Fans invade field as 10-time champ Saint-Etienne relegated

— Angry fans invaded the field and set off flares as Saint-Etienne, one of the most storied soccer teams in France, was relegated from the top tier on Sunday after losing 5-4 on penalty kicks to Auxerre in their promotion-relegation playoff.
May 29, 2022, 11:29 pm - AP

Penalty Shootout

Saint-Etienne
AJ Auxerre
Ryad Boudebouz
Pen 1
Rémy Dugimont
Arnaud Nordin
Pen 2
Jubal
Miguel Trauco
Pen 3
Gaetan Perrin
Assane Dioussé
Pen 4
Gaetan Charbonnier
Dénis Bouanga
Pen 5
Birama Touré

Match Timeline

Saint-Etienne
AJ Auxerre
  • KO
  • HT
  • 51
  • 57
  • 58
  • 62
  • 64
  • 75
  • 76
  • 80
  • 83
  • 89
  • FT
  • 95
  • 105+1
  • 110
  • ET FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Saint-Etienne 1(4), Auxerre 1(5).
120'
Penalty Shootout ends, Saint-Etienne 1(4), Auxerre 1(5).
120'
Goal! Saint-Etienne 1(4), Auxerre 1(5). Birama Touré (Auxerre) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
Match Stats
ASSEAUX
Possession
50.3%
49.750.3
49.7%
Shots on Goal
9
2
Shot Attempts
19
13
Yellow Cards
0
1
Corner Kicks
12
2
Saves
1
8