Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play SV Werder Bremen in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. AS Saint-Étienne lead by 2-1 from the first leg. A crowd of 15,311 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
0.00
0-0AS Saint-Étienne get the match underway!
3.55
0-0Fadel Boucher flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Veurink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bryan Veurink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.08
1-0Vincent El Idrisi flicks a high pass forward to Oswaldo Gourvennec who brings the ball under control. Oswaldo Gourvennec knocks in a cross ball towards Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.54
1-0Ulrich Blondeau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.05
1-0Vincent El Idrisi chips the ball to his team mate, Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl lofts in a cross ball towards Ulrich Blondeau. Ulrich Blondeau powers a header at goal. Ernesto Canales punches it away to safety.
15.06
Vincent El Idrisi flicks the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Blondeau. Ulrich Blondeau plays a scrappy one-two with Rolf Voitl and advances towards the goal... Ulrich Blondeau tries a spectacular strike but Ernesto Canales is on top of it.
18.11
Vincent El Idrisi threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun whips in a cross ball towards Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ernesto Canales with no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
21.22
Ulrich Blondeau flicks the ball to his team mate, Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
24.18
Ulrich Blondeau flicks a high ball forward to Edwin Diasalmeida who takes it down. Edwin Diasalmeida threads the ball through to Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl knocks the ball to his team mate, Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Ernesto Canales smothers it!
27.43
Alcaly Balde passes the ball forward to Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun kicks a strong pass forward to Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl lofts in a cross ball towards Ulrich Blondeau. Ulrich Blondeau makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
28.33
Vincent El Idrisi threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Jouault. Jean-Christophe Jouault outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Ernesto Canales manages to gather it comfortably.
30.27
Ulrich Blondeau knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun rushes past Nikolas Welter! Gabriel Salaun cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
33.31
Simão Galindo knocks the ball forward to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Mustapha Valéry manages to gather it.
38.50
Sabri Guyot surges forward with the ball. Sabri Guyot knocks the ball forward to Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl shoots from 25 yards but Ernesto Canales reads it well. Good save!
42.38
Oswaldo Gourvennec flicks a high pass forward. Rolf Voitl controls it well on his chest. Rolf Voitl whips in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Ernesto Canales!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Werder Bremen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen get the second half underway!
49.28
51.32
Jonas Prantl plays the ball forward to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
59.53
Nikolas Welter sees Luis Davila in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Davila flicks a high ball forward to Luis Rego who takes it down. Luis Rego shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.20
Ulrich Blondeau knocks the ball to his team mate, Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
66.44
Sabri Guyot flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Salaun who takes it down. Gabriel Salaun plays a one-two with Ulrich Blondeau and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Salaun looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Ernesto Canales!
69.18
Vincent El Idrisi plays the ball forward to Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Jouault. Jean-Christophe Jouault heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
72.35
3-0Vincent El Idrisi threads the ball through to Jean-Christophe Jouault. Jean-Christophe Jouault whips in a cross ball towards Rolf Voitl. Oscar Castaneda clumsily knocks into Rolf Voitl. Penalty not given!!
73.05
Simão Galindo decides to run forward with the ball. Simão Galindo makes a probing pass between the defence to Kevin Todd. Alcaly Balde comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
75.21
Vincent El Idrisi hits a low pass to Jean-Christophe Jouault. Jean-Christophe Jouault whips in a cross ball towards Vincent El Idrisi. With a superhuman jump, Vincent El Idrisi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.21
4-0AS Saint-Étienne have made 3 substitutions with Antoine Fontaine replacing Alcaly Balde, Pascal King replacing Ulrich Blondeau and Zoumana Tamazout replacing Jean-Christophe Jouault .
79.11
Pascal King flicks a high ball forward to Zoumana Tamazout who takes it down. Zoumana Tamazout shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.11
Fadel Boucher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
83.41
Luis Rego knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd knocks in a cross ball towards Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
84.19
4-0Pascal King clumsily knocks into Jonas Prantl. The referee warns Pascal King to calm down! Jonas Prantl stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.09
Antoine Fontaine kicks a strong pass forward to Edwin Diasalmeida. Seeing a gap ahead, Edwin Diasalmeida plays the ball forward to Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec skips past Nikolas Welter! Oswaldo Gourvennec tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.19
4-0Simão Galindo catches Pascal King on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pascal King runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mustapha Valéry (GK)
6
2. Dado Sarr (DEF)
6
3. Sabri Guyot (DEF)
6
4. Alcaly Balde (DEF)
6
5. Edwin Diasalmeida (DEF)
6
6. Ulrich Blondeau (MID)
7
7. Vincent El Idrisi (MID)
8
8. Oswaldo Gourvennec (ATT)
8
9. Gabriel Salaun (ATT)
7
10. Jean-Christophe Jouault (ATT)
8
11. Rolf Voitl (ATT)
9
12. Antoine Fontaine (DEF)
6
13. Pascal King (MID)
6
14. Zoumana Tamazout (ATT)
6
1. Ernesto Canales (GK)
8
2. Jamie Priestley (DEF)
6
3. Nikolas Welter (DEF)
6
4. Jonas Prantl (DEF)
6
5. Oscar Castaneda (DEF)
6
6. Simão Galindo (MID)
6
7. Fadel Boucher (MID)
6
8. Luis Davila (MID)
6
9. Kevin Todd (ATT)
6
10. Bryan Veurink (ATT)
6
11. Luis Rego (ATT)
6
12. Jermaine Unsworth (MID)
0
13. Armin Rummenigge (MID)
0
14. Christian Nyarko (ATT)
0