* 54′: Saint-Étienne – Goal by Z. Davitashvili (assisted by I. Sissoko)
* 67′: Saint-Étienne – Yellow card for P. Ekwah
* 74′: Auxerre – Goal by T. Bair (assisted by L. Sinayoko)
* 79′: Saint-Étienne – Yellow card for L. Petrot
* 86′: Saint-Étienne – Goal by Z. Davitashvili (assisted by L. Stassin)
The match was played on October 5, 2024 at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne, with Mathieu Vernice as the referee.
Substitutions auxerre: at minute 60 G. Perrin came in and A. Onaiwu went out., at minute 60 P. Joly came in and G. Osho went out., at minute 60 T. Bair came in and K. Hoever went out., at minute 83 F. Aye came in and L. Sinayoko went out., at minute 83 R. Raveloson came in and E. Owusu went out.
Substitutions saint etienne: at minute 70 M. Cafaro came in and B. Old went out., at minute 79 L. Mouton came in and A. Moueffek went out., at minute 79 L. Stassin came in and I. Sissoko went out., at minute 79 B. Bouchouari came in and M. Amougou went out., at minute 88 F. Tardieu came in and L. Petrot went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Saint Etienne
Titulares:
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