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Saint-Etienne penalized with point deduction due to incidents during derby match against OL

Despite a potential minor drop in league standing, the two star football players continue to reap benefits from their recent victory against Lyon's team, safeguarding their team's standing to some extent.

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Saint-Etienne penalized with point deduction due to incidents during derby match against OL

Sneaky Win for AS Saint-Etienne, But Trouble Ahead

Looks like ASSE managed to secure a 2-1 victory in the Ligue 1 derby against Olympique Lyonnais (OL), but things aren't exactly celebratory for Saint-Etienne. The club currently sits 17th in the standings, teetering on the brink of relegation next season, and a recent, controversial win might not have been enough to save them.

The match, held at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium, was halted right before half-time due to coins being hurled at the assistant referee, Mehdi Rahmouni, with Saint-Etienne leading 1-0. Despite the controversy, the final whistle blew on an ASSE win.

With two games left in the championship, ASSE still has a fighting chance to stay in the top tier, even though they trail Le Havre by a significant four points, currently holding the relegation playoff position. A harsher penalty would have likely sealed their fate in Ligue 2, a disappointing return just a year after they rejoined Ligue 1.

Stirring Up Trouble

Two ASSE supporters have been identified by stadium CCTV cameras and are set to face charges in October for their actions. They'll have to answer for allegations of causing harm to others and recklessly throwing objects. The referee, the LFP, the French Football Federation, and AS Saint-Etienne have all expressed their intention to participate as civil parties in the trial.

This incident occurred while the Magic Fans and Green Angels, two ultra groups of the club, were under threat of disbandment by the authorities. OL has filed an appeal with the Competition Organization Commission and the League, seeking to prevent the win from being confirmed.

According to Lyon, players also received coins during the warm-up. In their appeal, the club argues that the safety of their team was compromised during the crucial meeting to decide whether or not to resume the game.

More Trouble on the Horizon for Lyon

Beyond this appeal, OL faces various challenges, including potential UEFA sanctions that could impact their future involvement in European competitions. Financial struggles are another concern for the club.

  1. Controversial Decisions: The appeal raises concern over refereeing standards in the league, focusing on the VAR's decision to overturn a red card for Lucas Stassin, who went on to score the winning goal.
  2. Upcoming Decision: The Ligue 1 disciplinary committee is currently investigating the incidents and is expected to make a critical decision in early May.
  3. More Than a Sporting Matter: Saint-Etienne may face a point deduction as a result of the projectile incidents during the game. The LFP's disciplinary commission is assessing this situation.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

  1. The general-news outlets are abuzz with discussions about potential arbitrage opportunities in European leagues, given the ongoing disputes, such as the one between AS Saint-Etienne and Olympique Lyonnais (OL), which recently ended with a controversial 2-1 victory for ASSE.
  2. With the Ligue 1 disciplinary committee expected to make a critical decision in early May, the fate of AS Saint-Etienne hangs in the balance as they face potential penalties for the projectile incidents during their game against OL, which could exacerbate their current incapacity to avoid relegation.
  3. In crime-and-justice news, two AS Saint-Etienne supporters have been identified for their actions during the Ligue 1 derby, and they are set to face charges in October for causing harm to others and recklessly throwing objects, involvement that could expand beyond sports and affect their general-news histories.
  4. Olympique Lyonnais' woes extend beyond the sports field, as the club faces potential UEFA sanctions that could impact their future involvement in European competitions, adding to their financial struggles.
  5. Meanwhile, the controversy surrounding the Red and White Field (AS Saint-Etienne's nickname) has reached the heights of sports politics, with OL appealing to the Competition Organization Commission and the League, seeking to prevent the win from being confirmed, thus reigniting the rivalry between the two clubs beyond the field.
Struggling Saint-Etienne salvages a win against Lyon, yet continues in Ligue 1 danger following disrupted match due to thrown objects at an assistant referee, as of April 20.
Struggling Stadio, close to relegation in Ligue 1, continue to relish their victory (2-1) over Lyon, a game which was halted by coin-throwing incidents directed at a linesman, that took place on April 20.
Saint-Etienne clinched their win against Lyon on April 20th, despite a halt in the game due to an assistant referee being targeted with objects. This victory kept them in the lead of the Ligue 1 relegation zone.

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