Sat. May 16th, 2026

Saint-Étienne defeats Rodez Aveyron in penalty shootout, will face 16th-placed Ligue 1 team for promotion

In a thrilling encounter, Saint-Étienne emerged victorious against Rodez Aveyron in a penalty shootout. The win grants them a shot at promotion to Ligue 1, where they will compete against the team currently sitting 16th in the top flight.

The hero of the evening was the second-choice goalkeeper, Maubleu. Despite missing a penalty himself during the shootout, he proved to be decisive in the extended spot-kick battle, ultimately securing the crucial pass for his team.

By Rohan Chatterjee

From bustling Kolkata, Rohan Chatterjee has been covering world-scale sporting events for a decade. His special interest in cricket and football, supported by a deep understanding of bookmaking, allows him to create detailed analytical materials. A sports journalism graduate from Delhi University, he became a leading expert in Asian sports leagues analysis. Rohan regularly consults novice bettors and hosts a popular sports analytics podcast in Kolkata.

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