Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to OGC Nice. A crowd of 18,170 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AS Saint-Étienne and OGC Nice are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Duran.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AS Saint-Étienne and OGC Nice are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Duran.
0.00
0-0AS Saint-Étienne kick off the first half!
2.18
0-0Thomas Jaschke flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Ginestra. Mauro Ginestra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.24
0-0Anthony Price flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Jaschke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Jaschke whips in a cross ball towards Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Mustapha Valéry manages to keep it out.
4.27
David Meidt flicks the ball to his team mate, Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.43
0-0Claude Levet flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Kroupi-Zahi who takes it down. Edgar Kroupi-Zahi threads a neat ball through to Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano lofts in a cross ball towards Mauro Ginestra. Mauro Ginestra beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent block by Vincent El Idrisi!
18.06
0-0With vision, Vincent El Idrisi picks a pass forward to Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Meidt but he's offside!
20.34
Vincent El Idrisi threads a neat ball through to Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Jouault. Jean-Christophe Jouault makes a convincing header. Diego Hermans manages to gather it comfortably.
22.17
0-0Anthony Price hacks Jean-Christophe Jouault from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean-Christophe Jouault stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.09
0-1Duccio Sergi flicks a high pass forward. Mark Van Mol collects the pass. Mark Van Mol knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Jaschke. Thomas Jaschke directs the ball goalwards with his head. Mustapha Valéry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.51
Claude Levet kicks a strong pass forward to Duccio Sergi. Duccio Sergi hits a low pass to Edgar Kroupi-Zahi. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Edgar Kroupi-Zahi provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
33.32
Sebastiao Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano runs straight at the opposition's defence. Franceco Mezzano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dado Sarr.
34.39
0-1Duccio Sergi barges into Vincent El Idrisi. The referee warns Duccio Sergi to calm down! Vincent El Idrisi runs off the knock.
34.39
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.03
Vincent El Idrisi clumsily knocks into Claude Levet. Vincent El Idrisi is shown the yellow card! Claude Levet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.34
Duccio Sergi comes in with a late challenge on David Meidt. Duccio Sergi is given another warning by the referee! David Meidt stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.54
Mark Van Mol comes in with a late challenge on Vincent El Idrisi. The referee warns Mark Van Mol to calm down! Vincent El Idrisi runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. OGC Nice also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and OGC Nice kick off!
48.39
Duccio Sergi flicks a high pass forward. Mark Van Mol holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mark Van Mol whips in a cross ball towards Duccio Sergi. Duccio Sergi heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
51.26
Edwin Diasalmeida threads a neat ball through to Jean-Christophe Jouault. Jean-Christophe Jouault whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun makes a convincing header. It's there!! Diego Hermans has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.42
1-2Duccio Sergi advances with the ball. Duccio Sergi shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
57.01
Duccio Sergi threads the ball through to Mauro Ginestra. Mauro Ginestra lofts in a cross ball towards Duccio Sergi. Duccio Sergi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mustapha Valéry with no chance!! Goal for OGC Nice!
60.09
1-3OGC Nice have made 2 substitutions with Marc Sachs replacing Claude Levet and Gionatha Pane replacing Franceco Mezzano .
61.13
Edwin Diasalmeida makes a simple pass to Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Diego Hermans manages to keep it out.
63.00
1-3Vincent El Idrisi clumsily knocks into Sebastiao Ferreira. Vincent El Idrisi is given a warning by the referee! Sebastiao Ferreira grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.49
Marc Sachs threads a neat ball through to Duccio Sergi. With a delightful solo run, Duccio Sergi stretches the opposition's defence. Duccio Sergi lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Jaschke. Thomas Jaschke beats his man to it with a header but Mustapha Valéry is on top of it.
72.34
Edwin Diasalmeida hacks Edgar Kroupi-Zahi from behind! Edwin Diasalmeida is warned by the referee! Edgar Kroupi-Zahi stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.06
Edwin Diasalmeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi knocks the ball to his team mate, David Meidt. David Meidt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastiao Ferreira.
75.43
Alcaly Balde threads the ball through to Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi flicks a high pass forward. David Meidt collects the pass. David Meidt whips in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec connects with a diving header. Diego Hermans effortlessly punches it away to safety.
77.12
AS Saint-Étienne have made 3 substitutions with Jo‘l Grégorini replacing Alcaly Balde, Ulrich Blondeau replacing David Meidt and Zoumana Tamazout replacing Jean-Christophe Jouault .OGC Nice have made a substitution with Gavin Gemmell replacing Duccio Sergi .
78.21
Dado Sarr flicks a high ball forward to Vincent El Idrisi who takes it down. Vincent El Idrisi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Vincent El Idrisi lofts in a cross ball towards Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl beats his man to it with a header but Diego Hermans reads it well. Good keeping!
79.40
Ulrich Blondeau changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ulrich Blondeau knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Hermans who gathers it comfortably.
89.19
Gavin Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Jaschke collects the pass. Thomas Jaschke whips in a cross ball towards Gionatha Pane. Gionatha Pane makes a deft header. Mustapha Valéry didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
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
| Gabriel Salaun 51 | Thomas Jaschke 26 Duccio Sergi 48, 57 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mustapha Valéry (GK)
7
2. Dado Sarr (DEF)
6
3. Sabri Guyot (DEF)
6
4. Alcaly Balde (DEF)
6
5. Edwin Diasalmeida (DEF)
6
6. David Meidt (MID)
6
7. Vincent El Idrisi (MID)
7
8. Oswaldo Gourvennec (ATT)
6
9. Gabriel Salaun (ATT)
7
10. Jean-Christophe Jouault (ATT)
6
11. Rolf Voitl (ATT)
6
12. Jo‘l Grégorini (DEF)
6
13. Ulrich Blondeau (MID)
6
14. Zoumana Tamazout (ATT)
6
1. Diego Hermans (GK)
7
2. Anthony Price (DEF)
5
3. Claude Levet (DEF)
6
4. Sebastiao Ferreira (DEF)
6
5. Camilo Castillo (DEF)
6
6. Thomas Jaschke (MID)
8
7. Duccio Sergi (MID)
9
8. Mauro Ginestra (ATT)
6
9. Franceco Mezzano (ATT)
6
10. Edgar Kroupi-Zahi (ATT)
6
11. Mark Van Mol (ATT)
7
12. Marc Sachs (DEF)
6
13. Gavin Gemmell (MID)
6
14. Gionatha Pane (ATT)
6