Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. A crowd of 18,714 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Bravo.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Bravo.
0.00
0-0AS Saint-Étienne kick off the first half!
2.36
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Ludovic Fellahi plays the ball forward to Ronan Serredszum. With a delightful solo run, Ronan Serredszum stretches the opposition's defence. Ronan Serredszum makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abdeliah Traore but he's offside!
16.56
0-0Ronan Serredszum flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Pichichi who brings the ball under control. Pedro Pichichi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.01
0-0Eric Amoah flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Schell who brings the ball under control. Uwe Schell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Uwe Schell plays a scrappy one-two with Thomas Dehm and advances towards the goal... Uwe Schell tries a spectacular strike but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.58
Cor Tychon makes a simple pass to Martin Polheim. Martin Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Dehm holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Dehm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.18
1-0Cor Tychon passes the ball forward to Tryggvi Gudmundsson. Tryggvi Gudmundsson threads a neat ball through to Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah sees Eishun Saito just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Eishun Saito shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eishun Saito!
30.21
1-0Eric Amoah makes a simple pass to Tryggvi Gudmundsson. Tryggvi Gudmundsson chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
32.03
Tryggvi Gudmundsson sees Alex Amoah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Amoah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Djibrill Vanvynckt who gathers it comfortably.
33.42
Diego Birindelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Dacourt. With a delightful solo run, Philippe Dacourt stretches the opposition's defence. Philippe Dacourt rushes past Patrick Wise! Some good footwork from Philippe Dacourt provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.36
Tobias Ziege threads the ball through to Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Djibrill Vanvynckt punches it away to safety.
39.44
Martin Polheim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eishun Saito. Eishun Saito rushes past Ludovic Fellahi! Eishun Saito shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
42.37
1-0Tobias Ziege clumsily knocks into Jean-Luc Ngotty. Tobias Ziege is warned by the referee! Jean-Luc Ngotty runs off the knock.
45.00
Tobias Ziege flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Dehm who brings the ball under control. Thomas Dehm threads a neat ball through to Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Djibrill Vanvynckt is on top of it.
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. Girondins de Bordeaux also appear unchanged since the first half. The Girondins de Bordeaux players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Girondins de Bordeaux kick off and get the second half underway!
47.18
With imagination, Eric Amoah plays the ball forward to Tobias Ziege. Tobias Ziege kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alex Amoah provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alex Amoah!
53.08
Cor Tychon advances with the ball. Cor Tychon flicks the ball to his team mate, Eishun Saito. Eishun Saito controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
54.41
Abdeliah Traore comes in with a late challenge on Eric Amoah. The referee calls over Abdeliah Traore and warns him to calm down! Eric Amoah stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.03
Alex Amoah clumsily knocks into Diego Birindelli. The referee brings Alex Amoah to one side and gives him a warning! Diego Birindelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.44
Ronan Serredszum takes it forward alone. Ronan Serredszum rushes past Patrick Wise! Ronan Serredszum cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.11
2-0Thomas Dehm clumsily knocks into Harvey Westwood. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harvey Westwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.07
2-0Tobias Ziege threads a neat ball through to Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Harvey Westwood clears it off the line with his head!
63.30
Martin Polheim chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm skips past Diego Birindelli! Thomas Dehm takes a shot at goal. Djibrill Vanvynckt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.32
Tobias Ziege receives the ball from a throw-in from Uwe Schell. Tobias Ziege flicks a high ball forward to Eishun Saito who gracefully takes it down. Eishun Saito cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Eishun Saito 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!
72.47
Cor Tychon threads a neat ball through to Tryggvi Gudmundsson. Tryggvi Gudmundsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah whips in a cross ball towards Eishun Saito. Eishun Saito finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Djibrill Vanvynckt. Excellent save.
77.03
4-0Girondins de Bordeaux have made a substitution with Aboubacar Fujen replacing Ronan Serredszum .
81.20
Eric Amoah flicks a high ball forward to Tryggvi Gudmundsson who takes it down. Tryggvi Gudmundsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah plays a quick one-two with Thomas Dehm and rushes in on goal... Alex Amoah side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Djibrill Vanvynckt.
82.33
4-0Uwe Schell takes a quick corner, playing it short to Martin Polheim. Some good footwork from Martin Polheim provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
83.12
Eric Amoah knocks the ball forward to Tobias Ziege. Tobias Ziege knocks the ball to his team mate, Eishun Saito. Eishun Saito controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alex Amoah through on goal. Alex Amoah cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Djibrill Vanvynckt manages to gather it.
84.03
Cor Tychon decides to run forward with the ball. Cor Tychon surges forward with the ball. Cor Tychon shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
87.53
Cor Tychon flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Schell controls it well on his chest. Uwe Schell knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
89.07
Philippe Dacourt catches Cor Tychon on the ankles. Philippe Dacourt is shown the yellow card! Cor Tychon runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Eishun Saito 27, 66 Alex Amoah 47 Thomas Dehm 63 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eishun Saito of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alcaly Silvestre (GK)
6
2. Patrick Wise (DEF)
6
3. Eric Amoah (DEF)
6
4. Cor Tychon (DEF)
7
5. Uwe Schell (MID)
6
6. Tobias Ziege (MID)
7
7. Tryggvi Gudmundsson (MID)
6
8. Martin Polheim (MID)
6
9. Eishun Saito (ATT)
9
10. Alex Amoah (ATT)
8
11. Thomas Dehm (ATT)
7
12. Neil Naysmith (MID)
0
13. Kemal Joachim (ATT)
0
14. Stefanos Taoulas (ATT)
0
1. Djibrill Vanvynckt (GK)
7
2. Harvey Westwood (DEF)
6
3. Ludovic Fellahi (DEF)
6
4. Diego Birindelli (DEF)
6
5. Regis Maqua (DEF)
6
6. Julien Brouard (MID)
6
7. Philippe Dacourt (MID)
6
8. Ronan Serredszum (MID)
6
9. Jean-Luc Ngotty (MID)
6
10. Abdeliah Traore (ATT)
6
11. Pedro Pichichi (ATT)
6
12. Glynn Barmby (ATT)
0
13. Jocelyn Lecour (GK)
0
14. Aboubacar Fujen (ATT)
6