ASSE won its first Ligue 2 match against FC Nantes, 1-0, thanks to a goal from Augustine Boakye in the 89th minute. The victory immediately set the tone for an evening which quickly turned into controversy, as Saint-Etienne supporters celebrated with smoke bombs and firecrackers, sparking the indignation of journalist EdwardJay.
In the stands of the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium, the joy of the fans was overshadowed by criticism from Jay, who expressed his concern about the safety of the spectators. “Frankly, it’s very, very dangerous,” he declared on RMC, emphasizing the risk posed by pyrotechnic devices when they are close to supporters. The journalist also questioned how these objects were able to enter the stadium, recalling a serious injury that occurred in the 1990s during a similar match.
EdwardJay questioned the club about possible complicity in the provision of these pyrotechnics. “Is there complicity at club level? “, he asked, before concluding that the situation was “intolerable”. He spoke of possible financial sanctions, predicting that a significant fine could be imposed on ASSE.
For MagicFans, the victory confirmed an excellent start to the season, but the evening is a reminder of the tension that can exist between the enthusiasm of supporters and the security requirements in stadiums. The club will now have to face the possible investigation by the League and the consequences that these excesses could entail. The next ASSE matches will remain under the watchful eye of the authorities, who will closely monitor the security measures put in place.