Saint-Etienne clinched a historic shot at Ligue 1 promotion following an unbelievable 7-6 penalty shoot-out triumph over Rodez after remaining scoreless through regulation. Substitute goalkeeper Brice Maubleu turned absolute hero under the lights.
After saving multiple spot-kicks but missing his own attempt to win it, Maubleu came through on the tenth frame. The emotional manager exclaimed: "This match tested our souls. Brice showed unbelievable mental strength to rebound and make that final iconic save." The sleeping giants now face a two-legged promotional playoff against Ligue 1's third-bottom occupant.