The Greens lost their coach’s last game against Boulogne-sur-Mer (1-0).
For the last on the bench of its coach Eirik Horneland, Saint-Étienne conceded a second setback on Saturday, against Boulogne-sur-Mer (1-0), during the 21st day of Ligue 2. Fifth, the Stéphanois had the opportunity to get back to one point of the podium and above all to end the adventure with their Norwegian coach on a positive note. But Horneland will leave the Greens with a setback that quickly took shape.
From the eighth minute, Martin Lecolier took advantage of the locals’ defensive generosity to open the scoring, before the expulsion of Greens fullback Joao Ferreira (26th) further weakened Saint-Etienne’s chances. Mute in front of goal since September 23, Lucas Stassin had a huge opportunity to equalize after returning from the locker room. But the Belgian waited too long before taking his chance when he was alone against the Boulogne goalkeeper (52nd).
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While Philippe Montanier is expected to take over from Horneland on the bench, Saint-Étienne (34 pts) is four points behind second place, synonymous with a direct rise in the elite and occupied by Reims (38 pts).
