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Nantes

Fabian Centonze is out of action following a knee injury, which has seen Douglas Augusto afforded more game time recently.
Florent Mollet is also set to continue on the sidelines, with the attacking midfielder still yet to make his first appearance of the 2024/25 season.
AS Saint-Etienne

Anthony Briancon, Augustine Boakye, Ibrahima Wadji, Mahmoud Bentayg, Thomas Monconduit, Yvann Macon and Pierre Cornud are all likely to sit out due to injury.
Elsewhere, a number of changes are expected to the starting XI after recording a horrific 8-0 defeat to Nice in their most recent outing.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+9'

That's it for today, Abdelatif Kherradji has blown his whistle and the game is over.
90+8'

Abdelatif Kherradji interrupts the game and punishes the behaviour of Marcus Coco (Nantes) with a red card.
90+7'

Gautier Larsonneur (St Etienne) is literally asking for a yellow card with his behaviour. The referee agrees and books him.
90+6'

Antoine Kombouare appears to have said too much and referee Abdelatif Kherradji comes over and theatrically shows him a yellow card.
90+6'

Dehmaine Assoumani (Nantes) goes down in the box after a challenge from the defender. Possibly unsighted, the referee just waves play on.
90+5'

Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes) climbs above the defence to meet the free kick, but plants his header high over the bar from close range.
90+5'

Dehmaine Assoumani (Nantes) will take the free kick.
90+4'

Abdelatif Kherradji blows his whistle after Augustine Boakye (St Etienne) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball. Nantes will take a free kick.
90+3'

Florent Mollet (Nantes) takes the corner and sends it into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and makes a good clearance.
90+3'

A nice cross arrived in the box from the corner kick and found the head of Ignatius Ganago (Nantes). He steered the ball towards the bar, but one of the defenders is there to cover the goalkeeper and keep it out. Nantes have been awarded a corner kick.
90+2'

The referee awards a corner and Florent Mollet (Nantes) goes over to take it.
90+2'

Gautier Larsonneur pulls off a great save to deny Florent Mollet (Nantes) after receiving a precise defence-splitting pass. The effort is headed for the right side of the goal, but the goalkeeper dives superbly to stop it. Definitely the best save of this match so far!
90

We will have 8 min. of added time.
89'

Ignatius Ganago (Nantes) is adjudged offside.
89'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Zuriko Davitashvili trots off the pitch and is replaced by Augustine Boakye (St Etienne).
88'

Antoine Kombouare has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Florent Mollet (Nantes) replacing Pedro Chirivella.
88'

The substitution has been made. Dehmaine Assoumani (Nantes) has replaced Johann Lepenant.
87'

A player from Nantes commits an attacking foul. The referee blows his whistle.
86'

There's an opportunity for Pedro Chirivella (Nantes) to deliver the ball into the box from a corner.
86'

The ball is cleared after Johann Lepenant (Nantes) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The ball is out of play. Nantes will have a chance to score from a corner.
83'

That will be all from Mathis Amougou who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Benjamin Bouchouari (St Etienne).
83'

Poor challenge! Johann Lepenant (Nantes) is penalised for tripping and Abdelatif Kherradji blows his whistle.
82'

The corner from Moses Simon (Nantes) is intercepted by the defence.
82'

Marcus Coco (Nantes) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away. The ball goes behind for a corner. Nantes will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
81'

Ignatius Ganago (Nantes) watches the corner all the way, but places his header a whisker wide of the right post from close range.
81'

It will be a corner kick for Nantes.
80'

What a great touch by Moses Simon (Nantes) as he controls a fine pass into the box and takes a shot to the right side of the goal, but an opposing player makes a clearance. Great defending. The referee blows his whistle, Nantes are awarded a corner kick.
79'

Sorba Thomas will be replaced by Ignatius Ganago (Nantes).
79'

The substitution is prepared. Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Matthis Abline.
78'

Here comes a substitution. Benjamin Old is given a rest as he is replaced by Mathieu Cafaro (St Etienne).
78'

Olivier Dall'Oglio prepares a substitution. Ibrahim Sissoko is replaced by Lucas Stassin (St Etienne).
76'

Moses Simon (Nantes) collects a pass inside the box and unleashes a shot which is brilliantly blocked by a defender.
76'

Referee Abdelatif Kherradji signals NO PENALTY for Nantes after a VAR review!
74'

There's a break in play and referee Abdelatif Kherradji must have got a signal in his ear as he indicates he will check that earlier penalty claim by Nantes using VAR. This could be interesting!
73'

Mathis Amougou (St Etienne) fouls his opponent and receives a yellow card from the referee, but he is clearly not happy with the decision.
72'

One of the Nantes players is in on goal but gets upended by the defender in the box. That could be a penalty, but the ref says NO! Play continues.
72'

A clumsy foul by Mathis Amougou (St Etienne) and Abdelatif Kherradji blows his whistle.
70'

Mathis Amougou (St Etienne) accelerated away from the defence and took his shot early from the edge of the box. The ball flew low towards the middle of the goal, but Alban Lafont made a superb athletic save to deny him.
67'

GOAL! That’s a great strike from the spot by Ibrahim Sissoko (St Etienne) low into the left of the net, giving goalkeeper Alban Lafont no chance!
67'

Ibrahim Sissoko (St Etienne) is going to take the penalty!
65'

Here comes the VAR decision: PENALTY to St Etienne!
65'

Jean-Charles Castelletto (Nantes) sees a yellow card from Abdelatif Kherradji after he sent one of the opposing players to the ground.
65'

Play continues despite the shouts by some St Etienne players for a penalty. Wait! Referee Abdelatif Kherradji interrupts the game right now and he will review that decision using VAR! Let's see what happens.
65'

Mickael Nade (St Etienne) breaks into the box and goes over after a challenge from an opposition player, but the ref signals NO penalty!
64'

St Etienne win a corner.
63'

A cross into the box from Benjamin Old (St Etienne) is cleared. St Etienne have a corner.
61'

Benjamin Old (St Etienne) sends in the corner, but fails to find the head of any of his teammates, allowing the defence to clear.
60'

Dennis Appiah (St Etienne) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball. The ball goes out for a corner. St Etienne can continue in their attacking effort.
57'

Goal! A nice lofted pass into the box by Zuriko Davitashvili is pounced on by Ibrahim Sissoko (St Etienne). His close-range header flashes past Alban Lafont and into the right of the goal. 2:1.
57'

Zuriko Davitashvili (St Etienne) quickly takes the corner kick with a short pass.
57'

Zuriko Davitashvili (St Etienne) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to St Etienne.
56'

Nicolas Cozza (Nantes) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat.
54'

Matthis Abline (Nantes) accepts a pass deep inside the box and after a nice touch sends the ball towards the left side of the goal. It is a pretty sweet shot, but one of the defenders changes the trajectory of the ball and deflects it onto the post. What an unlucky moment for Matthis Abline (Nantes). He must have smashed a mirror recently.
54'

A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by St Etienne, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
53'

Matthis Abline (Nantes) is awarded a yellow card for his tackle. He doesn't seem to agree with the decision, but Abdelatif Kherradji ignores the protests.
49'

Goal! Johann Lepenant plays a pass to the feet of Sorba Thomas (Nantes) and he shoots low into the back of the net from inside the box. It's 2:0.
46'

Abdelatif Kherradji blows his whistle and the second half starts.
45+3'

The match has reached half-time.
45

2 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
44'

Sorba Thomas (Nantes) shoots from outside the box, but his effort is blocked.
43'

Sorba Thomas (Nantes) takes a short corner kick.
43'

Moses Simon (Nantes) delivers a poor cross from a free kick as one of the defenders comfortably clears it away. Nantes will take a corner kick.
41'

Dylan Batubinsika (St Etienne) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Abdelatif Kherradji signals. A free kick has been awarded to Nantes.
40'

Golden chance! Douglas Augusto (Nantes) meets a cross in the box and finds some space for a shot. He produces an inaccurate effort that goes wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for St Etienne.
35'

Jean-Charles Castelletto (Nantes) controls a nice low pass and shoots from just outside the box, but it's a poor effort that flies into the stands. Wasted opportunity!
35'

The Nantes players are exchanging some short passes.
32'

Abdelatif Kherradji blows his whistle after Aimen Moueffek (St Etienne) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle.
31'

Sorba Thomas (Nantes) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.
30'

A cross is whipped into the centre of the box towards Ibrahim Sissoko (St Etienne). He gets a good contact on the ball but heads it high over the bar.
29'

Ibrahim Sissoko (St Etienne) tries to send the ball in front of the goal, but the opposition's defence averts the threat.
27'

Matthis Abline (Nantes) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Abdelatif Kherradji blows his whistle for an infringement.
25'

A dangerous looking corner kick from Sorba Thomas (Nantes) is cleared to safety by the defence.
22'

Nantes fail to score from a corner as Gautier Larsonneur (St Etienne) leaps to collect the ball.
22'

What a great touch by Moses Simon (Nantes) as he controls a fine pass into the box and takes a shot to the right side of the goal, but an opposing player makes a clearance. Great defending. The referee points to the corner flag and Nantes will take a corner.
20'

Moses Simon (Nantes) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Gautier Larsonneur, who smothers the ball.
19'

Zuriko Davitashvili (St Etienne) swings in a promising cross from the free kick, but one of the defenders does a perfect job to avert the danger.
19'

Abdelatif Kherradji blows his whistle. Jean-Charles Castelletto (Nantes) commits a foul after dangerous play. St Etienne have been awarded a free kick.
19'

Matthis Abline (Nantes) has picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue.
16'

Matthis Abline (Nantes) is lying on the ground after being tackled and the physio comes onto the pitch to give him medical treatment.
16'

Dylan Batubinsika (St Etienne) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent.
15'

Matthis Abline (Nantes) latches onto a brilliant cross and fires the ball towards goal, but his shot goes high over the crossbar.
14'

Dennis Appiah (St Etienne) brings his opponent down with a tackle and Abdelatif Kherradji blows his whistle for a foul.
13'

St Etienne take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
10'

GOAL! A terrible mistake leads to a goal. The defender ends up losing possession, allowing Johann Lepenant (Nantes) to pick up the ball before slotting it into the back of the net to make it 1:0.
9'

Douglas Augusto (Nantes) receives a brilliant pass and wastes a big opportunity as his shot from inside the penalty area flies narrowly wide of the left post.
8'

Moses Simon (Nantes) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety.
6'

The game is interrupted, a clear handball by Jean-Charles Castelletto (Nantes).
3'

Moses Simon (Nantes) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked.
1'

The first half of this match is about to start.

The players are out at last! St Etienne will take the kick-off.

Today's referee will be Abdelatif Kherradji.

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