Saint-Etienne 3:1 Clermont Foot — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Irvin Cardona scored once as Saint-Étienne beat Clermont Foot 3-1 in Ligue 2, a victory built on relentless pressure and a clinical second-half burst. The result keeps Saint-Étienne’s momentum rolling in the league, though no next fixture is set in stone.

The match turned shortly after the interval, when Thierno Ballo doubled Saint-Étienne’s lead in the 54th minute, having already set up Cardona’s opener just before half-time. Jakob Breum, who had been booked in the 49th minute, added a third in the 71st minute from Áron Csongvai’s pass, effectively killing the contest before Ousmane Diop pulled one back for Clermont Foot in the 89th minute via Junior Sambia’s assist.

Saint-Étienne dominated the numbers, holding 61% possession and firing 21 shots to Clermont Foot’s 5, with their control growing in the second half as possession rose to 64%. Irvin Cardona was the standout, earning an 8.1 rating for his forward display, capped by a goal.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Saint-Étienne vs Clermont Foot?

Saint-Étienne 3-1 Clermont Foot (Ligue 2).

Who scored?

Irvin Cardona (41', assist Thierno Ballo) for Saint-Étienne; Thierno Ballo (54') for Saint-Étienne; Jakob Breum (71', assist Áron Csongvai) for Saint-Étienne; Ousmane Diop (89', assist Junior Sambia) for Clermont Foot.

Were there any cards in Saint-Étienne vs Clermont Foot?

Yellow cards: Jakob Breum (Saint-Étienne); Ivan M'Bahia (Clermont Foot).

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