On Sunday, February 8th, 2026, AS Saint-Étienne’s U19 team suffered a 6-2 defeat against Olympique de Marseille in a match from the U19 National league. Despite a competitive first half and moments of promise, a late collapse saw Marseille extend their lead significantly.
Match Summary
The match, played on February 8th, 2026, saw Marseille take an early lead with goals from Ouro Bang na (15th minute) and Levy (24th minute). Saint-Étienne responded through Sonny Yvars (25th minute) and Rayan Aït Amer (42nd minute), leveling the score at 2-2 heading into halftime.
Marseille came out strong in the second half, with El Kadmiri scoring in the 48th minute to regain the lead. Saint-Étienne continued to fight, creating several chances to equalize, but ultimately couldn’t capitalize.A flurry of goals in the final minutes from El Kadmiri (85th, 90th) and Ali (88th) sealed the victory for Marseille.
Team Lineups and Statistics
Marseille: Details of the starting lineup and substitutes where not readily available as of February 9th, 2026, but the goalscorers were confirmed as Ouro Bang Na, Levy, El Kadmiri, and Ali.
AS saint-Étienne: Houngbo Civier, Teillol, Mouton, Mnemoi (Vibert, 62nd), Jolivet, Lengue, Aït Amer, Moulin (Gary, 62nd), Lutin Zidee (Epanya, 73rd), Yvars (Lengi, 80th), toty. Coach: Frédéric Dugand.
Final Score: Marseille 6 - 2 ASSE
Halftime Score: 2-2
Coach’s Reaction
Frédéric Dugand, AS Saint-Étienne’s coach, acknowledged the team’s performance had bright spots but lamented the lack of maturity in the closing stages. He stated, “we played well for 70 minutes, showing character and creating opportunities. However, we lacked the maturity to defend against Marseille’s transitions in the final minutes, conceding costly goals. The scoreline is harsh, but we did produce some positive moments, and the players showed good spirit.”
League Standings and Next Fixture
Following this defeat, AS Saint-Étienne remains in sixth place in their U19 National pool. their next match is against league leaders Monaco next week.
Key Takeaways
- Saint-Étienne demonstrated resilience and attacking intent in the first half.
- A lack of defensive solidity and maturity proved costly in the final minutes.
- Marseille capitalized on Saint-Étienne’s weaknesses to secure a convincing victory.
- The team will need to improve its game management and defensive organization for the upcoming match against Monaco.