Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Amiens. A crowd of 16,472 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Amiens appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Habib Guyot.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Amiens appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Habib Guyot.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Amiens kick off!
4.34
1-0Ulrich Blondeau sees Jean-Christophe Jouault in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Christophe Jouault knocks in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.48
1-0Graham Tiler passes the ball forward to Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun knocks in a cross ball towards Ulrich Blondeau. Ulrich Blondeau connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Tommy Gerrard didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
9.31
1-0With vision, Menno Van Vossen plays the ball forward to Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan. Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan flicks a high pass forward. Guillaume Azzopardi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillaume Azzopardi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.41
Ulrich Blondeau flicks a high pass forward. Oswaldo Gourvennec collects the pass. Oswaldo Gourvennec plays a one-two with Gabriel Salaun and rushes in on goal... Oswaldo Gourvennec tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.05
2-0Guillaume Azzopardi barges into Antoine Fontaine. The referee calls over Guillaume Azzopardi and shows him a yellow card! Antoine Fontaine hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.02
2-0AS Saint-Étienne are in full control of this game.
26.06
2-0Ulrich Blondeau passes the ball forward to Graham Tiler. Graham Tiler shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.22
Antoine Fontaine makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Cantona. Giuseppe Cantona beats his man to it with a header. Tommy Gerrard gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
28.56
Ulrich Blondeau passes the ball forward to Giuseppe Cantona. Giuseppe Cantona whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Tommy Gerrard manages to keep it out.
32.44
2-0Ulrich Blondeau makes an attacking run forward. Ulrich Blondeau plays a scrappy one-two with Giuseppe Cantona and advances towards the goal... Ulrich Blondeau takes a shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Alain Rabesandratana and flashes wide of the far post.
39.38
Benoit Quiévreux flicks a high ball forward to Gary Dublin who takes it down. Gary Dublin shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
40.36
Johny Guyader flicks a high pass forward. Gary Dublin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Azzopardi. Guillaume Azzopardi heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Mustapha Valéry!
44.22
Sabri Guyot flicks the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Blondeau. Ulrich Blondeau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Cantona. Giuseppe Cantona powers a header at goal. Good keeping from Tommy Gerrard as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
2-0Corner kick to AS Saint-Étienne. Graham Tiler chips it out wide. Menno Van Vossen reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. Amiens also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne get the second half underway!
47.46
Graham Tiler makes a simple pass to Ulrich Blondeau. Ulrich Blondeau skips past Menno Van Vossen! Ulrich Blondeau looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
55.41
3-0Graham Tiler clumsily knocks into Mohammed Amoah. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mohammed Amoah carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.44
Menno Van Vossen makes a probing pass to Guillaume Azzopardi. Guillaume Azzopardi shoots from outside the area but somehow Mustapha Valéry manages to keep it out.
65.24
Mohammed Amoah flicks a high ball forward to Gary Dublin who takes it down. Gary Dublin chips the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Azzopardi. Guillaume Azzopardi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.34
Mohammed Amoah clumsily knocks into Giuseppe Cantona. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giuseppe Cantona stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.49
Menno Van Vossen flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Soto who brings the ball under control. Alfredo Soto kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Amoah. Mohammed Amoah shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
69.41
Antoine Fontaine threads the ball through to Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Tiler. Graham Tiler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Tommy Gerrard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.02
4-0AS Saint-Étienne have made 3 substitutions with Alcaly Balde replacing Antoine Fontaine, Pascal King replacing Graham Tiler and Zoumana Tamazout replacing Jean-Christophe Jouault .
79.48
Xavier Flucklinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ulrich Blondeau. Ulrich Blondeau kicks a strong pass forward to Giuseppe Cantona. Giuseppe Cantona plays a scrappy one-two with Oswaldo Gourvennec and advances towards the goal... Giuseppe Cantona rockets a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.46
With imagination, Ulrich Blondeau plays the ball forward to Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Tommy Gerrard is on top of it.
83.28
Gary Dublin comes in with a late challenge on Ulrich Blondeau. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ulrich Blondeau runs off the knock.
84.21
Mohammed Amoah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Dublin. Gary Dublin shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
85.16
Ulrich Blondeau knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Tommy Gerrard!
89.52
Sabri Guyot takes it forward alone. Sabri Guyot plays the ball forward to Ulrich Blondeau. Ulrich Blondeau lofts in a cross ball towards Zoumana Tamazout. Zoumana Tamazout makes a convincing header. Tommy Gerrard comfortably picks it out of the air!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Oswaldo Gourvennec 4, 10 Ulrich Blondeau 47 Graham Tiler 69 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ulrich Blondeau of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mustapha Valéry (GK)
6
2. Xavier Flucklinger (DEF)
6
3. Sabri Guyot (DEF)
6
4. Antoine Fontaine (DEF)
6
5. David Armand (DEF)
6
6. Graham Tiler (MID)
7
7. Ulrich Blondeau (MID)
9
8. Oswaldo Gourvennec (ATT)
9
9. Gabriel Salaun (ATT)
7
10. Jean-Christophe Jouault (ATT)
6
11. Giuseppe Cantona (ATT)
6
12. Alcaly Balde (DEF)
6
13. Pascal King (MID)
6
14. Zoumana Tamazout (ATT)
6
1. Tommy Gerrard (GK)
7
2. Alain Rabesandratana (DEF)
6
3. Johny Guyader (DEF)
6
4. Menno Van Vossen (DEF)
6
5. Benoit Quiévreux (MID)
6
6. Mohammed Amoah (MID)
6
7. Alfredo Soto (MID)
6
8. Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan (MID)
6
9. Gary Dublin (ATT)
5
10. Guillaume Azzopardi (ATT)
5
11. Jacques Subiat (ATT)
6
12. Craig Mcinnes (MID)
0
13. Alex Mason (MID)
0
14. Daniel Calvo (MID)
0