Match Report
| AS Saint-Étienne | AS Saint-Étienne |  |  | SM Caen | SM Caen | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Danijel Bastien | D. Bastien |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 73 |  | Edwin Neeskens | E. Neeskens | |||||||||
| Raynald Bouzaienne | R. Bouzaienne | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 |  | Eduardo Martins | E. Martins | |||||||||
| Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith |  | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 |  | Stefan Klinsmann | S. Klinsmann | |||||||||
| Fabio Guel | F. Guel | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Ahmed Chapuis | A. Chapuis | |||||||||
| Thomas Linke | T. Linke | | 55 | D | | 5 | | M | 76 | | Angelo Wimbée | A. Wimbée | |||||||||
| Lucio Acosta | L. Acosta |  | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 75 |  | Alex Mokrani | A. Mokrani | |||||||||
| Youssouf Papin | Y. Papin | | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 73 |  | James Bridge | J. Bridge | |||||||||
| Matthieu Ferron | M. Ferron | | 64 | M | | 8 | | M | 71 |  | Roberto Lalas | R. Lalas | |||||||||
| Craig Davidson | C. Davidson | | 75 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 |  | Mariano Ferron | M. Ferron | |||||||||
| Patrick Rémy | P. Rémy | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 |  | Jurek Boniek | J. Boniek | |||||||||
| Alberto Ferreira | A. Ferreira | | 70 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 | | Arnold Evers | A. Evers | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to SM Caen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0SM Caen kick off!
2.19
0-0Stefan Klinsmann passes the ball forward to James Bridge. James Bridge takes it forward alone. James Bridge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Danijel Bastien!
3.42
0-0SM Caen are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
22.57
Roberto Lalas passes the ball forward to Jurek Boniek. Jurek Boniek whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Evers. Arnold Evers flicks the ball with his head but somehow Danijel Bastien manages to keep it out.
24.18
0-0Lucio Acosta flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Rémy. Patrick Rémy tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
26.51
Fabio Guel makes a probing pass to Lucio Acosta. Lucio Acosta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson plays a perfect one-two with Patrick Rémy and rushes in on goal... Craig Davidson takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Edwin Neeskens!
27.09
1-0Matthieu Ferron kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Ferreira. Alberto Ferreira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.42
1-0Lucio Acosta threads the ball through to Alberto Ferreira. Alberto Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Craig Davidson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.46
AS Saint-Étienne are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate SM Caen's defence.
39.38
Youssouf Papin knocks the ball forward to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Ferreira. Alberto Ferreira powers a header at goal. Alberto Ferreira scores for AS Saint-Étienne!!
44.50
Alex Mokrani makes a simple pass to Jurek Boniek. Jurek Boniek shoots from outside the area. Danijel Bastien easily smothers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off!
47.07
Youssouf Papin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Edwin Neeskens manages to gather it comfortably.
49.58
James Bridge takes it forward alone. James Bridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jurek Boniek but the linesman indicates offside!
51.51
Thomas Linke flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthieu Ferron. Matthieu Ferron passes the ball forward to Alberto Ferreira. Alberto Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance but Edwin Neeskens is on top of it.
54.30
Stefan Klinsmann passes the ball forward to James Bridge. James Bridge passes the ball forward to Mariano Ferron. Mariano Ferron plays a perfect one-two with Jurek Boniek and rushes in on goal... Mariano Ferron shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Danijel Bastien easily smothers it!
57.19
2-0Lucio Acosta catches Roberto Lalas on the ankles. Lucio Acosta is given a warning by the referee! Roberto Lalas gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.04
2-0Ahmed Chapuis barges into Patrick Rémy. The referee calls over Ahmed Chapuis and warns him to calm down! Patrick Rémy runs off the knock.
60.35
Fabio Guel brings the ball forward. Fabio Guel threads the ball through to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Edwin Neeskens is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.21
Roberto Lalas knocks the ball forward to Arnold Evers. Arnold Evers shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
72.03
Fabio Guel hoofs the ball up the pitch. Alberto Ferreira plays a perfect one-two with Craig Davidson and rushes in on goal... Alberto Ferreira shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Edwin Neeskens easily smothers it!
73.23
Billy Naysmith clumsily knocks into Arnold Evers. Billy Naysmith is warned by the referee! Arnold Evers stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.30
Angelo Wimbée knocks the ball forward to Mariano Ferron. Mariano Ferron goes all the way! Mariano Ferron makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Danijel Bastien had no chance!! Goal for SM Caen!
81.51
Lucio Acosta barges into James Bridge. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! James Bridge grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.28
Youssouf Papin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Ferreira. Alberto Ferreira goes all the way! Alberto Ferreira rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Edwin Neeskens.
84.45
Alex Mokrani flicks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Boniek. Jurek Boniek shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
85.53
Alex Mokrani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnold Evers. Arnold Evers whips in a cross ball towards Mariano Ferron. Mariano Ferron heads the ball goalwards but Danijel Bastien is on top of it.
87.32
Raynald Bouzaienne decides to run forward with the ball. Raynald Bouzaienne makes a simple pass to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson makes a probing pass to Alberto Ferreira. Alberto Ferreira shoots from just inside the box but somehow Edwin Neeskens manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alberto Ferreira 27, 39 Craig Davidson 60 | Mariano Ferron 78 |