THE DECLASES:
– The Strasbourg coach Julien Stephan : “We controlled this game very well. We took control of the ball and the game from the start. After eight minutes, we had already touched the bar twice. We missed him in the first half of the ‘ efficiency. We continued to work well in the second half, without getting frustrated and irritated, being more clinical in front of goal. That’s what was well done. I am satisfied with the game of the players and also proud them, because beating Metz twice in the season hadn’t happened for a very long time, it was a goal “.
– The attacker Ludovic Ajorque : “The coach challenged us (to beat Metz twice in the same season) and we all took it up beautifully. We would have liked to score in the first half, we had chances, unfortunately we didn’t. The coach told us at half time to be patient, we were able to score in the second half. We are happy, we take three points especially in a derby. It is very important for the club and the supporters. And we are moving forward “.
THE ANALYSIS OF OUR CONSULTANT:
MAN OF THE MATCH:
Ludovic Ajorque had a frustrating first half and in the second he was at times too altruistic. But in the end, he was still decisive with a headed goal, his tenth of the season, on a cross by Jeanricner Bellegarde (50th minute). Then with his usual sense of collective, he offered the second goal to Jean-Eudes Aholou (91st minute). Essential.
THE STAT: 3.
Racing has managed for the third time in its history to win its two first division matches in the same season against FC Metz (after 1933-34 and 1978-79).
It is also the second time only that Strasbourg have won this derby three times in a row (after 1978-79).
THE SUMMARY OF THE MATCH IN AUDIO: