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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Océane where Le Havre AC play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 9,938 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Havre AC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafik Lucca.


0.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off and get the first half underway!
4.04
Jerome Queiros flicks a high pass forward. Muller Dossantos collects the pass. Muller Dossantos flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz knocks in a cross ball towards Abassi Llacer. Abassi Llacer connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.05
Purrel Blinker clumsily knocks into Eddy Bianco. The referee brings Purrel Blinker to one side and gives him a warning! Eddy Bianco runs off the knock.
10.28
Steven Drake hits a low pass to Luis Pena. Luis Pena makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Elena Ruiz. Some good footwork from Elena Ruiz provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
21.31
Kaba Neveu plays the ball forward to Adolfo Guerrero Lopez. Adolfo Guerrero Lopez edges inside the box! Adolfo Guerrero Lopez tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.22
Ross Delaney threads the ball through to Luis Pena. Luis Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.16
Adolfo Guerrero Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frank Stuart.
28.18
Frank Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Dominique Van Der Luer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominique Van Der Luer threads a neat ball through to Steven Drake. Steven Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Devanir Fernandez.
34.38
Under pressure, Frank Stuart clears the ball far upfield. Luis Pena flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Ruiz. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Elena Ruiz provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
39.52
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
40.11
Marcel Brogno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Muller Dossantos. Muller Dossantos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Louis Heurlié.
44.03
Adolfo Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Kaba Neveu. Kaba Neveu makes a simple pass to Muller Dossantos. Muller Dossantos whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Le Havre AC!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Havre AC appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Saint-Étienne players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Le Havre AC kick off!
47.32
Malcolm Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Drake. Steven Drake shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Cedric Karwatt manages to gather it.
48.12
Dominique Van Der Luer threads a neat ball through to Steven Drake. Steven Drake plays a quick one-two with Dominique Van Der Luer and rushes in on goal... Steven Drake cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Cedric Karwatt manages to keep it out.
51.14
Kaba Neveu chips the ball to his team mate, Abassi Llacer. Abassi Llacer knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Diaz. Antonio Diaz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
54.17
Carlos Martin makes a simple pass to Dominique Van Der Luer. Dominique Van Der Luer rushes past Abassi Llacer! Dominique Van Der Luer takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.03
Carlos Martin flicks a high pass forward to Purrel Blinker who brings the ball under control. Purrel Blinker knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Delaney. Ross Delaney whips in a cross ball towards Steven Drake. Steven Drake connects with a diving header. The ball strikes Eddy Bianco's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
60.17
Carlos Martin takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Cedric Karwatt drops low and scoops up the ball.
60.17
AS Saint-Étienne have made 2 substitutions with Frederico Caballero replacing Frank Stuart and Nicolas Walter replacing Luis Pena .
65.51
Adolfo Guerrero Lopez sees Antonio Diaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Diaz runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Antonio Diaz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Matt Hibbs gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
66.47
Adolfo Guerrero Lopez receives the ball from a throw-in from Kaba Neveu. Adolfo Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Brogno holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Brogno knocks in a cross ball towards Muller Dossantos. Muller Dossantos heads the ball goalwards. Matt Hibbs picks it out of the air!
69.57
Carlos Martin flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Walter who takes it down. Nicolas Walter whips in a cross ball towards Dominique Van Der Luer. Dominique Van Der Luer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cedric Karwatt with no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
73.03
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.22
Eddy Bianco flicks a high ball forward to Adolfo Guerrero Lopez who takes it down. Adolfo Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Muller Dossantos controls it well on his chest. Muller Dossantos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.53
Dominique Van Der Luer threads a neat ball through to Ross Delaney. Ross Delaney sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.2307692307692 vs 50.7692307692308
Play Area
Home team third: 30.77%, Midfield: 44.62%, Away team third: 24.62%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominique Van Der Luer of AS Saint-Étienne

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Eddy Bianco (DEF)
6
6
5. Mick Windass (DEF)
6
6. Marcel Brogno (MID)
6
7. Kaba Neveu (MID)
7
9. Abassi Llacer (MID)
6
10. Antonio Diaz (ATT)
8
7

12. Brahim Wimbee (ATT)
0
0
14. Aziz Gallas (ATT)
0

1. Matt Hibbs (GK)
7
2. Frank Stuart (DEF)
6
6
5. Ross Delaney (MID)
6
6. Carlos Martin (MID)
7
6
9. Elena Ruiz (ATT)
7
10. Luis Pena (ATT)
7
11. Steven Drake (ATT)
6

0
14. Nicolas Walter (ATT)
7