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Yesterday's match proved that football is full of surprises and suspense right up until the last minute of play. The first half was a disaster, even though the players could have opened the scoring very early on if Cameron Archer had scored. The first two goals could have been avoided. In the first case, if the goalkeeper had been more decisive, he could have stopped the ball. In the second case, the players need to communicate more and the goalkeeper should not have come out like that. The third goal, although beautiful, it must be said, could have been avoided with more defensive impact. I think Tonda must have had a strong word with the players in the dressing room at half-time. We thought the match was over, but we could sense that the Southampton players were out for revenge and wanted to show a better side of themselves. The hardest part was scoring the first goal to make it 3-1. After that, our confidence returned and doubt set in among the Foxes. The second and third goals, which came shortly before the end of the match, allowed us to come away with at least one point, which was miraculous considering we were 3-0 down at half-time. The players continued to push forward and believe in themselves, and were rewarded at the very end of the match with a fourth goal, which sealed the victory. It just goes to show that the team is capable of great things. It's a shame they lost time and points at the start of the season... Let's keep believing!

Exactly, probably ragequit haha

This reaction after the Saints' fourth goal: - First person: prefers to hide under his jacket. - Second person: no reaction, just shocked. - Third person: thinks it's a bad joke and prefers to laugh it off. They look so disappointed, haha. Always believe until the very last second! Congratulation again, Saint's Friend !!!

Beautiful comeback really 👌💪

Incroyable ! Magnifique ! This is the Saints !

Crazy end match 😳😳

Non match really 😟😔

Good match for you, saint's friend ! COYS !!!

Dear friends. Best wishes to you and all Southampton supporters. We have one thing in common: it's not an easy time for any of us, that's true. For us, things have been complicated since the 2014 season, when we were relegated to Ligue 2. Oh yes, there are other clubs that have had less luck than us. Bordeaux, Ajaccio, and Nimes, for example, had to drop down to the amateur level... It's really the sporting side of things that needs to work for us, because everything else is generally going well...

VA is above all a club whose supporters always go through a whole range of emotions, haha! We rarely have quiet seasons, and this year is no exception! It's true that we can't always agree! As football supporters, we remain in love with our club no matter what happens. Allez VA and Come on you Saint's !

The press after the match 2 National League: One goal, two saves, Sakhalou Niakaté's outstanding performance shines for Valenciennes The right-back made two crucial saves for his team before opening the scoring. He was the hero of the victory in Rouen. We don't know how many messages he received, but his phone nearly went haywire as he recounted his incredible evening. Sakhalou Niakaté certainly deserved the congratulations of his teammates from the youth academy, who will undoubtedly be talking about his performance in Rouen again when he comes to watch them play on Sunday against Saint-Amand in the top-of-the-table clash in the R1 league. In Normandy, he perfectly showed his teammates the way to win a big match. "A perfect evening" First, there were his two saves to keep his team in the game. Kenny Rocha's shot was about to go in (29th minute)? Niakaté headed the ball on the line with Jean Louchet beaten. Early in the second half, he had another chance to shine when, somehow, he tipped a ball over the bar that the whole stadium thought was heading for the goal (53rd minute). With a formidable opponent on his back, the imposing Ba Sy, Sakhalou Niakaté was pushed to his limits. "I asked everyone to do a little more, and he did, as he always does when I call on him," praised Stéphane Moulin. "And there you have it, three points!" The center-back by trade, deployed on the right in Rouen, also did that little something extra to stay true to his coach's vision: he opened the scoring and put Valenciennes on the path to victory. He won the corner after a thunderous 30-meter strike, which he promptly converted. "It's a perfect evening," he said, beaming, quickly bringing the joy of the moment back to the team. Niakaté's fine evening brought glory to Valenciennes and also rewarded a player who has been moving between the reserve team and the first team (6 matches, 2 goals) this season without getting carried away: "No matter where I play, I continue to work hard and I maintain the same determination. I only knew the day before the match that I was going to play; and there you have it, three points!" Simple as that.

The press after the match 1 National: "It's also for our fans," Valenciennes' huge upset in Rouen – now that's a team! VAFC celebrated a huge victory on the pitch of league leaders Rouen (2-1). Strong and united, the Valenciennes players returned home with all three points and proof that they are capable of great things. Could this be the true face of VA? Something always seems to happen on that Rouen pitch, which we're starting to think is blessed for VAFC. Two years after a French Cup quarter-final as crazy as it was historic, won on penalties, Valenciennes once again became a nightmare for the Normandy side, league leaders and only beaten once this season. This is a significant achievement for VA, who secured their first away win of the season. After so many evenings spent grimacing at performances or dwelling on setbacks, relief, joy, and the legitimate feeling of a job well done shook the locker room and the club's management in the stands. "We see what we're capable of." The happiness is immense, commensurate with the performance delivered in Normandy, given the hard-fought battle to return with such a full trophy. "I'm very proud of what the players showed," savored Stéphane Moulin. "There was solidarity, a desire to excel; when you put in the effort and believe in yourself, you see what you're capable of. We did just about everything right." The defense held firm under the pressure from the opposition before halftime. Niakaté, the standout player of the evening, cleared two balls off the line (29th, 53rd minutes), Louchet saved a close-range header (14th minute), and Valenciennes bent but didn't break. Often criticized this season, the Northerners displayed admirable solidarity this time, with clinical finishing to boot. Sakhalou Niakaté, rewarded for his outstanding performance, and then Stredair Appuah, with his first goal of the season, paved the way to victory for a team that also performed well in midfield and dug deep at the back. All of this feels like a turning point, one they'll need to confirm next week against Saint-Brieuc. Could this be the true face of Valenciennes? The future could be even brighter. In the meantime, VA is savoring the moment and looking ahead. "We know it's a tough time for them right now, so this is also a message for our supporters," said Stéphane Moulin with a smile. ROUEN – VALENCIENNES: 1-2 (0-0) Goals: Niakate (63'), Appuah (84') for Valenciennes, Fuss (90'+3) for Rouen Yellow cards: Passi (12'), Landre (43'), Louchet (79') for Valenciennes; Renel (90') for Rouen ROUEN: Temperton; Bouzamoucha, Goprou, Mendy; Goumot (Fuss 67'), Renel, Bezzekhami (Cartillier 82'), Bassin; Kéroudéan, Rocha (Guiry Egny 75'), Ba Sy. Foreign: Régis Brouard VAFC: Louchet; Niakate, Landre, Passi, Koum; Daubin (Boissier 75'), Maréchal, Rouai; El Hadary (Appuah 63'); Abi (Ipiele 82nd), Courtet (cap). Etr: Stéphane Moulin

Thank you for clarifying that, my friend. I didn't know that expression. 😅

Thank you for your congratulations, my friend! At this hour, there aren't any big restaurants open anymore, haha. 🤣

The match has just ended on the pitch in Rouen. A ray of sunshine in this difficult season with a 2-1 victory for Valenciennes. I can only hope that this victory will restore the players' confidence and morale. This result is unexpected, but it's three points that give us some breathing space and allow us to move away from the bottom of the table. We'll sleep well tonight and have a good weekend. Allez VA !