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Saint-Étienne Edge Venezia in Thrilling Seven-Goal Friendly Ahead of Ligue 2 Kick-Off

Summer Preparations: Lucas Stassin found the back of the net to help secure Saint-Étienne's hard-fought victory against Venezia.

In an action-packed encounter on Saturday, Saint-Étienne wrapped up their summer pre-season campaign with a thrilling 4-3 victory against Italian outfit Venezia. The match provided a robust final test for the French side, who are now set to turn their full focus toward the start of the official domestic season.

Match Overview

Friendly Match FT: 4 - 3

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An Intense Pre-Season Finale

The high-scoring battle against Venezia marked Saint-Étienne's fifth and final preparatory fixture of the summer. Facing a competitive opponent in Venezia—who recently secured promotion to Italy's top-flight Serie A—Les Verts demonstrated significant offensive prowess to edge out the Italian side in a seven-goal thriller.

Among the standout performers on the pitch was Lucas Stassin, who found his name on the scoresheet to bolster Saint-Étienne's confidence ahead of competitive action. While the four goals scored will delight the coaching staff, the three conceded highlights areas that will likely require fine-tuning during the upcoming training sessions.

Ligue 2 Season Opener

Saint-Étienne will officially launch their Ligue 2 campaign next weekend. The team is scheduled to host Sochaux on Saturday at 20:45.

Match Highlights & Reactions

Watch footage from Saint-Étienne's final preparations as they transition from pre-season training to competitive league play.

Next Stop: The Ligue 2 Campaign

This final victory wraps up a crucial block of summer training aimed at integrating new signings and building match fitness. Facing Serie A opposition in Venezia proved to be the ideal test to evaluate the squad's physical threshold and collective chemistry in high-pressure defensive and offensive phases.

With pre-season friendlies now officially concluded, Saint-Étienne's primary focus shifts entirely to tactical work on the training ground as they prepare to welcome Sochaux. The upcoming match on Saturday at 20:45 is expected to set the tone for their campaign, with fans eager to see if the attacking momentum shown against Venezia can be carried directly into the hunt for league points.

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