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USL Dunkerque

12-07 03:00

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USL Dunkerque secured a narrow 1-0 victory over AS Saint-Étienne in a French Ligue 2 match on December 7, 2025. This significant result at the Stade Marcel-Tribut was decided by a second-half goal, handing Dunkerque a massive three points against the promotion favorites. The match process was a tense affair, with Saint-Étienne controlling possession but struggling to break down a resolute Dunkerque defense. The decisive moment came in the 65th minute when Dunkerque scored on a swift counter-attack, catching the Saint-Étienne defense off guard. A key focus was the heroic performance of the Dunkerque goalkeeper, who made several crucial saves to preserve the lead, including a point-blank stop in stoppage time. The win provided a huge boost to Dunkerque's league table position, moving them away from the relegation zone, while Saint-Étienne's automatic promotion hopes suffered a setback. The Dunkerque manager hailed his team's spirit and tactical discipline, while the Saint-Étienne coach criticized his side's lack of urgency and finishing. The starting lineups saw Dunkerque set up in a compact 4-4-2, which perfectly executed their game plan against Saint-Étienne's more expansive 4-3-3.