Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Renato Curi where Perugia play Stade Rennais in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Perugia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Perugia kicking off!
2.34
Jean-Marc Bréchet knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Tourenne. Fernando Tourenne chips the ball to his team mate, Igor Bilic. Igor Bilic finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.53
Gianluca Luiso flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcello Alfieri. Marcello Alfieri shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.12
Emmerick Malicki takes it forward alone. Emmerick Malicki plays a perfect one-two with Denis Deflandre and rushes in on goal... Emmerick Malicki makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
12.30
Fredrik Litmanen advances with the ball. Fredrik Litmanen shoots from distance. Magnificent save by João Miguel Zago!
15.35
Ljubisa Baiano kicks a strong pass forward to Marcello Alfieri. Marcello Alfieri shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.40
Fredrik Litmanen comes in with a late challenge on Emmerick Malicki. The referee calls over Fredrik Litmanen and shows him a yellow card! Emmerick Malicki hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.28
Emmerick Malicki knocks the ball to his team mate, Denis Deflandre. Denis Deflandre shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Daniel Abegglen manages to gather it comfortably.
22.53
Sammy Roche knocks the ball to his team mate, Moustapha Boukhari. Moustapha Boukhari kicks a strong pass forward to Igor Bilic. Igor Bilic goes all the way! Igor Bilic shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.40
Emmerick Malicki clumsily knocks into Gianluca Luiso. The referee calls over Emmerick Malicki and warns him to calm down! Gianluca Luiso carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.07
Fredrik Litmanen catches Emmerick Malicki on the ankles. Fredrik Litmanen is warned by the referee! Emmerick Malicki carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.53
Moustapha Boukhari passes the ball forward to Denis Deflandre. Denis Deflandre plays a perfect one-two with Adel Bouzin and rushes in on goal... Denis Deflandre tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Daniel Abegglen manages to gather it comfortably.
34.17
Gianluca Luiso threads the ball through to Giampiero Tentoni. Giampiero Tentoni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by João Miguel Zago!
42.03
Fredrik Litmanen makes a probing pass to Marcello Alfieri. Marcello Alfieri shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but João Miguel Zago manages to gather it comfortably.
44.28
Gianluca Luiso sees space and advances. Gianluca Luiso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Stade Rennais start the second half!
47.52
Stade Rennais are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
49.47
Levin Müller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Litmanen. Fredrik Litmanen sees space and advances. Fredrik Litmanen goes all the way! Fredrik Litmanen takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.51
Guillermo Caminero hacks Sammy Roche from behind! Guillermo Caminero is given a warning by the referee! Sammy Roche runs off the knock.
60.11
Jerome Pédron makes a simple pass to Adel Bouzin. Adel Bouzin plays a perfect one-two with Denis Deflandre and rushes in on goal... Adel Bouzin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Daniel Abegglen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.16
Emmerick Malicki knocks the ball to his team mate, Igor Bilic. Igor Bilic goes all the way! Igor Bilic shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Daniel Abegglen is on top of it.
69.28
Ljubisa Baiano advances with the ball. Ljubisa Baiano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but João Miguel Zago is on top of it.
73.10
Gianluca Luiso knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Caminero. Guillermo Caminero whips in a cross ball towards Giampiero Tentoni. Giampiero Tentoni flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.58
Emmerick Malicki chips the ball to his team mate, Denis Deflandre. Denis Deflandre finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Daniel Abegglen!
77.14
Sammy Roche makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moustapha Boukhari. Moustapha Boukhari passes the ball forward to Denis Deflandre. Denis Deflandre goes all the way! Denis Deflandre makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Daniel Abegglen is on top of it.
83.50
Gianluca Luiso makes a beautiful solo run. Gianluca Luiso finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.06
Levin Müller surges forward with the ball. Levin Müller kicks a strong pass forward to Marcello Alfieri. Marcello Alfieri tries a spectacular long range effort but João Miguel Zago is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Igor Bilic of Stade Rennais

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.3150684931507 vs 50.6849315068493
Play Area
Home team third: 27.40%, Midfield: 47.95%, Away team third: 24.66%