Nantes Held Firm for 88 Minutes—AS Saint-Étienne Made the 89th Belong to Them

AS Saint-Étienne’s composure faced a relentless examination against a Nantes side determined to deny them space and rhythm. As opportunities narrowed and frustration threatened, Les Verts continued trusting their movement, structure, and attacking purpose. Kevin Pedro’s skill, Mahmoud Jaber’s delivery, and Augustine Boakye’s anticipation brought the contest’s defining qualities together. Nantes deserve credit for their resistance, but their limited ambition invited a question Saint-Étienne kept asking until the closing moments: how long could defending alone be enough?

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