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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Parc Lescure where Girondins de Bordeaux play host to Paris Saint-Germain. A crowd of 19,985 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Girondins de Bordeaux 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 Aziz Bérenguer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Girondins de Bordeaux 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 Aziz Bérenguer.
0.00
0-0Paris Saint-Germain kick off and get the first half underway!
2.23
0-0Iago Careca threads a neat ball through to Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Winterburn who gathers it comfortably.
4.25
0-0Daniel Mercado hits a low pass to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Mike Winterburn manages to gather it effortlessly.
8.57
Without breaking stride, Oswaldo Toursel plays the ball forward to Eddie Edworthy. Eddie Edworthy threads a neat ball through to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin whips in a cross ball towards Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Mike Winterburn comfortably punches it away to safety.
9.49
With some swift thinking, Nuno Castro plays the ball forward to Alfredo Ortega. Alfredo Ortega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.44
Neil Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Winterburn who gathers it comfortably.
14.15
0-1Luis Alonso flicks a high pass forward to Greg Mortensen who brings the ball under control. Greg Mortensen knocks in a cross ball towards Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.14
Luis Alonso sees a break and surges forward. Luis Alonso whips in a cross ball towards Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Mike Winterburn picks it out of the air!
28.50
Iago Careca flicks the ball to his team mate, Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.05
0-1Oswaldo Toursel threads a neat ball through to Iago Careca. Iago Careca hits a low pass to Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.43
0-1Darius Bastin catches Mathieur Satorra on the ankles. The referee calls over Darius Bastin and warns him to calm down! Mathieur Satorra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.25
0-1Iago Careca knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Darius Bastin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.55
Oswaldo Toursel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Darius Bastin who brings the ball under control. Darius Bastin lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.28
Iago Careca makes a probing pass to Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso cuts inside the box! Luis Alonso side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.45
Daniel Mercado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Iago Careca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Iago Careca knocks the ball forward to Greg Mortensen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Girondins de Bordeaux appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half. The Paris Saint-Germain players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Girondins de Bordeaux kick off!
47.41
Iago Careca passes the ball forward to Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Mike Winterburn smothers it!
48.18
Fabien Biancalani darts forward. Fabien Biancalani takes it forward alone. Fabien Biancalani lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Castro. Nuno Castro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Michael Simonsen punches it away to safety.
49.22
Eddie Edworthy threads the ball through to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.09
Daniel Mercado makes a probing pass to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin flicks the ball to his team mate, Iago Careca. Iago Careca whips in a cross ball towards Darius Bastin. With a superhuman jump, Darius Bastin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.10
0-4Yoann Rizzetto comes in with a late challenge on Nuno Castro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nuno Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.19
Yohan Horlaville flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Arias controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Arias flicks a high pass forward. Willy Robin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Willy Robin lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Arias. Alejandro Arias gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
63.21
Neil Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso directs the ball goalwards with his head. Mike Winterburn comfortably punches it away to safety.
65.34
0-4Neil Ritchie catches Yohan Horlaville on the ankles. Neil Ritchie is given a warning by the referee! Yohan Horlaville carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.20
Luis Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Mike Winterburn had no chance!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
69.30
0-5Alejandro Arias sees Jose Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Ortega. Yoann Rizzetto hacks Alfredo Ortega from behind! Alfredo Ortega appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
75.04
Nuno Castro knocks the ball forward to Neil Davidson. Neil Davidson finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
78.10
Daniel Mercado kicks a strong pass forward to Iago Careca. Iago Careca flicks a high pass forward. Luis Alonso controls it well on his chest. Luis Alonso puts a great ball through. Abdelmalek Barthez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
85.51
Neil Davidson threads the ball through to Jose Morales. Jose Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Willy Robin. Willy Robin heads the ball goalwards. Michael Simonsen manages to gather it effortlessly.
89.34
With imagination, Jose Morales plays the ball forward to Willy Robin. Willy Robin tries a spectacular long range effort but Michael Simonsen is on top of his game. Excellent save!
90.00
Yohan Horlaville clumsily knocks into Neil Ritchie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Ritchie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Abdelmalek Barthez 14 Luis Alonso 35, 40 Darius Bastin 53 Neil Ritchie 66 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Luis Alonso of Paris Saint-Germain |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mike Winterburn (GK)
7
2. Fabien Biancalani (DEF)
6
3. Mathieur Satorra (DEF)
6
4. Yohan Horlaville (DEF)
5
5. Alejandro Arias (MID)
6
6. Nuno Castro (MID)
6
7. Neil Davidson (MID)
6
8. Tomasz Bonilla (MID)
6
9. Jose Morales (ATT)
6
10. Willy Robin (ATT)
6
11. Alfredo Ortega (ATT)
6
12. Domenico Mundula (GK)
0
13. Alan Plowright (MID)
0
14. Miguel Ferron (ATT)
0
1. Michael Simonsen (GK)
6
2. Eddie Edworthy (DEF)
6
3. Yoann Rizzetto (DEF)
5
4. Oswaldo Toursel (DEF)
6
5. Daniel Mercado (DEF)
6
6. Neil Ritchie (MID)
7
7. Iago Careca (MID)
7
8. Luis Alonso (MID)
9
9. Darius Bastin (ATT)
8
10. Abdelmalek Barthez (ATT)
7
11. Greg Mortensen (ATT)
6
12. Alexander Sanchez (DEF)
0
13. Torsten Neuhaus (MID)
0
14. Wagneau Camadini (ATT)
0