Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade Armand Cesari where Bastia play host to AS Monaco. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bastia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ronald David.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bastia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ronald David.
0.00
0-0Bastia kick off and get the match underway!
6.30
0-0Garry Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Stanislas Padovani collects the pass. Stanislas Padovani shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Gerard Landais.
7.06
0-0It's a corner kick. Garry Hendry kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Gavin Thomson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
12.38
0-0Jean-Sebastien Maurice sees Mohammed Akinbiyi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mohammed Akinbiyi threads a neat ball through to Stanislas Padovani. Stanislas Padovani shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
16.01
Simon Janes flicks a high pass forward to Marc Heurlié who brings the ball under control. Marc Heurlié makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout whips in a cross ball towards Marc Heurlié. Marc Heurlié knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Orlando Keller gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
21.05
Carl Danic sees Carlos Dailly in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Dailly shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Orlando Keller!
22.46
0-0Zoltan Hognon hacks Kwami Porato from behind! The referee calls over Zoltan Hognon and shows him a yellow card! Kwami Porato hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.35
Simon Janes kicks a strong pass forward to Matt James. Matt James passes the ball forward to Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
28.20
0-0With a delightful solo run, Dianboto Vilatte stretches the opposition's defence. Dianboto Vilatte lofts in a cross ball towards Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Mohammed Akinbiyi and the loose ball is cleared up field.
36.09
Nordin Fertout brings the ball forward. Nordin Fertout lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Superb reactions from Orlando Keller. What a save!
38.22
Simon Janes threads the ball through to Dianboto Vilatte. Dianboto Vilatte flicks a high pass forward to Kwami Porato who brings the ball under control. Kwami Porato lofts in a cross ball towards Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout flicks the ball with his head but somehow Orlando Keller manages to keep it out.
39.21
0-0Carlos Dailly makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Dailly knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Orlando Keller who gathers it comfortably.
40.49
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.33
Simon Janes passes the ball forward to Dianboto Vilatte. Dianboto Vilatte flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Dailly holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Dailly lofts in a cross ball towards Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Orlando Keller reads it well. Great save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bastia appear unchanged since the first half. AS Monaco also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The second half starts with AS Monaco kicking off!
51.04
Garry Hendry makes a probing pass to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerard Landais who gathers it comfortably.
53.07
Marc Heurlié flicks a high pass forward. Carl Danic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Danic shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Orlando Keller. What a save!
57.20
0-1Simon Janes threads a neat ball through to Matt James. Matt James threads a neat ball through to Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Orlando Keller had no chance!! Goal for AS Monaco!
63.51
Stanislas Padovani catches Abdelmalek Ciechelsi on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Abdelmalek Ciechelsi runs off the knock.
65.57
0-1Gustavo Gallegos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout knocks in a cross ball towards Dianboto Vilatte. Zoltan Hognon clumsily knocks into Dianboto Vilatte. Penalty not given!!
75.50
Carl Danic takes it forward alone. Carl Danic plays a quick one-two with Carlos Dailly and rushes in on goal... Carl Danic shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
77.39
0-1Bastia appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.19
Marc Heurlié deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Orlando Keller.
79.58
Matt James takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Simon Janes strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AS Monaco!
81.10
AS Monaco are dictating the run of play here today.
83.54
0-2Jean-Sebastien Maurice clumsily knocks into Dianboto Vilatte. Jean-Sebastien Maurice is given a warning by the referee! Dianboto Vilatte hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Maurizio Mundula barges into Gustavo Gallegos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gustavo Gallegos stretches but gets up unharmed.
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
| Carlos Dailly 57 Simon Janes 80 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Orlando Keller (GK)
8
2. Mohammed Akinbiyi (DEF)
6
3. Jean-Sebastien Maurice (DEF)
6
4. Louis Pouget (DEF)
6
5. Zoltan Hognon (DEF)
5
6. Gabriel Galindo (MID)
6
7. Gonzalo Leroy (MID)
6
8. Garry Hendry (MID)
6
9. Gavin Thomson (MID)
6
10. Stanislas Padovani (ATT)
6
11. Maurizio Mundula (ATT)
5
12. Patrick Deschamps (GK)
0
13. Helder Faria (ATT)
0
14. Jo‘l Ferron (DEF)
0
1. Gerard Landais (GK)
6
2. Gustavo Gallegos (DEF)
6
3. Abdelmalek Ciechelsi (DEF)
6
4. Simon Janes (DEF)
8
5. Dianboto Vilatte (MID)
7
6. Marc Heurlié (MID)
6
7. Carl Danic (MID)
7
8. Matt James (MID)
7
9. Kwami Porato (ATT)
6
10. Carlos Dailly (ATT)
8
11. Nordin Fertout (ATT)
8
12. Valerio Aglietti (DEF)
0
13. Steffen Laudrup (MID)
0
14. Muzzy Izzet (ATT)
0