2023-09-12 00:38:54
His speech was expected. Even more so after a spectacular match where his Red Star team snatched a precious victory (3-2) at the end of added time against Rouen during the 5th day of the championship. This morning, the newspaper L’Équipe revealed that coach Habib Beye had been auditioned in recent days by the new boss of OL to replace Laurent Blanc.
Arriving in a playful mood at the press conference after this fourth success in five matches, the former Senegalese international responded to these rumors which could send him to the capital of Gaul. “My only involvement is being with Red Star. Auditioned is not the word, contacted yes. It’s very flattering to be contacted by OL but I’m under contract with Red Star and I’m very happy to be here. I was too important for my team, my goal was to win this match. Today I have agents around me. It’s part of the football world to be in demand. »
Asked about his assurance of staying at Red Star until the end of the season, Habib Beye responded about his attachment to the Audon club: “The most important thing is what I build with my team and I like it here. This doesn’t destabilize me. In the thing there are things that we control or not. I am under contract I have no desire to go elsewhere. My biggest wish is to take this team to the highest level.”
Even if the road to promotion to L2 is still long, the Red Star showed great strength of character this Monday evening which will be useful to him in trying to find the antechamber of the L1 which he left in 2019. Face an attractive promotion from Rouen, the Red Star knew how to draw on its resources.
Under the eyes of François Hollande
Under the eyes of the former President of the Republic François Hollande, supporters of both teams, the meeting got wild after returning from the locker room. The Red Star made the difference in 10 minutes thanks to a double from his replacement Hacène Benali on a penalty (1-0, 50th) then following a ride on the right flank (2-0, 60th). Despite this lead, the Normans came back at the end of the match thanks to a splendid 25m strike from Bouzamoucha (2-1, 84th) then a volley from Ibayi (2-2, 90th). The Audoniens are groggy but regain the advantage in the final minute of added time on a shot from Anani (sent off within the minute for having collected a warning by removing his jersey) at the entrance to the area (3-2, 90th + 6).
A goal which capsizes the supporters of the Bauer stadium and its coach. “I am very happy with the scenario against a very good team from Rouen,” relishes Beye. This swings in our favor whereas last year we conceded goals at the end against Le Puy or Cholet. My team has matured. Afterwards I don’t want us to draw too hasty conclusions. I look at our calendar. We have 12 points, that brings confidence. The team is off to a good start. A good state of mind reigns. »
Datasheet
RED STAR – ROUEN: 3-2 (0-0). Spectators: 2660. Referee: M. Ustaritz.
Buts. Red Star : Benali (50e s.p., 60e), Anani (90e + 6) ; Rouen : Bouzamoucha (84e), Ibayi (90e).
Warnings. Red Star: Kouagba (80th), Anani (89th); Rouen: Sy (49th), Sahloune (85th).
Expulsion. Red Star : Anani (90e + 7).
Red Star: Beunardeau – Meyapya, Kouagba, Gozzi (Doucouré, 65th) – Eickmayer, Hachem, Cissé, Durand (Anani, 75th) – Botella (Benali, 46th), Ifnaoui, Ndoye (cap.). Entr. :Beye.
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