Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to AC Ajaccio. A crowd of 19,797 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Yohan Demont.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Yohan Demont.
0.00
0-0AS Monaco kick off and get the match underway!
6.25
0-0Roberto Bordoni flicks a high pass forward to Hakan Ayaz who brings the ball under control. Hakan Ayaz plays a scrappy one-two with Steven Bizasene and stumbles forward towards the goal... Hakan Ayaz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Steve Martini gets down and covers it.
8.18
0-0Fernando Camacho threads the ball through to Jimmy Dossantos. Jimmy Dossantos knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Pedemas. Mohammed Pedemas connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
9.20
Steven Bizasene controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Msaddeck Brogno. Msaddeck Brogno knocks in a cross ball towards Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz makes a deft header. Steve Martini manages to gather it easily.
10.05
0-0Msaddeck Brogno flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Silvestri. Sebastiano Silvestri makes a probing pass to Martial Manard but he's offside!
15.14
Steven Bizasene flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiano Silvestri collects the pass. Sebastiano Silvestri whips in a cross ball towards Martial Manard. Martial Manard flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
18.39
0-0Paul Lindner clumsily knocks into Youl Alidor Durix. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Youl Alidor Durix runs off the knock.
20.34
Habib Garcion makes a probing pass to Youl Alidor Durix. Youl Alidor Durix shoots from long range but Laurent Zahui is on top of it.
21.26
Jimmy Dossantos makes a probing pass to Mohammed Pedemas. Mohammed Pedemas lofts in a cross ball towards Habib Garcion. Habib Garcion makes a deft header but it is miles over!
24.41
Habib Garcion sees Mohammed Pedemas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mohammed Pedemas makes a defence splitting pass to Youl Alidor Durix. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Youl Alidor Durix provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Laurent Zahui.
25.49
0-0Corner kick to AC Ajaccio. Jimmy Dossantos chips it to the near post. Ga‘l Piton reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
27.30
Hakan Ayaz threads a neat ball through to Sebastiano Silvestri. Sebastiano Silvestri runs straight at the defence! Sebastiano Silvestri comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
28.43
Vincent Kalou knocks the ball forward to Steven Bizasene. Steven Bizasene plays a one-two with Martial Manard and advances towards the goal... Steven Bizasene comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
33.27
Stanley Perry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Habib Garcion. Habib Garcion flicks a high ball forward to Ron Hofland who takes it down. Ron Hofland lofts in a cross ball towards Claude Barbosa. Claude Barbosa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
34.25
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.12
Roberto Bordoni flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiano Silvestri controls it well on his chest. Sebastiano Silvestri whips in a cross ball towards Martial Manard. Martial Manard connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Steve Martini didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
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. AC Ajaccio 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
The second half starts with AC Ajaccio kicking off!
48.58
Stanley Perry flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Camacho collects the pass. Fernando Camacho makes a simple pass to Mohammed Pedemas. Mohammed Pedemas shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.48
0-0Msaddeck Brogno makes a simple pass to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stanley Perry.
54.28
Ga‘l Piton chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Bordoni. Roberto Bordoni threads a neat ball through to Msaddeck Brogno. Msaddeck Brogno lofts in a cross ball towards Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz heads the ball goalwards but somehow Steve Martini manages to keep it out.
60.49
0-0AS Monaco have made 3 substitutions with Gilles Mercier replacing Paul Lindner, Colin Delaney replacing Msaddeck Brogno and Nordin Abdellaoui replacing Martial Manard and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
65.28
Ga‘l Piton makes a simple pass to Roberto Bordoni. Roberto Bordoni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Delaney. Colin Delaney shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
66.31
Habib Garcion flicks a high ball forward to Jimmy Dossantos who takes it down. Jimmy Dossantos threads a neat ball through to Habib Garcion. Habib Garcion lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Dossantos. Jimmy Dossantos powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.31
Jimmy Dossantos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanley Perry. Stanley Perry makes a probing pass to Ron Hofland. Ron Hofland knocks in a cross ball towards Habib Garcion. Habib Garcion outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
72.55
Gilles Mercier kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Bordoni. Roberto Bordoni picks a pass forward to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
78.15
Steven Bizasene threads the ball through to Sebastiano Silvestri. Sebastiano Silvestri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.39
Ga‘l Piton hits a low pass to Steven Bizasene. Steven Bizasene knocks the ball to his team mate, Nordin Abdellaoui. Nordin Abdellaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Martini who gathers it comfortably.
84.02
Roberto Bordoni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiano Silvestri. Sebastiano Silvestri plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Delaney and advances towards the goal... Sebastiano Silvestri looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
85.56
1-0Roberto Bordoni brings the ball forward. Roberto Bordoni knocks in a cross ball towards Nordin Abdellaoui. Nordin Abdellaoui knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.09
Jimmy Dossantos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jimmy Dossantos shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Laurent Zahui (GK)
7
2. Vincent Kalou (DEF)
6
3. Ga‘l Piton (DEF)
7
4. Paul Lindner (DEF)
5
5. Eduardo Barkero (MID)
6
6. Steven Bizasene (MID)
7
7. Roberto Bordoni (MID)
9
8. Msaddeck Brogno (MID)
7
9. Martial Manard (ATT)
6
10. Hakan Ayaz (ATT)
7
11. Sebastiano Silvestri (ATT)
7
12. Gilles Mercier (DEF)
6
13. Colin Delaney (MID)
6
14. Nordin Abdellaoui (ATT)
8
1. Steve Martini (GK)
9
2. Fernando Camacho (DEF)
6
3. Guy Lucas (DEF)
6
4. Stanley Perry (DEF)
6
5. Jean-Philippe Coulibaly (DEF)
6
6. Habib Garcion (MID)
7
7. Jimmy Dossantos (MID)
7
8. Ron Hofland (ATT)
6
9. Claude Barbosa (ATT)
6
10. Youl Alidor Durix (ATT)
6
11. Mohammed Pedemas (ATT)
6
12. Luis Custovic (GK)
0
13. Ivan Ambrosino (GK)
0
14. Max Banchelli (GK)
0