Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play AS Nancy in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Paris Saint-Germain and AS Nancy are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Lilian Gravelaine.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Paris Saint-Germain and AS Nancy are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Lilian Gravelaine.
0.00
0-0AS Nancy start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.43
0-0Darius Bastin passes the ball forward to Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Donny Van Beukering.
6.46
Nicolas Jung sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Jung knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.13
1-0Rodrigo Barbosa passes the ball forward to Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso advances with the ball. Luis Alonso lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.32
Stephane Haeldermans threads a neat ball through to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Marcos who gathers it comfortably.
16.14
1-0Guido Tagliaferri hacks Alexander Sanchez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Sanchez runs off the knock.
21.09
1-0Luis Alonso makes a probing pass to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin flicks a high pass forward. Greg Mortensen controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Greg Mortensen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Alberto Marcos.
22.57
1-0Corner kick to Paris Saint-Germain. Stephane Haeldermans chips it out wide. Some silky footwork from Alexander Sanchez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Duncan Souness.
26.25
Rodrigo Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Stephane Haeldermans. Stephane Haeldermans kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.38
Stephane Haeldermans sees Darius Bastin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darius Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen makes a looping header on goal. Greg Mortensen scores for Paris Saint-Germain!!
38.29
2-0Luis Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Greg Mortensen collects the pass. Greg Mortensen lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Bastin. Duncan Souness clumsily knocks into Darius Bastin. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
40.01
2-0Eric Amoah catches Colin McGrory on the ankles. Eric Amoah is given a warning by the referee! Colin McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.08
Youssef Brahami flicks a high pass forward to Stephane Haeldermans who brings the ball under control. Stephane Haeldermans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah whips in a cross ball towards Stephane Haeldermans. Stephane Haeldermans makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain appear unchanged since the first half. AS Nancy also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Nancy players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Paris Saint-Germain kick off!
51.08
With vision, Duncan Souness plays the ball forward to Bart Landzaat. Bart Landzaat advances with the ball. Bart Landzaat knocks in a cross ball towards John Alonzo. John Alonzo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.45
Guido Tagliaferri flicks a high pass forward. Tomˆs Koeman controls it well on his chest. Tomˆs Koeman plays a one-two with John Alonzo and advances towards the goal... Tomˆs Koeman makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Michael Simonsen keeps it out!
59.24
2-1John Alonzo makes a simple pass to Daniel Belloso. Daniel Belloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Alonzo but the linesman indicates offside!
60.15
2-1AS Nancy have made a substitution with Jean-Luc Alicarte replacing Bart Landzaat .
67.54
Alexander Sanchez makes a probing pass to Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Eric Amoah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Amoah runs straight at the defence! Eric Amoah muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Donny Van Beukering.
69.34
2-1It's a corner kick. Luis Alonso loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Jean-Luc Alicarte jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
72.05
2-1Youssef Brahami flicks a high pass forward. Luis Alonso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Alonso threads the ball through to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin threads the ball through into the box. Greg Mortensen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
77.04
AS Nancy have made 2 substitutions with Carl Riza replacing John Alonzo and Craig Burley replacing Guido Tagliaferri .
83.20
Youssef Brahami chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah knocks the ball forward to Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen whips in a cross ball towards Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin whips the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
85.29
Alexander Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Haeldermans controls it well on his chest. Stephane Haeldermans shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Alberto Marcos as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
87.13
Nicolas Jung makes a simple pass to Jean-Luc Alicarte. Jean-Luc Alicarte advances inside the box! Jean-Luc Alicarte shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
The game is drawn at 2-2 and so goes to penalties!
1-0Ian Cutler slowly runs up. What a cracker!! Alberto Marcos had no chance!!
Tomˆs Koeman takes a long run up but it goes wide.
Greg Mortensen takes a short run up. It's in!! Alberto Marcos had no chance!!
Carl Riza takes a short run up. What a cracker!! Michael Simonsen had no chance!!
Darius Bastin steps up. The keeper dives to the right but Darius Bastin cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Daniel Belloso takes a short run up but it skews horrendously wide!
Stephane Haeldermans slowly runs up. Alberto Marcos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Darius Bastin of Paris Saint-Germain |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Michael Simonsen (GK)
6
2. Rodrigo Barbosa (DEF)
6
3. Alexander Sanchez (DEF)
6
4. Youssef Brahami (DEF)
6
5. Bruno Escobar (DEF)
6
6. Stephane Haeldermans (MID)
7
7. Eric Amoah (MID)
6
8. Luis Alonso (MID)
8
9. Darius Bastin (ATT)
9
10. Ian Cutler (ATT)
6
11. Greg Mortensen (ATT)
8
12. Andrew Johnson (MID)
0
13. Torsten Neuhaus (MID)
0
14. Yuri Riverola (ATT)
0
1. Alberto Marcos (GK)
7
2. Florian Goussé (DEF)
6
3. Colin McGrory (DEF)
6
4. Donny Van Beukering (DEF)
6
5. Duncan Souness (DEF)
6
6. Bart Landzaat (MID)
7
7. Nicolas Jung (MID)
7
8. Guido Tagliaferri (MID)
5
9. Daniel Belloso (ATT)
6
10. John Alonzo (ATT)
8
11. Tomˆs Koeman (ATT)
6
12. Carl Riza (ATT)
6
13. Craig Burley (MID)
6
14. Jean-Luc Alicarte (MID)
8