Well, folks, what a match! Saint-Étienne absolutely dominated Monaco tonight, securing a convincing 2-0 victory at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
Saint-Étienne came out firing on all cylinders, with a strong attacking approach. Monaco looked a bit tentative in the opening stages, but they did manage a few good chances in the first half, though they failed to convert.
The game really ignited in the second half. Saint-Étienne's relentless pressing finally paid off in the 66th minute when R. Hamouma netted the crucial first goal. Then, in the 80th minute, F. Lemoine secured the victory with a brilliant strike. It was a simply stunning display of teamwork and precision.
Monaco looked a bit shell-shocked after going down by a goal. They made a few substitutions in the second half, but Saint-Étienne's determined defense held strong. The substitutions didn't bring the desired spark to Monaco's game.
In short, it was a dominant performance from Saint-Étienne. Their strong attacking play and resolute defense were key factors in their resounding victory. A massive win for Saint-Étienne.