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Saint-Étienne Edges Lyon in Heated Derby Marked by Fan Violence and Refereeing Controversy

A 2-1 victory lifts ASSE closer to Ligue 1 survival, but the match's interruptions and VAR decisions have ignited scrutiny over crowd safety and officiating standards.

Toulouse s’impose à Paris.
François Letexier, ici en discussion avec le Stéphanois Tardieu.
Léo Barré, arrière du Stade Français.
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Overview

  • Saint-Étienne secured a critical 2-1 win over Lyon in the Rhône derby, moving level on points with the relegation playoff spot in Ligue 1.
  • The match was interrupted for 45 minutes after assistant referee Mehdi Rahmouni was struck on the head by a projectile thrown from the stands.
  • Lucas Stassin scored both goals for ASSE, but his controversial yellow card—downgraded from a red after VAR review—has drawn criticism, especially as Corentin Tolisso left injured on a stretcher.
  • OL president John Textor claimed referee François Letexier apologized for the decision to rescind the red card, acknowledging it as an error.
  • The incident has prompted a safety and disciplinary review, spotlighting broader issues of crowd control and officiating in French football.