Rodez played a tough match against Saint-Etienne in the Ligue 2 play-off, this Friday, May 24. The team resisted but ultimately fell 2-0. Ewen Jaouen, the RAF goalkeeper, delayed the outcome for a long time and the Stéphanois were clumsy on several occasions in front of the goal. But by pushing, the Greens finally found the opening through Irvin Cardona, with a header, on a cross from Chambost. The second goal from Mbuku only came in the last minute of added time. On the Aveyron side, it's hard to have regrets given the scenario of the match. Dominated in intensity, beaten in duels and physically worn out, Didier Santini's men had all the trouble in the world to get the ball out from behind and to use the corridors as they are used to. However, we felt that there were a few possibilities on the depth with Corredor and Hountondji. The latter had indeed taken advantage of a counter from his attack partner to pick up in a good position, but his shot went over. There were also shots that Sylla and Corredor could have played better. Finally, the biggest opportunity for Rodez came from a misunderstanding between the Saint-Etienne goalkeeper Larsonneur and Tardieu, which Corredor took advantage of, but the ASSE midfielder somehow deflected the ball. We can also salute the 746 supporters who were in the Saint-Etienne enclosure and the 2,500 people in the Rodez festival hall in front of a giant screen. Proof of the enthusiasm they gave to the whole city and department. This should only be the beginning of another adventure that Rodez must build on. The beautiful season of the Ruthénois stopped, Friday evening, in Saint-Etienne, in a cauldron in fusion. Rodez will not go up to Ligue 1. The Sang and Or have made their supporters vibrate with more rocambolesque scenarios than others, in the image of the first play-off match against Paris FC. What a job Didier Santini did with Rodez! The end of an extraordinary season for the RAF, which must remember how much the supporters gave to the team. And now, it's time to look to the future and build on this beautiful adventure. Rodez supporters have shown their attachment to the team, with 746 people in the Saint-Etienne enclosure and 2,500 in the Rodez festival hall. It's an encouraging sign for the future of the club. But for now, it's time to accept the defeat and focus on the next season. So, the Ruthénois must recover and prepare for the new season, with the hope of doing better than this year.