Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to AS Monaco. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Djibrill Bréchet.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Djibrill Bréchet.
0.00
0-0Stade Rennais start the match!
2.51
0-0Stjepan Javorcic flicks a high pass forward to Ismael Ayaz who brings the ball under control. Ismael Ayaz lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
3.12
0-0Cyril Legwinski passes the ball forward to Stjepan Javorcic. Stjepan Javorcic plays the ball forward to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.41
0-0Garba Yekini comes in with a late challenge on Andy Saad. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Saad gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.14
0-1Chris Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.08
Chris Ince threads a neat ball through to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diogo Ribeiro who gathers it comfortably.
16.46
0-1Chris Ince flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Valente collects the pass. Filipe Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Garba Yekini. Garba Yekini gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Diogo Ribeiro.
17.47
0-1It's a corner kick. Filipe Valente kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Graham Robinson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
20.11
Pierre Mondragon threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frank Hurst.
24.54
Pierre Mondragon advances with the ball. Pierre Mondragon whips in a cross ball towards Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
26.36
Nuno Pinto runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nuno Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.43
Chris Ince knocks the ball forward to Garba Yekini. Garba Yekini cuts inside the box! Garba Yekini rockets a shot on goal but Diogo Ribeiro reads it well. Great save!
32.03
Stjepan Javorcic flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Valente holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Valente shoots from distance but somehow Diogo Ribeiro manages to keep it out.
36.08
Alejandro Quintanilla plays the ball forward to Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente whips in a cross ball towards Garba Yekini. Garba Yekini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
39.40
1-1Mansour Prso catches Frank Hurst on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frank Hurst runs off the knock.
45.00
Chris Ince flicks a high ball forward to Ismael Ayaz who takes it down. Ismael Ayaz shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Rennais appear unchanged since the first half. AS Monaco also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
AS Monaco kick off!
47.01
Pierre Mondragon chips the ball to his team mate, Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Georgios Devitsakis who gathers it comfortably.
49.57
Filipe Valente catches Graham Robinson on the ankles. Filipe Valente is shown the yellow card! Graham Robinson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.32
Graham Robinson flicks a high pass forward to Nuno Pinto who brings the ball under control. Nuno Pinto runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nuno Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Georgios Devitsakis who gathers it comfortably.
57.39
Jack Van Der Meyde hits a low pass to Chris Ince. Chris Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
60.55
Stjepan Javorcic threads the ball through to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
61.08
1-1Samuel Njanka flicks a high pass forward to Pierre Mondragon who brings the ball under control. Pierre Mondragon runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pierre Mondragon knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes beats his man to it with a header. The shot is on target but blocked by Morgan Del Piero. That should have been a goal!
67.21
Stjepan Javorcic knocks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Garba Yekini. Garba Yekini rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
69.27
Cyril Legwinski hits a low pass to Chris Ince. Chris Ince hits a low pass to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks the ball forward, putting Garba Yekini through on goal. Garba Yekini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Samuel Njanka.
73.34
Darren Parker flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.03
Ismael Ayaz barges into Graham Robinson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graham Robinson stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.44
1-1Filipe Valente hacks Graham Robinson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Filipe Valente!! Graham Robinson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.54
Alejandro Quintanilla threads the ball through to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
1-1Frank Hurst chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Ince. Chris Ince makes a probing pass to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz makes a probing pass to Garba Yekini but he's offside!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Diogo Ribeiro (GK)
8
2. Graham Robinson (DEF)
6
3. Samuel Njanka (DEF)
7
4. Andy Saad (DEF)
6
5. Nuno Pinto (MID)
7
6. Pierre Mondragon (MID)
7
7. Darren Parker (MID)
6
8. Joseph-Desire Ndo (MID)
6
9. Mansour Prso (ATT)
5
10. Nenad Bourgois (ATT)
7
11. Rodrigo Fernandes (ATT)
6
12. Jeremy Maurice (ATT)
0
13. Pierre-Alain Coulot (DEF)
0
14. Nestor Viera (MID)
0
1. Georgios Devitsakis (GK)
6
2. Jack Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
3. Cyril Legwinski (DEF)
6
4. Frank Hurst (DEF)
6
5. Morgan Del Piero (DEF)
6
6. Alejandro Quintanilla (MID)
6
7. Stjepan Javorcic (MID)
7
8. Chris Ince (MID)
7
9. Filipe Valente (ATT)
3
10. Ismael Ayaz (ATT)
7
11. Garba Yekini (ATT)
6
12. Arek Lato (DEF)
0
13. Kevin Sammer (MID)
0
14. Johnny Guinia (ATT)
0