Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to Olympique de Marseille. A crowd of 19,838 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samba Thuram.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samba Thuram.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Olympique de Marseille kick off!
3.49
0-0Vincent Kalou knocks the ball to his team mate, Msaddeck Brogno. Msaddeck Brogno threads a neat ball through to Sebastiano Silvestri. Sebastiano Silvestri cuts inside the box! Sebastiano Silvestri comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it is miles over!
10.54
0-0Eduardo Barkero makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Barkero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.06
0-0Sebastiano Silvestri threads the ball through to Martial Manard. Martial Manard shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
22.46
0-0John Davidson hacks Steven Bizasene from behind! The referee warns John Davidson to calm down! Steven Bizasene runs off the knock.
24.26
With great vision, Alan Salmon plays the ball forward to Francis Croft. Francis Croft knocks the ball to his team mate, John Davidson. John Davidson plays a quick one-two with Christian Addo and rushes in on goal... John Davidson shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Laurent Zahui.
25.23
0-0Francis Croft takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Christian Addo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.08
Torsten Völler passes the ball forward to John Davidson. John Davidson plays the ball forward to Christian Addo. Christian Addo shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.25
Roberto Bordoni threads the ball through to Steven Bizasene. Steven Bizasene knocks in a cross ball towards Martial Manard. Martial Manard flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.49
Francis Croft makes a probing pass to Rui Zico. Rui Zico whips in a cross ball towards Christian Addo. Christian Addo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
33.52
Msaddeck Brogno catches Nicola Nunziata on the ankles. Msaddeck Brogno is warned by the referee! Nicola Nunziata runs off the knock.
36.05
0-1Rui Zico flicks a high ball forward to Christian Addo who takes it down. Christian Addo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille!
39.35
Roberto Bordoni flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Barkero who takes it down. Eduardo Barkero lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Silvestri. Sebastiano Silvestri jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Fabio Bakari!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique de Marseille also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Monaco players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
AS Monaco kick off the second half!
47.02
Paul Lindner hits a low pass to Eduardo Barkero. Eduardo Barkero passes the ball forward to Sebastiano Silvestri. Sebastiano Silvestri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.31
Msaddeck Brogno makes a simple pass to Martial Manard. Martial Manard shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
49.24
Sebastiano Silvestri plays the ball forward to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Bordoni. Roberto Bordoni beats his man to it with a header but Fabio Bakari is on top of it.
51.03
Rui Zico flicks a high pass forward. Christian Addo controls it well on his chest. Christian Addo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Laurent Zahui. What a great pair of hands!
53.38
Christian Addo kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Zico. Rui Zico shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.35
Paul Lindner makes a probing pass to Ga‘l Piton. Ga‘l Piton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ga‘l Piton lofts in a cross ball towards Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
55.55
Francis Croft threads a neat ball through to John Davidson. John Davidson shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
57.33
Msaddeck Brogno threads a neat ball through to Steven Bizasene. Steven Bizasene sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fabio Bakari is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.46
1-1AS Monaco have made 3 substitutions with Gilles Mercier replacing Ga‘l Piton, Colin Delaney replacing Steven Bizasene and Nordin Abdellaoui replacing Martial Manard and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.59
Msaddeck Brogno threads a neat ball through to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.47
John Davidson hacks Paul Lindner from behind! John Davidson is given another warning by the referee! Paul Lindner stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.26
Francis Croft flicks a high pass forward to Christian Addo who brings the ball under control. Christian Addo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Lindner.
69.50
Colin Delaney surges forward with the ball. Colin Delaney whips in a cross ball towards Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz makes a convincing header. It's there!! Fabio Bakari has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.28
Msaddeck Brogno kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Bordoni. Roberto Bordoni shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
73.26
Msaddeck Brogno chips the ball to his team mate, Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz knocks in a cross ball towards Msaddeck Brogno. Msaddeck Brogno makes a deft header. Msaddeck Brogno scores for AS Monaco!!
77.56
Paul Lindner arcs the ball upfield. Roberto Bordoni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.35
3-1Francis Croft clumsily knocks into Colin Delaney. Francis Croft is shown the yellow card! Colin Delaney stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.57
Msaddeck Brogno flicks a high pass forward. Hakan Ayaz controls it well on his chest. Hakan Ayaz knocks in a cross ball towards Msaddeck Brogno. Msaddeck Brogno makes a convincing header but Fabio Bakari is on top of his game. Great keeping!
87.15
3-1With imagination, Francis Croft laces a weighted ball forward to Leon Tiler. Leon Tiler knocks in a cross ball towards John Davidson. John Davidson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Colin Delaney!
89.24
Nicola Nunziata passes the ball forward to Rui Zico. Rui Zico finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
With vision, Msaddeck Brogno plays the ball forward to Roberto Bordoni. Roberto Bordoni knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Silvestri. Sebastiano Silvestri gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Laurent Zahui (GK)
7
2. Vincent Kalou (DEF)
6
3. Ga‘l Piton (DEF)
6
4. Paul Lindner (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Barkero (MID)
6
6. Steven Bizasene (MID)
7
7. Msaddeck Brogno (MID)
9
8. Roberto Bordoni (MID)
6
9. Martial Manard (ATT)
6
10. Hakan Ayaz (ATT)
9
11. Sebastiano Silvestri (ATT)
6
12. Gilles Mercier (DEF)
6
13. Colin Delaney (MID)
7
14. Nordin Abdellaoui (ATT)
6
1. Fabio Bakari (GK)
7
2. Nicholas Schwarzer (DEF)
6
3. Torsten Völler (DEF)
6
4. Alan Salmon (DEF)
6
5. Devanir Diasalmeida (DEF)
6
6. Rui Zico (MID)
7
7. Nicola Nunziata (MID)
6
8. Francis Croft (MID)
6
9. Leon Tiler (ATT)
6
10. John Davidson (ATT)
6
11. Christian Addo (ATT)
7
12. Kader Allouache (MID)
0
13. Jochem Sedouki (ATT)
0
14. Atam Hosé (DEF)
0