Brice Maubleu relishing Saint-Etienne’s shootout victory

Saint-Etienne goalkeeper Brice Maubleu described the penalty shootout win over Rodez as “extraordinary” and compared it to a cup match where “you have to go through penalties or play a poor game for the full time.” Maubleu expressed his satisfaction with his performance and emphasized the importance of continuing to deliver in the upcoming matches to make it a worthwhile victory. The goalkeeper acknowledged the need to improve their game if they want to compete against a Ligue 1 team and mentioned that Nice, Auxerre, or Le Havre could be their next opponents.

Maubleu admitted that coming on as a substitute in extra time for the penalty shootout was a planned move, highlighting his affinity for such situations. Despite making crucial saves during the shootout, Maubleu missed his own penalty kick that could have secured the victory for Saint-Etienne. He described the difficulty of both saving and taking penalties and reflected on the pressure of the situation. Maubleu credited his experience and composure for helping his team qualify despite the challenges.

Saint-Etienne coach Philippe Montanier praised Maubleu’s expertise in penalty shootouts and explained the decision to bring him on as a logical choice. He also called for a sharper offensive performance from his team in the upcoming matches to ensure better results.