AS Saint-Étienne vs. SM Caen (30.12.2022)

In an electrifying encounter on December 30, 2022, AS Saint-Étienne edged past SM Caen in a game that showcased sparks of intensity and tactical gameplay. The match saw an early altercation as AS Saint-Étienne's Abdoulaye Bakayoko received a yellow card at the 15th minute, setting the stage for a confrontational battle.

The game's momentum quickly shifted when A. Briançon entered the field for Saint-Étienne as their first substitution just a minute after the caution. Caen looked to capitalize on the ensuing reorganization and was rewarded with a penalty successfully converted by Alexandre Mendy at the 17-minute mark, putting significant pressure on the home side.

Saint-Étienne's resilience was tested again when Mickael Nade entered the referee's book with a yellow card in the 39th minute, but the team managed to prevent further damage before half-time. Meanwhile, tempers flared on the Caen side, with both Godson Kyeremeh and Ali Abdi cautioned during stoppage time of the first half, followed swiftly by a booking for Mendy, bringing the total tally to three yellow cards for the visitors.

The second half started with no less vigor, as A. Bakayoko was substituted out of the game for Saint-Étienne on the hour mark, indicating a tactical change. Coincidentally, Caen also opted for a shuffle, pulling scorer Mendy off the pitch at the same time.

As the game progressed, more changes were made with Saint-Étienne enacting two more substitutions in the 71st minute, introducing M. Cafaro and D. Chambost. The fresh legs seemed to rejuvenate the side, but not without another note of caution as Gaëtan Charbonnier received a yellow card, followed by a booking for Benjamin Bouchouari at the 79-minute mark.

SM Caen responded with their final changes in the 83rd minute, bringing on H. Vandermersch and Q. Daubin. However, it was Saint-Étienne who would have the last laugh as Charbonnier buried a critical goal during stoppage time, ensuring his team emerged victorious with a dramatic late win.

Ultimately, AS Saint-Étienne's gritty performance secured them a much-celebrated victory over SM Caen, concluding an eventful match filled with strategic maneuvers and an abundance of cautionary tales.

Lineup AS Saint-Étienne

Lineup SM Caen

Substitutes AS Saint-Étienne

Substitutes SM Caen

AS Saint-Étienne

The club is called Les Verts (the greens) or simply Sainté for short. It's probably not hard to guess that the club's colour is green, which can be found both in the emblem and on the jerseys. This is complemented by white shorts and other white details on the home jerseys. For the away jerseys, the club has done a simple colour swap, with the shorts being green and the jersey white with green details. The home shrine is the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard with a capacity of 41,965 seats.

SM Caen

The full name of the club is Stade Malherbe Caen, also called SMC for short. Their club colours are blue and red. Their home stadium is the Stade Michel d'Ornano, which has a total capacity of 20,453 seats. It is named after a local former politician.

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