I'm glad Lee Seungwoo didn't go... Montpellier made another mistake! Stoppages Saint-Etienne match due to supporter rampage...Inevitable disciplinary action
Mar 17, 2025
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Montpellier played Saint-Etienne in the 26th round of 2024-2025 League at Stade de la Mosong, his home stadium, on the 17th (Korea time). However, he gave Lucas Stacine the first goal in the 11th minute of the first half, and he lost another point to Stacine in the 8th minute of the second half, when he had a numerical advantage due to the opponent's exit.
Then Montpellier supporters exploded. They began detonating flare-ups in the stands at 15 minutes in the second half. While flames soared in some of the stands behind the goalpost, some went on a rampage, throwing flame bullets on the ground. The in-house announcer broadcasted repeatedly to calm them down, but the referee eventually stopped the game in the 18th minute of the second half, judging that both teams' players were dangerous. After a 20-minute stoppage, it was decided that it was difficult to continue. French media, including RMC Sports, predict that Montpellier will be disciplined.
The confrontation between the two teams drew attention with 'Extinction'. The home team Montpellier was the lowest with 15 points in 25 games, while Saint-Etienne was 17th with 20 points. Both teams had to win in order to avoid relegation to League 2 (second division). The League 1 secretariat had banned away team Saint-Etienne supporters from entering the stadium to prevent overheating of the atmosphere and accidents. However, when Montpellier was underdog, the home team's supporters went on a rampage, causing a suspension of the game.
This is not the first time a Montpellier supporter has gone on a rampage. In the home game against Clermont on November 30, 2023, the game was suspended after a supporter threw a flare at the opposing goalkeeper.
Montpellier won League 1 in the 2011–2012 season and won the Cup de France twice (1928–1929, 1989–1990 season). It is also a team that has produced a series of aces for the French national team, including Eric Cantona, Laurent Blanc, and Olivier Giroud. Lee Seung-woo (Jeonbuk Hyundai) is known to Korean fans as one of the teams that showed interest in recruiting when he was about to be promoted to FC Barcelona (Spain) B team.
Reporter Park Sang-kyung ppark@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
