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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to AC Cannes. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AC Cannes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Medhi Prat.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AC Cannes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Medhi Prat.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AC Cannes get the match underway!
3.23
0-0David Hutchison runs deep into the other half of the pitch. David Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Alain Traore. Alain Traore is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
6.41
Kevin Schröder makes a probing pass to Vincenzo Maiuri. Vincenzo Maiuri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
8.54
1-0With vision, Markus Dörner plays the ball forward to Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius lofts in a cross ball towards Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Sean Superbi had no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
14.11
Vincenzo Maiuri threads the ball through to Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione whips in a cross ball towards Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hesekiel Wegelius!
22.19
2-0Stephen Morton knocks the ball forward to Alain Traore. Alain Traore shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.18
2-0Kevin Niven sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Niven knocks the ball forward to Alain Traore but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.57
2-0Kevin Niven threads a neat ball through to Alain Traore. Alain Traore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.48
Kevin Niven hits a low pass to Alain Traore. Alain Traore knocks in a cross ball towards Patrice Valenconi. Patrice Valenconi rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Juan Ignacio Lorenzo. Excellent save.
32.41
Youssouf Macé kicks a strong pass forward to David Hutchison. David Hutchison flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Gemmell who gracefully takes it down. Dominic Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.57
Roberto Talan flicks the ball to his team mate, Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner knocks the ball to his team mate, Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione rushes past Marvin Bailey! Mirco Castiglione tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Lucas Fuentes plays the ball forward to Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius advances inside the box! Hesekiel Wegelius shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Sean Superbi smothers it!
39.21
Lucas Fuentes makes a probing pass to Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione plays a one-two with Craig Hendry and advances towards the goal... Mirco Castiglione side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.05
Roberto Talan threads the ball through to Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
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. AC Cannes also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off the second half!
47.15
Christian van der Wal pushes up the pitch. Christian van der Wal hits a low pass to Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
48.47
3-0Alain Traore catches Roberto Talan on the ankles. The referee calls over Alain Traore and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Talan runs off the knock.
51.53
With imagination, Kevin Schröder plays the ball forward to Lucas Fuentes. Lucas Fuentes knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sean Superbi who gathers it comfortably.
57.00
Christian van der Wal hacks Dominic Gemmell from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Gemmell stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.21
3-0AS Saint-Étienne have made 2 substitutions with Pascal Van Den Berg replacing Roberto Talan and Rodolphe Guiblesi replacing Markus Dörner .AC Cannes have made a substitution with Jean Matingou replacing David Hutchison .
65.07
Said Pavon makes a probing pass to Stephen Morton. Stephen Morton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Gemmell. Dominic Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Patrice Valenconi. Patrice Valenconi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Juan Ignacio Lorenzo gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
67.23
Jean Matingou chips the ball to his team mate, Alain Traore. Alain Traore puts a great ball through. Patrice Valenconi runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
69.13
Jean Matingou makes a probing pass to Dominic Gemmell. Dominic Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.23
AS Saint-Étienne have made a substitution with Jesper Veldman replacing Mirco Castiglione .
81.19
Rodolphe Guiblesi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry plays a quick one-two with Hesekiel Wegelius and rushes in on goal... Craig Hendry rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.44
Without breaking stride, Christian van der Wal plays the ball forward to Rodolphe Guiblesi. Rodolphe Guiblesi makes a probing pass to Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
89.54
Kevin Niven barges into Rodolphe Guiblesi. The referee calls over Kevin Niven and shows him a yellow card! Rodolphe Guiblesi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mirco Castiglione 9, 35 Hesekiel Wegelius 14 Craig Hendry 81 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mirco Castiglione of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Juan Ignacio Lorenzo (GK)
6
2. Roberto Talan (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Schröder (DEF)
6
4. Christian van der Wal (DEF)
6
5. Felipe Diez (DEF)
6
6. Vincenzo Maiuri (MID)
6
7. Markus Dörner (MID)
6
8. Lucas Fuentes (MID)
6
9. Craig Hendry (ATT)
8
10. Hesekiel Wegelius (ATT)
9
11. Mirco Castiglione (ATT)
9
12. Pascal Van Den Berg (GK)
6
13. Rodolphe Guiblesi (MID)
6
14. Jesper Veldman (MID)
6
1. Sean Superbi (GK)
7
2. Marvin Bailey (DEF)
6
3. Youssouf Macé (DEF)
6
4. Said Pavon (DEF)
6
5. Andre Ramora (MID)
6
6. Kevin Niven (MID)
6
7. David Hutchison (MID)
6
8. Stephen Morton (MID)
6
9. Dominic Gemmell (ATT)
6
10. Patrice Valenconi (ATT)
6
11. Alain Traore (ATT)
6
12. Jean Matingou (DEF)
6
13. Micha‘l Mendes (GK)
0
14. Erwan Jambay (MID)
0