Saint-Étienne beat Nimes in a close win on Saturday, 2x1, in the 21st round. To this Matchday, Claude Puel's team came from two defeats, and Bernard Blaquart's team came from a defeat. Wahbi Khazri made a great performance with 2 goals.
The opening goal was scored by Wahbi Khazri after 3 minutes, with a right-foot shot inside the box. With this goal, Wahbi Khazri reached the landmark of five goals this season. In the 34th minute, o fired home Saint-Étienne's second goal, from the penalty spot. Zineddine Ferhat netted the last goal after 45 minutes through a header.
After the result Saint-Étienne is 14th in the table, 28 points, while Nimes occupy 19th place, 15 points. In their next fixture, Claude Puel's team will play away against Metz. Meanwhile, Bernard Blaquart's team will play at home against Monaco.
Saint-Étienne | Nimes | |||
7 | 5 | Shots | 3 | 8 |
7 | 2 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
4 | Total Tackles | 4 | ||
7 | 3 | Tackles Won | 2 | 8 |
8 | 5 | Ball steals | 8 | 7 |
8 | 46 | Total Passes | 53 | 7 |
8 | 42 | Passes Completed | 47 | 7 |
8 | 3 | Saves | 4 | 7 |
7 | 6 | Fouls Committed | 3 | 8 |
4 | Fouls Suffered | 4 |