Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Parc Lescure where Girondins de Bordeaux play host to AS Saint-Étienne. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Girondins de Bordeaux are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Sablé.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Girondins de Bordeaux are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Sablé.
0.00
0-0AS Saint-Étienne kick off and get the first half underway!
3.22
0-0Alessandro Buso plays the ball forward to Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
4.42
Diego Bolaño flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Dehm who takes it down. Thomas Dehm shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
10.55
0-0Regis Maqua clumsily knocks into Rodolphe Charlot. The referee brings Regis Maqua to one side and gives him a warning! Rodolphe Charlot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.55
0-0Diego Bolaño comes in with a late challenge on Gionatha Ferro. The referee calls over Diego Bolaño and shows him a yellow card! Gionatha Ferro runs off the knock.
18.27
0-0Without breaking stride, Regis Maqua plays the ball forward to Dani‘l Heintze. Dani‘l Heintze knocks the ball forward to Pedro Pichichi. Pedro Pichichi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.32
Thomas Dehm comes in with a late challenge on Harvey Westwood. The referee brings Thomas Dehm to one side and gives him a warning! Harvey Westwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.50
Diego Bolaño flicks a high pass forward. Rodolphe Charlot collects the pass. Rodolphe Charlot shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.08
0-1Alessandro Buso flicks a high pass forward. Rodolphe Charlot controls it well on his chest. Rodolphe Charlot runs straight at the defence! Rodolphe Charlot shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.44
0-1Alejandro Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Theo Ebbinge. Theo Ebbinge makes a simple pass to Gilles Mayer. Gilles Mayer shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
42.51
With some swift thinking, Diego Bolaño plays the ball forward to Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm plays a one-two with Rodolphe Charlot and rushes in on goal... Thomas Dehm takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Djibrill Vanvynckt.
44.43
0-1Theo Ebbinge takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Ronan Serredszum jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Girondins de Bordeaux appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half. The Girondins de Bordeaux players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Girondins de Bordeaux start the second half!
47.56
0-1Harvey Westwood comes in with a late challenge on Gilles Mayer. The referee warns Harvey Westwood to calm down! Gilles Mayer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
48.32
With a delightful solo run, Theo Ebbinge stretches the opposition's defence. Theo Ebbinge skips past Regis Maqua! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Theo Ebbinge provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Djibrill Vanvynckt gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
51.10
Alessandro Buso takes it forward alone. Alessandro Buso threads a neat ball through to Thomas Dehm. Some silky footwork from Thomas Dehm provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
55.25
Ludovic Fellahi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronan Serredszum. Ronan Serredszum knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Pichichi. Pedro Pichichi shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alcaly Silvestre effortlessly smothers it!
61.36
Harvey Westwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Dani‘l Heintze. Dani‘l Heintze threads a neat ball through to Pedro Pichichi. Pedro Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Abdeliah Traore. Abdeliah Traore shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
63.49
Gionatha Ferro threads a neat ball through to Abdeliah Traore. Abdeliah Traore tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Alcaly Silvestre!
65.00
Jean-Luc Ngotty makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Pichichi. Pedro Pichichi shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Alcaly Silvestre comfortably smothers it!
66.47
Alejandro Suarez threads a neat ball through to Diego Bolaño. With a delightful solo run, Diego Bolaño stretches the opposition's defence. Diego Bolaño shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.06
Alessandro Buso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Mayer. Gilles Mayer shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.50
Gionatha Ferro flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Pichichi. Pedro Pichichi shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.13
Ronan Serredszum kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Pichichi. Pedro Pichichi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Dickov.
77.45
0-2Girondins de Bordeaux have made a substitution with Simone Mancini replacing Ronan Serredszum .
79.14
Jean-Philippe Diatta picks a pass forward to Alessandro Buso. Alessandro Buso passes the ball forward to Gilles Mayer. Gilles Mayer shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
83.39
Simone Mancini makes a simple pass to Pedro Pichichi. Pedro Pichichi shoots from distance but Alcaly Silvestre is on top of it.
84.49
Diego Bolaño threads a neat ball through to Gilles Mayer. Gilles Mayer lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot beats his man to it with a header. It's miles wide!
89.15
Simone Mancini hits a low pass to Pedro Pichichi. Pedro Pichichi finds some space and shoots from distance but Alcaly Silvestre is on top of it.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alessandro Buso of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Djibrill Vanvynckt (GK)
7
2. Martin Sachs (DEF)
6
3. Ludovic Fellahi (DEF)
6
4. Harvey Westwood (DEF)
6
5. Regis Maqua (DEF)
6
6. Dani‘l Heintze (MID)
6
7. Gionatha Ferro (MID)
6
8. Ronan Serredszum (MID)
7
9. Jean-Luc Ngotty (MID)
6
10. Abdeliah Traore (ATT)
6
11. Pedro Pichichi (ATT)
7
12. Glynn Barmby (ATT)
0
13. Jocelyn Lecour (GK)
0
14. Simone Mancini (ATT)
6
1. Alcaly Silvestre (GK)
8
2. Alejandro Suarez (DEF)
7
3. Andy Dickov (DEF)
6
4. Jean-Philippe Diatta (DEF)
6
5. Theo Ebbinge (MID)
7
6. Diego Bolaño (MID)
7
7. Alessandro Buso (MID)
9
8. Antonio Torres (MID)
6
9. Thomas Dehm (ATT)
8
10. Gilles Mayer (ATT)
6
11. Rodolphe Charlot (ATT)
9
12. Sven Prantl (ATT)
0
13. Oswaldo Pierre (ATT)
0
14. Vinicio E. Musacco (MID)
0