In a tightly contested Ligue 1 clash at Stade de Toulouse, the home side emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over AS Saint-Etienne. Statistically, the match was balanced, but crucial moments tilted the result in Toulouse's favor. The defining factor was Toulouse’s ability to capitalize on their limited shots on target, netting two goals from four attempts, outshining Saint-Etienne's less effective conversion rate from two shots on target.

Saint-Etienne’s early second-half goal by Lucas Stassin, assisted by Dennis Appiah, showcased their strategic sharpness in seizing quick transitional opportunities. However, Toulouse responded swiftly with Shavy Babicka's well-timed equalizer, assisted by Gabriel Suazo, reflecting their cohesive midfield-engineered counterattacks. The home team's second and decisive goal came from Zakaria Aboukhlal with an assist from Niklas Schmidt, exemplifying their ability to exploit spaces and maintain pressure in pivotal second-half moments.

Both teams demonstrated aggressive play, evident in the high number of fouls; Toulouse committed 16 fouls while Saint-Etienne fouled 15 times. The discipline aspect might have hindered Saint-Etienne, as they accrued four yellow cards, disrupting their defensive solidity. Despite more corner kicks, Saint-Etienne struggled to convert set pieces into scoring opportunities, indicating a missed chance to exert aerial dominance. Overall, Toulouse's superior finishing and tactical adjustments underpinned their successful home performance, distinguishing them in a match where finer margins made the difference.

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