After Eirik Horneland’s success with Brann, he was brought in this winter to put Saint-Étienne from relegation.
Eirik Horneland and his Saint-Étienne team faced a tough task in the last game of the season. To avoid relegation from Ligue 1, they had to win at home against Toulouse and have luck with the second leg – a task that proved to be too big.
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Several weeks ago it became clear that Paris Saint-Germain will win Ligue 1. – Finally, after yesterday’s 3 – 1 win over Euxerre at the Parc des Princes, they won the series with a whopping 19 points over Marseille. (The last champions league spot went to Monaco)
The game took a dramatic turn after just ten minutes, when Norwegian defender Waren Kamanzi (who left Tromsø after the 2022 season) put Toulouse in the lead. Just five minutes later, Joshua King extended the lead with another goal for the visiting team.
King was also instrumental in Toulouse’s third goal when he provided an assist. Although Saint-Étienne fought back and reduced to 2-3, the effort was not enough for victory.
With this losing final result, Horneland’s team was condemned to relegation from France’s top division – a bitter end to the season for the Norwegian coach.
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Toulouse celebrated the victory that secured their place in Ligue 1, while Saint-Étienne, along with Montpellier, must prepare for games in Ligue 2 next season.
Reim has to go out in qualifying matches.
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