With 10,727 spectators, the Charléty stadium broke its record this season. But to hear the demonstrations of joy at each goal or action of Saint-Étienne, he was indeed predominantly Green (at least 70%). The people of Saint-Étienne had taken over Paris and they were able to loudly celebrate the success (4-2) of Saint-Étienne which increased their unbeaten streak to nine (6 wins, 3 draws).
Six goals, numerous actions, stoppages by the goalkeepers… In this gloomy season which has often rhymed with boredom, we therefore had to wait until April to finally see spectacular and unbridled matches at Paris FC. But as in their victory at Valenciennes (5-4) last Saturday, the Parisians, who still posted big offensive stats (17 shots including 9 on target), nevertheless failed defensively. Eight goals conceded in two games is still a lot…
Pierre-Yves Hamel finally finds his way back to the nets
Paris FC had been picked cold from… the 21st second on a goal from Wadji. But on a cross from Morgan Guilavogui, Pierre-Yves Hamel quickly equalized (1-1, 14th). On his face, you could read relief and liberation. Flagship rookie of the off-season and a major financial investment, Hamel had hitherto attended the infirmary and rehabilitation centers more than the pitches (9 games played). He had not played in L2 since February 3 in Le Havre (0-0). He only owed his tenure to the small injury (contracture) of Khalid Boutaïb for whom the PFC staff did not want to take any risks. But Hamel’s goal, his first with Paris FC, is a real event. The 29-year-old Breton had not scored in an official match since… December 13, 2020 during a Lorient-Nîmes (3-0) in L1. That is 40 matches of L1 and L2 that he has since played with Lorient, Clermont and the PFC.
On a fine action concluded by a pass from Ilan Kebbal for Jonathan Iglesias’ third goal of the season, Paris FC then regained the lead (2-1, 32nd) but they were quickly overtaken by a goal from Nkounkou (2-2, 35th). Before experiencing a five-minute air gap: an involuntary inspiration from Nkounkou which surprises Vincent Demarconnay from 45 m (2-3, 63rd) then a very avoidable penalty and transformed by Krasso (2-4, 68th).
Paris FC concedes its 8th defeat of the season at home and sees its objectives of reaching the Top 5 reduced. Already saddened by the scenario in Valenciennes, Thierry Laurey necessarily had the look of bad evenings.
“Eight goals conceded in two games is obviously too much! »
“After what we had experienced in Valenciennes, we could expect anything, he grins. I was already not happy after Valenciennes, so I can’t be satisfied tonight. Eight goals conceded in two games, it’s obviously too much! We scored two goals, it’s positive but we will quickly have to look at the defensive aspect. We weren’t used to conceding so many goals. There must be awareness. The match itself was not bad. Both teams played forward football. But it’s played on a cross shot and a shirt pull in the area when we have other defenders who can intervene. This is abnormal, we must erase this kind of error. The problem is that it gets repetitive. »
The small renaissance of Pierre-Yves Hamel will nevertheless remain as one of the smiles of this evening on the Parisian side. The hugs he received from his teammates after his goal, then from the staff and the physiotherapists were indicative of the long period of doubt he went through. His return will offer other offensive possibilities for the end of the season and beyond. Hamel, who had signed for 4 years, is indeed under contract until 2026. “On a personal level, his goal will do him good, believes Thierry Laurey. In addition, he scores a beautiful goal as he likes them, by cutting the trajectory. Beyond that, he showed some interesting things. It’s positive. »
Match sheet
PARIS FC-SAINT-ETIENNE: 2-4 (2-2).
Spectators: 10,727.
Referee: Mr. Souifi.
Buts. Paris FC : Hamel (14e), Iglesias (32e) ; Saint-Étienne : Wadji (1ère), Nkounkou (35e, 63e), Krasso (68e s.p.).
Warnings. Paris FC: Chergui (67th); Saint-Étienne: Sow (36th), Fomba (58th), Cafaro (75th).
Paris FC : Demarconnay – Korea (Mbala, 73rd), Bernauer, Kante, Lefort – Mandouki (cap.), Chergui – Guilavogui, Churches (Lasne, 73rd), Kebbal – Hamel (Caddy, 85th). Entr. : Laurey.
Saint-Etiennee : Larsonneur – Appiah, Sow, Pétrot – Cafaro (Chambost, 84e), Fomba (Moueffek, 73e) Bouchouari, Lobry (Monconduit, 73e), Nkounkou – Krasso (cap.), Wadji (Painter, 84e). enter : Batlles.
