Match Report
| AS Saint-Étienne | AS Saint-Étienne |  |  | Paris Saint-Germain | Paris Saint-Germain | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Michael Douglas | Michael Douglas | |||||||||||||||||
| Alcaly Silvestre | A. Silvestre |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Eric Gelb | E. Gelb | |||||||||
| Brendan Goldberg | B. Goldberg |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Mario Varela | M. Varela | |||||||||
| Patrick Wise | P. Wise | | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 | | Dietmar Heiser | D. Heiser | |||||||||
| Eric Amoah | E. Amoah |  | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 71 | | Oliver Matthäus | O. Matthäus | |||||||||
| Tryggvi Gudmundsson | T. Gudmundsson |  | 77 | M | | 5 | | D | 66 |  | Stephen Bremner | S. Bremner | |||||||||
| Tobias Ziege | T. Ziege | | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 |  | John Emerton | J. Emerton | |||||||||
| Martin Polheim | M. Polheim | | 75 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Rui Nunes | R. Nunes | |||||||||
| Diego Bolaño | D. Bolaño |  | 70 | M | | 8 | | M | 72 | | Stephen Perry | S. Perry | |||||||||
| Alex Amoah | A. Amoah | | 75 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 |  | Romero P. Garcia | R. Garcia | |||||||||
| Eishun Saito | E. Saito |  | 75 | A |  | | 10 | | | A | 69 | | Stuart Young | S. Young | |||||||
| Thomas Dehm | T. Dehm | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 83 | | Danny Venus | D. Venus | |||||||||
| Stefanos Taoulas | S. Taoulas |  | 68 | A | | 12 | | M | 72 | | Simon Wilcox | S. Wilcox | |||||||||
| Mark Goldberg | M. Goldberg | | 67 | M | | 13 | | D | 67 | | Matt Edworthy | M. Edworthy | |||||||||
| Cor Tychon | C. Tychon |  | 66 | D | | 14 | | M | 70 | | Cliff Denneboom | C. Denneboom | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Paris Saint-Germain. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Rudy Dernis.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Rudy Dernis.
0.00
0-0AS Saint-Étienne get the match underway!
2.14
0-0Tryggvi Gudmundsson makes a simple pass to Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
3.41
Rui Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Perry. Stephen Perry tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
4.00
0-0Tobias Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Alex Amoah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
6.56
Tryggvi Gudmundsson knocks the ball forward to Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah makes a defence splitting pass to Thomas Dehm. Some good footwork from Thomas Dehm provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.09
0-0Dietmar Heiser makes a probing pass to Rui Nunes. Rui Nunes plays the ball forward to Stephen Perry. Stephen Perry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.33
Tryggvi Gudmundsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
10.31
Patrick Wise knocks the ball forward to Tobias Ziege. Tobias Ziege controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eishun Saito. Eishun Saito shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
12.55
1-0Tobias Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Alex Amoah controls it well on his chest. Alex Amoah shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
15.43
1-0Dietmar Heiser knocks the ball forward to Rui Nunes. Rui Nunes surges forward with the ball. Rui Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Danny Venus. Patrick Wise clumsily knocks into Danny Venus. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
21.34
Rui Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Perry. Stephen Perry shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
22.51
Oliver Matthäus takes it forward alone. Oliver Matthäus flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Young who takes it down. Stuart Young plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Perry and advances towards the goal... Stuart Young comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Solid save from Alcaly Silvestre.
24.01
Rui Nunes chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Perry. Stephen Perry whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Garcia. Romero P. Garcia makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
26.55
Patrick Wise decides to run forward with the ball. Patrick Wise sees Alex Amoah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Amoah finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
27.48
Rui Nunes plays the ball forward to Romero P. Garcia. Romero P. Garcia edges inside the box! Romero P. Garcia rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.31
Martin Polheim makes a probing pass to Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
30.52
1-0Diego Bolaño kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm knocks the ball forward to Alex Amoah but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.33
1-0Tobias Ziege catches Rui Nunes on the ankles. The referee brings Tobias Ziege to one side and gives him a warning! Rui Nunes runs off the knock.
36.45
Rui Nunes flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Young who takes it down. Stuart Young whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Garcia. Romero P. Garcia rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Alcaly Silvestre. Excellent save.
42.58
Rui Nunes passes the ball forward to Danny Venus. Danny Venus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patrick Wise.
44.56
Tryggvi Gudmundsson passes the ball forward to Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Paris Saint-Germain players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Paris Saint-Germain kicking off!
47.14
Diego Bolaño makes a simple pass to Eishun Saito. Eishun Saito knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. AS Saint-Étienne are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
48.48
Mario Varela makes a simple pass to Stephen Perry. Stephen Perry threads a neat ball through to Stuart Young. Stuart Young knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Garcia. With a superhuman jump, Romero P. Garcia connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
53.40
1-0Rui Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Danny Venus who brings the ball under control. Danny Venus rushes past Brendan Goldberg! Danny Venus shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball strikes Patrick Wise's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
59.28
Stephen Perry passes the ball forward to Danny Venus. Danny Venus shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
60.56
1-0Paris Saint-Germain have made a substitution with Cliff Denneboom replacing John Emerton .
63.41
Patrick Wise hits a low pass to Tobias Ziege. Showing wonderful composure, Tobias Ziege plays the ball forward to Eishun Saito. Eishun Saito makes a pass forward but Thomas Dehm is yards offside!
65.57
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.27
Patrick Wise flicks a high pass forward to Tryggvi Gudmundsson who brings the ball under control. Tryggvi Gudmundsson sees Eishun Saito in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eishun Saito whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm beats his man to it with a header. Eric Gelb comfortably punches it away to safety.
71.36
With imagination, Rui Nunes plays the ball forward to Romero P. Garcia. Romero P. Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Young. Stuart Young connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
72.13
Stephen Perry brings the ball forward. Stephen Perry knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Venus. Danny Venus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Alcaly Silvestre.
73.53
1-0It's a corner kick. Danny Venus kicks a low ball out wide. Tobias Ziege gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
81.02
Eric Amoah knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Ziege. Tobias Ziege flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Dehm who brings the ball under control. Thomas Dehm whips in a cross ball towards Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eric Gelb with no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
85.48
Dietmar Heiser surges forward with the ball. Dietmar Heiser runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dietmar Heiser whips in a cross ball towards Danny Venus. Danny Venus flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.58
Oliver Matthäus hits a low pass to Rui Nunes. Rui Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Garcia comfortably collects the pass. Romero P. Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Venus. With a superhuman jump, Danny Venus connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Alcaly Silvestre gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
90.00
Cliff Denneboom kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Young. Stuart Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
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
| Alex Amoah 13, 81 | Danny Venus 85 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alcaly Silvestre (GK)
8
2. Brendan Goldberg (DEF)
6
3. Patrick Wise (DEF)
7
4. Eric Amoah (DEF)
6
5. Tryggvi Gudmundsson (MID)
6
6. Tobias Ziege (MID)
7
7. Martin Polheim (MID)
6
8. Diego Bolaño (MID)
6
9. Alex Amoah (ATT)
9
10. Eishun Saito (ATT)
6
11. Thomas Dehm (ATT)
7
12. Stefanos Taoulas (ATT)
0
13. Mark Goldberg (MID)
0
14. Cor Tychon (DEF)
0
1. Eric Gelb (GK)
7
2. Mario Varela (DEF)
6
3. Dietmar Heiser (DEF)
7
4. Oliver Matthäus (DEF)
6
5. Stephen Bremner (DEF)
6
6. John Emerton (MID)
6
7. Rui Nunes (MID)
8
8. Stephen Perry (MID)
7
9. Romero P. Garcia (ATT)
7
10. Stuart Young (ATT)
6
11. Danny Venus (ATT)
8
12. Simon Wilcox (MID)
0
13. Matt Edworthy (DEF)
0
14. Cliff Denneboom (MID)
6