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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to RC Strasbourg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RC Strasbourg appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Duchemin.


0.00
The whistle blows and Paris Saint-Germain get the match underway!
2.39
Cliff Denneboom makes an attacking run forward. Cliff Denneboom shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
3.47
Cliff Denneboom makes a beautiful solo run. Cliff Denneboom knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philippe Veldeman.
8.38
Dietmar Heiser threads a neat ball through to Jesper Dahlin. Jesper Dahlin makes a beautiful solo run. Jesper Dahlin knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Venus. Danny Venus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
12.26
Simon Wilcox picks a pass forward to Stuart Young. Stuart Young finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by George Gascoigne. Excellent save.
15.29
Ahmed Benon sees a break and surges forward. Ahmed Benon plays a quick one-two with Ferdinando Terrevoli and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Ahmed Benon provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Dietmar Heiser.
20.09
J-David Dordevic catches Simon Wilcox on the ankles. J-David Dordevic is shown the yellow card! Simon Wilcox carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.25
Oliver Matthäus makes a probing pass to Jesper Dahlin. Jesper Dahlin advances with the ball. Jesper Dahlin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philippe Veldeman.
27.42
Simon Wilcox passes the ball forward to Danny Venus. Danny Venus knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Young. Stuart Young gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
30.51
Simon Wilcox runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simon Wilcox knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Gascoigne who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain appear unchanged since the first half. RC Strasbourg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
RC Strasbourg kick off the second half!
48.34
Ahmed Benon flicks a high pass forward to Marco Kopa who brings the ball under control. Marco Kopa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.25
Florian Schnoor sees Cliff Denneboom in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cliff Denneboom makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Venus. Danny Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.40
RC Strasbourg have made a substitution with Tobias Frieser replacing Marco Kopa .
73.25
Florian Schnoor flicks a high ball forward to Simon Wilcox who takes it down. Simon Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Young controls it well on his chest. Stuart Young plays a quick one-two with Danny Venus and rushes in on goal... Stuart Young looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.08
RC Strasbourg have made 2 substitutions with Guy Colucci replacing Philippe Veldeman and Christian Watier replacing Pascal Ngom .
78.16
Guy Colucci flicks a high pass forward to Ahmed Benon who brings the ball under control. Ahmed Benon threads a neat ball through to Tobias Frieser. Tobias Frieser whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Eric Gelb had no chance!! Goal for RC Strasbourg!
85.26
Simon Wilcox controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Venus. Danny Venus runs straight at the defence! Some superb footwork from Danny Venus provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but George Gascoigne reads it well. Quality keeping!
89.11
Paris Saint-Germain are in full control of this game.
90.00
Guy Colucci comes in with a late challenge on Danny Venus. The referee warns Guy Colucci to calm down! Danny Venus runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 67.6056338028169 vs 32.3943661971831
Play Area
Home team third: 28.17%, Midfield: 46.48%, Away team third: 25.35%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Venus of Paris Saint-Germain

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Eric Gelb (GK)
6
6
6
5. Greg Nicholls (DEF)
6
6. Stephen Perry (MID)
6
7. Simon Wilcox (MID)
8
7
9. Jesper Dahlin (MID)
7
10. Stuart Young (ATT)
8
11. Danny Venus (ATT)
9

12. George Rufus (ATT)
0

2. Max Mann (DEF)
6
4. Nestor Ginola (DEF)
6
5. Eric Danic (DEF)
6
7. Pascal Ngom (MID)
7
8. Ahmed Benon (MID)
7
11. Marco Kopa (ATT)
6

12. Tobias Frieser (MID)
6
13. Guy Colucci (DEF)
6
6