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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Guingamp. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Guingamp appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Eloi.


0.00
The first half starts with AS Saint-Étienne kicking off!
2.21
Philippe Papin makes a simple pass to Luis Kastendeuch. Luis Kastendeuch shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
4.48
Julian Fenton sees Jean Pierre Ehret in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean Pierre Ehret lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Kastendeuch. Luis Kastendeuch heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Sebastiao Mendes.
5.36
It's a corner kick. Gregory Lama loops the ball in to towards the near post. Brenny Inia looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
6.57
Ted Dujeux sees Eric Dittmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Dittmann makes a simple pass to Willy Esceth-Nzi. Willy Esceth-Nzi shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.33
With some swift thinking, Eric Dittmann plays the ball forward to Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.16
Ted Dujeux sees Antoine Sanz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antoine Sanz hits a low pass to Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil lofts in a cross ball towards Willy Esceth-Nzi. Willy Esceth-Nzi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Wilson Tebily is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
16.23
Hamada Mane pushes mid-way up the pitch. Hamada Mane takes it forward alone. Hamada Mane passes the ball forward to Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.51
Julian Fenton takes it forward alone. Julian Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Wilson Gallon. Wilson Gallon powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Sebastiao Mendes had no chance!! Goal for Guingamp!
24.31
Eric Dittmann makes an attacking run forward. Eric Dittmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chritophe Sommeil but he's offside!
34.39
Julian Fenton kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Kastendeuch. Luis Kastendeuch shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.24
Eric Dittmann barges into Julian Fenton. Eric Dittmann is given a warning by the referee! Julian Fenton runs off the knock.
38.04
Philippe Papin threads a neat ball through to Wilson Gallon. Wilson Gallon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.47
Julian Fenton kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Kastendeuch. Luis Kastendeuch knocks in a cross ball towards Wilson Gallon. Wilson Gallon shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Sebastiao Mendes reads it well. Superb keeping!
40.50
Julian Fenton decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Ehret. Jean Pierre Ehret makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
42.08
Antoine Sanz makes a probing pass to Willy Esceth-Nzi. Willy Esceth-Nzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johann Lefèvre.
44.15
Philippe Papin surges forward with the ball. Philippe Papin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dianbobo Louiron.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. Guingamp also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Guingamp kicking off!
49.35
Marques Pereira Hagard threads a neat ball through to Julian Fenton. Julian Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Jean Pierre Ehret holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Pierre Ehret knocks in a cross ball towards Wilson Gallon. Wilson Gallon heads the ball goalwards. Komian Vilda clears it off the line with his head!
54.51
Oswaldo Casanova flicks a high pass forward. Philippe Papin collects the pass. Philippe Papin flicks a high pass forward to Luis Kastendeuch who brings the ball under control. Luis Kastendeuch shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.16
Eric Dittmann kicks a strong pass forward to Willy Esceth-Nzi. Willy Esceth-Nzi shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
57.25
Tony Brogno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Willy Esceth-Nzi. Willy Esceth-Nzi rushes past Marques Pereira Hagard! Marques Pereira Hagard clumsily knocks into Willy Esceth-Nzi. Willy Esceth-Nzi appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
59.05
Brenny Inia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wilson Gallon. Wilson Gallon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Sebastiao Mendes gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
61.47
Peter Congo plays the ball forward to Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilson Tebily who gathers it comfortably.
66.38
Brenny Inia threads a neat ball through to Wilson Gallon. Wilson Gallon lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Kastendeuch. Luis Kastendeuch makes a convincing header. Sebastiao Mendes gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
67.23
Komian Vilda sees Antoine Sanz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antoine Sanz sees space and advances. Antoine Sanz tries a spectacular long range effort. Wilson Tebily is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.47
Tony Brogno chips the ball to his team mate, Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johann Lefèvre.
72.47
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
75.47
Tony Brogno flicks a high ball forward to Willy Esceth-Nzi who takes it down. Willy Esceth-Nzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marques Pereira Hagard.
78.52
Johann Lefèvre flicks a high pass forward. Philippe Papin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Philippe Papin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean Pierre Ehret. Jean Pierre Ehret knocks in a cross ball towards Wilson Gallon. Wilson Gallon fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
83.10
Tony Brogno flicks a high pass forward to Chritophe Sommeil who brings the ball under control. Chritophe Sommeil knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johann Lefèvre.
87.02
Jean Pierre Ehret clumsily knocks into Ted Dujeux. Jean Pierre Ehret is shown the yellow card! Ted Dujeux hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.40
Antoine Sanz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil shoots from outside the area. Chritophe Sommeil scores for AS Saint-Étienne!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55 vs 45
Play Area
Home team third: 27.50%, Midfield: 47.50%, Away team third: 25.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chritophe Sommeil of AS Saint-Étienne

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Komian Vilda (DEF)
6
3. Ted Dujeux (DEF)
6
4. Hamada Mane (DEF)
7
6. Eric Dittmann (MID)
6
7. Antoine Sanz (MID)
9
8. Tony Brogno (MID)
6
9. Peter Congo (MID)
6
6

12. Pablo Galadames (DEF)
0
13. Devanir Martel (ATT)
0

6
6
5. Brenny Inia (MID)
6
7
7. Julian Fenton (MID)
8
8. Gregory Lama (MID)
6
9. Wilson Gallon (ATT)
7
6

12. Guy Desailly (GK)
0
0
14. Adnan Revillet (DEF)
0