Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play Paris Saint-Germain in this league cup game. A crowd of 20,209 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Neveu.
The pitch is in great condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Neveu.
0.00
0-0AS Saint-Étienne kick off!
2.10
0-0Hamilton Segura flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Suarez who brings the ball neatly under control. Pedro Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.09
0-0Giovanni M. Buriani chips the ball to his team mate, Jeremie Gourvennec. Jeremie Gourvennec knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dado Sarr.
8.58
0-0Ulrich Blondeau takes it forward alone. Ulrich Blondeau plays a one-two with Zoumana Tamazout and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Ulrich Blondeau provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Nicolas Emeran is on top of it.
9.38
Alcaly Balde passes the ball forward to Ulrich Blondeau. Ulrich Blondeau hits a low pass to David Meidt. David Meidt lofts in a cross ball towards Zoumana Tamazout. Zoumana Tamazout flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
15.06
0-0Oswaldo Gourvennec hacks Hamilton Segura from behind! The referee warns Oswaldo Gourvennec to calm down! Hamilton Segura hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.27
Ulrich Blondeau knocks the ball forward to Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec whips in a cross ball towards Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl flicks the ball with his head but Nicolas Emeran is on top of his game. Well saved!
20.26
David Meidt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
21.59
With a delightful solo run, Pedro Suarez stretches the opposition's defence. Pedro Suarez shoots from outside the area but is denied by Mustapha Valéry. Excellent save.
22.28
0-0Ulrich Blondeau catches Tobias Kurth on the ankles. Ulrich Blondeau is warned by the referee! Tobias Kurth carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.54
1-0Ulrich Blondeau makes a simple pass to Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.27
Robert Coppinger flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Suarez who brings the ball under control. Pedro Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Giovanni M. Buriani. Giovanni M. Buriani rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Giovanni M. Buriani!
36.31
Ulrich Blondeau takes it forward alone. Ulrich Blondeau whips in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Nicolas Emeran!
39.09
1-1Giovanni M. Buriani comes in with a late challenge on Rolf Voitl. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rolf Voitl stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.41
Sabri Guyot pushes up the pitch. Sabri Guyot flicks a high pass forward. Rolf Voitl holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rolf Voitl knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary White.
44.10
Tobias Kurth threads a neat ball through to Jeremie Gourvennec. Jeremie Gourvennec flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Giovanni M. Buriani makes a simple pass to Robert Coppinger. Robert Coppinger plays a scrappy one-two with Jeremie Gourvennec and stumbles forward towards the goal... Robert Coppinger looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Mustapha Valéry keeps it out!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Paris Saint-Germain kick off and get the second half underway!
49.04
Robert Coppinger changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Robert Coppinger whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
53.56
Ulrich Blondeau knocks the ball forward to Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Nicolas Emeran smothers it!
54.34
Amine Bouyoucef hacks Rolf Voitl from behind! Amine Bouyoucef is shown the yellow card! Rolf Voitl runs off the knock.
59.38
Hamilton Segura chips the ball to his team mate, Jeremie Gourvennec. Jeremie Gourvennec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.57
Amine Bouyoucef catches Gabriel Salaun on the ankles. Amine Bouyoucef is given a warning by the referee! Gabriel Salaun hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.43
1-1Paris Saint-Germain are dictating the run of play here today.
69.14
Amine Bouyoucef hacks Gabriel Salaun from behind! Amine Bouyoucef is shown the red card!! Gabriel Salaun gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.39
David Meidt hits a low pass to Sabri Guyot. Sabri Guyot flicks a high pass forward. Ulrich Blondeau collects the pass. Ulrich Blondeau plays a one-two with Oswaldo Gourvennec and rushes in on goal... Ulrich Blondeau takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Nicolas Emeran.
74.53
David Meidt takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Ulrich Blondeau comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.13
2-1AS Saint-Étienne have made 3 substitutions with Jo‘l Grégorini replacing Alcaly Balde, Jean-Christophe Jouault replacing Oswaldo Gourvennec and Leonardo Fayolle replacing Zoumana Tamazout .Paris Saint-Germain have made a substitution with Bradley Cooney replacing Arek Radomski .
79.49
Giovanni M. Buriani flicks a high pass forward. Bradley Cooney collects the pass. Bradley Cooney knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.43
Ulrich Blondeau clumsily knocks into Robert Coppinger. The referee calls over Ulrich Blondeau and shows him a yellow card! Robert Coppinger carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.25
Pedro Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni M. Buriani controls it well on his chest. Giovanni M. Buriani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.57
Gary White hacks Sabri Guyot from behind! The referee calls over Gary White and shows him a yellow card! Sabri Guyot gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Ulrich Blondeau barges into Pedro Suarez. The referee calls over Ulrich Blondeau again and warns him to calm down! Pedro Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows 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 Ulrich Blondeau of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mustapha Valéry (GK)
6
2. Dado Sarr (DEF)
6
3. Sabri Guyot (DEF)
6
4. Alcaly Balde (DEF)
6
5. Edwin Diasalmeida (DEF)
6
6. David Meidt (MID)
6
7. Ulrich Blondeau (MID)
8
8. Oswaldo Gourvennec (ATT)
6
9. Gabriel Salaun (ATT)
7
10. Zoumana Tamazout (ATT)
6
11. Rolf Voitl (ATT)
6
12. Jo‘l Grégorini (DEF)
6
13. Jean-Christophe Jouault (ATT)
6
14. Leonardo Fayolle (ATT)
6
1. Nicolas Emeran (GK)
7
2. Hamilton Segura (DEF)
6
3. Amine Bouyoucef (DEF)
3
4. Tobias Kurth (DEF)
6
5. Gary White (DEF)
5
6. Robert Coppinger (MID)
7
7. Giovanni M. Buriani (MID)
7
8. Jeremie Gourvennec (MID)
6
9. Oliver Gerlach (ATT)
6
10. Arek Radomski (ATT)
6
11. Pedro Suarez (ATT)
7
12. Jaouad Eloi (MID)
0
13. Frank de Bruin (MID)
0
14. Bradley Cooney (ATT)
6