Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Armand Cesari where Bastia play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 9,730 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bastia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alain Belbey.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bastia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alain Belbey.
0.00
0-0AS Saint-Étienne start the match!
2.48
0-0Vincent Isabey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Willy Roy. Willy Roy flicks a high ball forward to Moktar Thetis who takes it down. Moktar Thetis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alioune Ripoll but the linesman indicates offside!
3.32
0-0Willy Roy makes a probing pass to Alioune Ripoll. Alioune Ripoll tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
4.03
With great vision, Shabani Laspalles plays the ball forward to Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
6.49
Shabani Laspalles makes a simple pass to Camel Bayle. Camel Bayle shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.30
Shabani Laspalles runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Seeing a gap ahead, Shabani Laspalles plays the ball forward to Camel Bayle who has made a great run into the box. Camel Bayle tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.24
1-0Steve Lettieri breaks forward. Steve Lettieri flicks a high ball forward to Pierre Bradaia who takes it down. Pierre Bradaia knocks in a cross ball towards Alioune Ripoll. Alioune Ripoll knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.42
1-0Shabani Laspalles flicks the ball to his team mate, Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil lofts in a cross ball towards Camel Bayle. Camel Bayle makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Jean-Christophe Monier!
18.09
Colin Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Camel Bayle. Camel Bayle knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
24.08
Willy Roy chips the ball to his team mate, Moktar Thetis. Moktar Thetis shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
28.30
Martin Atherton knocks the ball forward to Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
32.24
1-1Seeing a gap ahead, Willy Roy plays the ball forward to Moktar Thetis. Moktar Thetis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean Vellas.
36.38
Martin Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley whips in a cross ball towards Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil directs the ball goalwards with his head but Jean-Christophe Monier is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
40.32
Jonathan Guei flicks a high pass forward. Moktar Thetis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Moktar Thetis whips in a cross ball towards Alioune Ripoll. Alioune Ripoll makes a deft header. Sebastiao Mendes gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
42.36
With vision, Willy Roy laces a through ball forward to Pierre Bradaia. Pierre Bradaia shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
2-1Jean Vellas runs forward with the ball. Jean Vellas knocks the ball forward to Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil lofts in a cross ball towards Camel Bayle. Camel Bayle outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball comes off Vincent Isabey and the loose ball is cleared up field.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bastia appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bastia kick off!
47.16
Willy Roy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre Bradaia. Pierre Bradaia lofts in a cross ball towards Moktar Thetis. Moktar Thetis makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.25
Willy Roy sees Pierre Bradaia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierre Bradaia knocks the ball forward, putting Moktar Thetis through on goal. Moktar Thetis takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
60.22
3-1Bastia have made 2 substitutions with Richard Arveladze replacing Willy Roy and Edouard Besson replacing Pierre Bradaia .
65.01
3-1Edouard Besson hacks Steed Agathe from behind! The referee brings Edouard Besson to one side and gives him a warning! Steed Agathe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.16
Shabani Laspalles threads a neat ball through to Camel Bayle. Camel Bayle controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.50
Vincent Isabey threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Guei. Jonathan Guei threads a neat ball through to Moktar Thetis. Moktar Thetis finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
77.53
Bastia have made a substitution with Andy McStay replacing Hamada Isabey .
79.31
Colin Caldwell makes a simple pass to Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.10
3-1Andy McStay comes in with a late challenge on Chritophe Sommeil. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Chritophe Sommeil gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.29
Shabani Laspalles plays the ball forward to Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
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
| Alioune Ripoll 10 Pierre Bradaia 42 Moktar Thetis 47 | Nicholas Paisley 18, 89 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jean-Christophe Monier (GK)
6
2. Steve Lettieri (DEF)
6
3. Hamada Isabey (DEF)
6
4. Vincent Isabey (DEF)
6
5. Robert Fränkel (MID)
6
6. Alberto Robin (MID)
6
7. Willy Roy (MID)
7
8. Jonathan Guei (MID)
6
9. Alioune Ripoll (ATT)
8
10. Moktar Thetis (ATT)
7
11. Pierre Bradaia (ATT)
9
12. Andy McStay (GK)
5
13. Richard Arveladze (GK)
6
14. Edouard Besson (ATT)
5
1. Sebastiao Mendes (GK)
6
2. John Dodd (DEF)
6
3. Pablo Galadames (DEF)
6
4. Steed Agathe (DEF)
6
5. Jean Vellas (DEF)
6
6. Colin Caldwell (MID)
6
7. Shabani Laspalles (MID)
7
8. Martin Atherton (MID)
6
9. Camel Bayle (ATT)
6
10. Chritophe Sommeil (ATT)
7
11. Nicholas Paisley (ATT)
9
12. Orlando Carnot (MID)
0
13. Fadel Garrault (GK)
0
14. Pierluigi Murgita (ATT)
0