Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Montpellier HSC. A crowd of 17,839 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Augusto Delhommeau.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Augusto Delhommeau.
0.00
0-0AS Saint-Étienne start the match!
2.14
0-0Fabrice Bottelin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danijel Mamouni. Danijel Mamouni shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
3.58
0-0Allan Lima hacks Mauricio Moreno from behind! The referee warns Allan Lima to calm down! Mauricio Moreno runs off the knock.
4.43
0-0Jean-Louis Heurlié threads a neat ball through to Fabrice Bottelin. Fabrice Bottelin flicks a high pass forward. Moussa Biancarelli easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Moussa Biancarelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.27
Edern Lambourde knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Hitchcock. Mike Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Medhi Eloi who gathers it comfortably.
9.08
Arnaud Chaveyriat flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Moore. Gavin Moore kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Suarez. Hugo Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Moreno. Mauricio Moreno connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.59
Danijel Mamouni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabrice Bottelin. Fabrice Bottelin knocks the ball forward to Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Xavier Rascle.
12.58
0-0Allan Lima threads a neat ball through to Frank Stuart. Frank Stuart flicks a high pass forward to Moussa Biancarelli who brings the ball under control. Moussa Biancarelli lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
15.20
Hugo Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Moreno holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Moreno controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
16.06
1-0Jean-Louis Heurlié flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Martin who brings the ball under control. Carlos Martin passes the ball forward to Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adnan Adam with no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
20.50
Jean-Louis Heurlié takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Adnan Adam!
22.56
Carlos Martin flicks a high pass forward to Moussa Biancarelli who brings the ball under control. Moussa Biancarelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.41
Xavier Rascle darts forward. Xavier Rascle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danijel Mamouni.
26.06
Carlos Martin threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter knocks in a cross ball towards Moussa Biancarelli. Moussa Biancarelli knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Moussa Biancarelli scores for AS Saint-Étienne!!
30.50
2-0Moussa Biancarelli catches Arnaud Chaveyriat on the ankles. Moussa Biancarelli is shown the yellow card! Arnaud Chaveyriat runs off the knock.
32.43
Nicolas Vidal laces a through ball forward to Mauricio Moreno. Mauricio Moreno shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
36.44
Allan Lima receives the ball from a throw-in from Quim Castro. Allan Lima makes a strong solo run forward. Allan Lima threads a neat ball through to Moussa Biancarelli. Moussa Biancarelli lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Adnan Adam gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
38.09
Danijel Mamouni hits a low pass to Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
45.00
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. Montpellier HSC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC kick off!
47.21
Xavier Rascle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Moore. Gavin Moore passes the ball forward to Mike Hitchcock. Mike Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Louis Heurlié.
49.17
Gavin Moore knocks the ball forward to Hugo Suarez. Hugo Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Duccio Margiotta. Duccio Margiotta makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.34
Gavin Moore flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Suarez who takes it down. Hugo Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Moreno. Mauricio Moreno shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.54
2-1AS Saint-Étienne have made 2 substitutions with Arnauld Debec replacing Quim Castro and Alexandre Aristouy replacing Warren Bastin .
61.61
Carlos Martin sees Moussa Biancarelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moussa Biancarelli advances inside the box! Moussa Biancarelli looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
69.33
Fabrice Bottelin passes the ball forward to Moussa Biancarelli. Moussa Biancarelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arnaud Chaveyriat.
73.12
Frank Stuart sees space and advances. Frank Stuart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.38
Jean-Louis Heurlié threads a neat ball through to Danijel Mamouni. Danijel Mamouni chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Aristouy. Alexandre Aristouy shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
83.39
Frank Stuart makes an attacking run forward. Frank Stuart knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adnan Adam who gathers it comfortably.
84.49
Duccio Margiotta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Suarez. Hugo Suarez cuts inside the box! Hugo Suarez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Medhi Eloi!
87.41
Allan Lima punts the ball hopefully upfield. Moussa Biancarelli knocks in a cross ball towards Danijel Mamouni. Danijel Mamouni finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.57
Allan Lima knocks the ball forward to Moussa Biancarelli. Moussa Biancarelli lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Aristouy. Alexandre Aristouy makes a deft header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Walter of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Medhi Eloi (GK)
6
2. Frank Stuart (DEF)
7
3. Quim Castro (DEF)
6
4. Jean-Louis Heurlié (DEF)
6
5. Allan Lima (DEF)
7
6. Fabrice Bottelin (MID)
6
7. Carlos Martin (MID)
8
8. Danijel Mamouni (MID)
6
9. Warren Bastin (ATT)
6
10. Nicolas Walter (ATT)
9
11. Moussa Biancarelli (ATT)
8
12. Arnauld Debec (MID)
6
13. Kodjo Valenconi (MID)
0
14. Alexandre Aristouy (GK)
6
1. Adnan Adam (GK)
7
2. Xavier Rascle (DEF)
6
3. Arnaud Chaveyriat (DEF)
6
4. Nicolas Vidal (DEF)
6
5. Angelo Peyrelade (MID)
6
6. Gavin Moore (MID)
6
7. Duccio Margiotta (MID)
8
8. Edern Lambourde (MID)
6
9. Mike Hitchcock (ATT)
6
10. Mauricio Moreno (ATT)
6
11. Hugo Suarez (ATT)
8
12. Jan Vennegoor Berger (DEF)
0
13. Ahmed Petereyns (DEF)
0
14. Wouter Van De Ouweland (GK)
0