Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to Amiens. A crowd of 19,972 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Amiens appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Yohan Weber.


0.00
Stade Rennais kick off!
2.03
Yacine Verschave catches Frederico Camacho on the ankles. The referee calls over Yacine Verschave and warns him to calm down! Frederico Camacho runs off the knock.
3.18
Ulrich Van Der Pennen threads a neat ball through to Yacine Verschave. Yacine Verschave makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Johansen. Christian Johansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Meeuwis.
9.07
Frederico Camacho breaks forward. Frederico Camacho kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Cantona. Marco Cantona knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ulrich Van Der Pennen.
10.13
Filipe Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Rodrigue Bourgeais. Rodrigue Bourgeais knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.42
Jose Javier Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Aboubacar Karembeu easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aboubacar Karembeu flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Espatero. Steve Espatero knocks in a cross ball towards Yacine Verschave. With a superhuman jump, Yacine Verschave connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
20.32
Mario Voisin decides to run forward with the ball. Mario Voisin tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Guilherme Ribeiro manages to keep it out.
33.56
Jose Javier Sanz flicks the ball to his team mate, Aboubacar Karembeu. Aboubacar Karembeu flicks a high ball forward to Reginald Diop who takes it down. Reginald Diop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pegguy Ursule.
34.15
Jose Javier Sanz knocks the ball forward to Ulrich Van Der Pennen. Ulrich Van Der Pennen threads a neat ball through to Yacine Verschave. Yacine Verschave knocks in a cross ball towards Reginald Diop. Reginald Diop directs the ball goalwards with his head. Guilherme Ribeiro effortlessly punches it away to safety.
38.35
Filipe Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigue Bourgeais. Rodrigue Bourgeais whips in a cross ball towards Pegguy Ursule. Pegguy Ursule directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
39.55
Mario Voisin flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Espatero. Steve Espatero whips in a cross ball towards Reginald Diop. Reginald Diop makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.24
Mario Voisin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Espatero. Steve Espatero tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Rennais appear unchanged since the first half. Amiens also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Amiens kick off!
48.53
Aboubacar Karembeu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Reginald Diop. Reginald Diop knocks in a cross ball towards Yacine Verschave. Yacine Verschave is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
49.00
Filipe Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Brand. Daniele Brand picks a pass forward to Rodrigue Bourgeais. Rodrigue Bourgeais knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Cantona. Marco Cantona flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.18
Stanley Sturridge sees Steve Espatero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Espatero whips in a cross ball towards Reginald Diop. Reginald Diop finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.09
Aboubacar Karembeu knocks the ball to his team mate, Yacine Verschave. Yacine Verschave knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.36
Ulrich Van Der Pennen threads a neat ball through to Mario Voisin. Seeing a gap ahead, Mario Voisin plays the ball forward to Steve Espatero. Steve Espatero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youssef Machado.
79.40
With a delightful solo run, Rodrigue Bourgeais stretches the opposition's defence. Rodrigue Bourgeais shoots from outside the area but somehow Giovanni Galàsek manages to keep it out.
83.49
Ulrich Van Der Pennen flicks a high pass forward to Christian Johansen who brings the ball under control. Christian Johansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Reginald Diop. Reginald Diop knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jeremy Gourvennec.
84.36
Mario Voisin passes the ball forward to Aboubacar Karembeu. Aboubacar Karembeu shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.23
Aboubacar Karembeu clumsily knocks into Frederico Camacho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frederico Camacho runs off the knock.
89.51
Ulrich Van Der Pennen flicks a high ball forward to Mario Voisin who takes it down. Showing fabulous composure, Mario Voisin plays the ball forward to Yacine Verschave. Yacine Verschave knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Espatero. Steve Espatero makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Guilherme Ribeiro with no chance!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 61.6438356164384 vs 38.3561643835616
Play Area
Home team third: 24.66%, Midfield: 45.21%, Away team third: 30.14%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steve Espatero of Stade Rennais

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
6
7. Pius Schilder (MID)
6
8. Daniele Brand (MID)
6
9. Pegguy Ursule (MID)
6
10. Marco Cantona (ATT)
6

12. Hugo Gainza (GK)
0
13. Nwankwo Hendrie (ATT)
0
14. Carlos Valente (DEF)
0