Late goal earns Saint-Etienne derby win over Lyon on Puel debut

Robert Beric scored a last-minute winner as Saint-Etienne defeated bitter rivals Lyon 1-0 and new coach Claude Puel made a triumphant start in his first match in charge.

Former Leicester City and Southampton boss Puel replaced Ghislain Printant on Friday after signing a three-year deal with the club that entered the derby clash bottom of Ligue 1.

"To produce such a display against Lyon is great, especially in such a short amount of time," said Puel, who also spent three years at Lyon from 2008-2011.

"This victory shows the players the sacrifice and desire they need to put into a match. I'm building something here and this fine start must be backed up."
"I feel the same as I did after (the 2-2 draws with) Amiens and Brest," he added. "We've conceded again at the end of the match. It's even more frustrating in a derby."
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