the top Blood and Gold

Even if RC Lens shuddered to the end, he left Saint-Etienne with a victory. Cherry on the cake ? Fifth place thanks to the defeat of Metz. If the whole team has been efficient, a few players have made the difference.

Arnaud Kalimuendo, clinic

He delivered an exceptional first period. At the origin of the first two Lensois goals, his crazy acceleration greatly disturbed the Stéphane defense. Too fast for Moukoudi, he first obtained the penalty marked by Florian Sotoca. Surgical a few minutes later on a pass from Fofana, the center forward loaned by PSG allowed the Blood and Gold to break. At only 19 years old, the French striker now has 6 goals in Ligue 1.

Loïc Badé, all in finesse

He held the barracks at Geoffroy-Guichard. Assailed by Adil Aouchiche and his centers, the central defender was solid throughout the meeting to repel the Stéphane salvos (8 clearances). He also intercepted very hot balloons (9th, 23rd) at the entrance to the surface of Jean-Louis Leca. And when it is necessary to accompany to put out of harm’s way, the defender remains calm, as against Abi (63rd) or Bouanga (73rd). In additional time, the young defender, impressive calm, released one of the last hot balls of the Ligériens.

Seko Fofana, bulldozer

He did a monster job in Saint-Etienne. Decisive passer on Arnaud Kalimuendo’s goal, the Ivorian, well helped by his eight lungs, constantly projected himself to put in difficulty the defense of ASSE. Even at the very end of the match, he found the energy to shake Jessy Moulin (88th) with a nice shot.

The beautiful story

Finally, how not to talk about the first professional goal of young David Pereira Da Costa. Entered in place of Mauricio (75th), the middle of the Lensoise reserve animated the end of the meeting for his third appearance in Frank Haise’s team. On his bad foot, he did not tremble to slip the ball into the Saint-Etienne net. So, when it comes to celebrating the victory, who other than Pereira Da Costa to step on the table and harangue his teammates? No one.

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