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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade Armand Cesari where Bastia play host to Paris Saint-Germain. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bastia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dagui Mboma.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bastia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dagui Mboma.
0.00
0-0Paris Saint-Germain get the match underway!
2.06
0-0Torsten Neuhaus knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen whips in a cross ball towards Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Alec Greig.
3.11
0-0Iago Careca takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Jean-Louis Abriel reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
4.09
0-0Greg Mortensen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Greig who gathers it comfortably.
6.26
0-0Iago Careca comes in with a late challenge on Torsten Töpfer. Iago Careca is given a warning by the referee! Torsten Töpfer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.16
0-0Iago Careca catches Torsten Töpfer on the ankles. Iago Careca is given another warning by the referee! Torsten Töpfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.18
Torsten Neuhaus threads a neat ball through to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin whips in a cross ball towards Iago Careca. Iago Careca finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Alec Greig didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
21.37
Daniel Mercado chips the ball to his team mate, Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus hits a low pass to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Louis Abriel.
26.18
Iago Careca flicks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Alec Greig. Excellent save.
27.25
Yoann Rizzetto chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guilherme Postiga.
28.36
0-0Oswaldo Toursel threads the ball through to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin flicks a high pass forward. Wagneau Camadini controls it well on his chest. Wagneau Camadini plays a one-two with Greg Mortensen and advances towards the goal... Jean-Louis Abriel catches Wagneau Camadini on the ankles. Wagneau Camadini appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
40.23
0-1Torsten Neuhaus knocks the ball to his team mate, Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini knocks in a cross ball towards Iago Careca. Iago Careca whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alec Greig with no chance!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
44.52
Nils Palumbo chips the ball to his team mate, Fouad Boukhari. With a delightful solo run, Fouad Boukhari stretches the opposition's defence. Fouad Boukhari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bastia appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bastia get the second half underway!
47.21
Nils Palumbo passes the ball forward to Damir Chelle. Damir Chelle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.31
Jean-Louis Abriel makes a strong solo run forward. Jean-Louis Abriel kicks a strong pass forward to Damir Chelle. Damir Chelle flicks a high pass forward. Fouad Boukhari controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Fouad Boukhari provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.49
1-1Paris Saint-Germain have made a substitution with Abdelmalek Barthez replacing Wagneau Camadini .
63.25
1-1Iago Careca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Nils Palumbo. Excellent block.
65.02
Felipe Castro passes the ball forward to Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.26
Oswaldo Toursel makes a probing pass to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.39
Without breaking stride, Neil Ritchie plays the ball forward to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guilherme Postiga.
75.06
Yoann Rizzetto makes a beautiful solo run. Yoann Rizzetto runs straight at the defence! Yoann Rizzetto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Alec Greig is on top of his game. Excellent save!
78.29
Iago Careca sees Neil Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Greg Mortensen!
83.53
Oswaldo Toursel flicks a high pass forward to Greg Mortensen who brings the ball under control. Greg Mortensen shoots from 25 yards but Alec Greig reads it well. Superb keeping!
84.39
Neil Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Iago Careca. Iago Careca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.33
Yoann Rizzetto passes the ball forward to Darius Bastin. With vision, Darius Bastin plays the ball forward to Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen powers a header at goal. Good keeping from Alec Greig as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
86.36
Torsten Neuhaus takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Sebastian Duran reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
87.39
Without breaking stride, Daniel Mercado plays the ball forward to Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus threads a neat ball through to Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez shoots from outside the area but Alec Greig is on top of it.
90.00
1-2Guilherme Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Caminero easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Romero P. Caminero shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Iago Careca of Paris Saint-Germain |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alec Greig (GK)
8
2. Nils Palumbo (DEF)
6
3. Jean-Louis Abriel (DEF)
6
4. Guilherme Postiga (DEF)
6
5. Felipe Castro (MID)
6
6. Damir Chelle (MID)
6
7. Fouad Boukhari (MID)
8
8. Torsten Töpfer (MID)
6
9. Rodolfo Verges (ATT)
6
10. Romero P. Caminero (ATT)
6
11. Sebastian Duran (ATT)
6
12. Edmundo Guerrero (MID)
0
13. Rainer Cziommer (DEF)
0
14. Gary Lowe (DEF)
0
1. Michael Simonsen (GK)
6
2. Eddie Edworthy (DEF)
6
3. Yoann Rizzetto (DEF)
7
4. Oswaldo Toursel (DEF)
6
5. Daniel Mercado (DEF)
6
6. Iago Careca (MID)
9
7. Neil Ritchie (MID)
7
8. Torsten Neuhaus (MID)
7
9. Darius Bastin (ATT)
6
10. Wagneau Camadini (ATT)
7
11. Greg Mortensen (ATT)
8
12. Anthony Ginola (DEF)
0
13. Luis Alonso (MID)
0
14. Abdelmalek Barthez (ATT)
6