Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play Queen of the South in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Queen of the South lead by 3-1 from the first leg. A crowd of 14,351 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AS Saint-Étienne and Queen of the South are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by .
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AS Saint-Étienne and Queen of the South are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by .
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne get the match underway!
2.12
0-0Matt James changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matt James knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange connects with a diving header. Mustapha Valéry gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
4.11
0-0Ulrich Blondeau sees a break and surges forward. Ulrich Blondeau tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.57
Matt James threads a neat ball through to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
9.27
Kevin Riza threads the ball through to Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn lofts in a cross ball towards Matt James. Matt James gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Mustapha Valéry easily picks it out of the air!
15.25
1-0Vincent El Idrisi flicks a high ball forward to Zoumana Tamazout who takes it down. Zoumana Tamazout whips in a cross ball towards Ulrich Blondeau. Ulrich Blondeau makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.17
With a delightful solo run, Ulrich Blondeau stretches the opposition's defence. Ulrich Blondeau shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
20.33
1-0Matt James knocks the ball forward to Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dado Sarr.
22.52
1-0Vincent El Idrisi threads a neat ball through to Ulrich Blondeau. Ulrich Blondeau kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Salaun but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.33
Alcaly Balde makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincent El Idrisi. With some swift thinking, Vincent El Idrisi plays the ball forward to Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.06
Matt James knocks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.04
Vincent El Idrisi makes a probing pass to Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Sejii Kaita.
34.51
1-0Vincent El Idrisi passes the ball forward to Zoumana Tamazout. Zoumana Tamazout lofts in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Gourvennec. Kevin Riza comes in with a late challenge on Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec appeals for a penalty! Given!!
34.51
1-0The referee points to the spot..
36.19
Oswaldo Gourvennec slowly runs up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.19
Edwin Diasalmeida makes a beautiful solo run. Edwin Diasalmeida threads the ball through to Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun shoots from distance. Good keeping from Sejii Kaita as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
41.26
It's a corner kick. Vincent El Idrisi loops the ball over to the far post. Dado Sarr tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
42.35
Kevin Riza changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Riza shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.23
Stephen James threads the ball through to Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Mustapha Valéry gets down and covers it.
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. Queen of the South also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Queen of the South kick off!
47.52
Kevin Riza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt James. Matt James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Mustapha Valéry. Excellent save.
53.03
Vincent El Idrisi flicks a high pass forward. Oswaldo Gourvennec controls it well on his chest. Oswaldo Gourvennec lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.48
Garry Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Riza. Kevin Riza knocks the ball forward to Stephen James. Stephen James finds some space and shoots from distance. Mustapha Valéry gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
59.39
Vincent El Idrisi knocks the ball to his team mate, Zoumana Tamazout. Zoumana Tamazout shoots from 20 yards. Sejii Kaita gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
60.19
Scott Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Stephen James. Stephen James lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Lange. Jakob Lange is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Mustapha Valéry reads it well. Good save!
61.11
Kevin Riza flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
65.12
Vincent El Idrisi makes a probing pass to Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun edges inside the box! Gabriel Salaun rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sejii Kaita with no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
69.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Riza plays the ball forward to Stephen James. Stephen James whips in a cross ball towards Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
72.08
4-0Kevin Riza clumsily knocks into Vincent El Idrisi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vincent El Idrisi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Oswaldo Gourvennec plays the ball forward to Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun whips in a cross ball towards Ulrich Blondeau. Ulrich Blondeau directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
77.19
5-0AS Saint-Étienne have made 3 substitutions with Antoine Fontaine replacing Alcaly Balde, Jean-Christophe Jouault replacing Oswaldo Gourvennec and Leonardo Fayolle replacing Zoumana Tamazout .
78.26
Vincent El Idrisi hits a low pass to Jean-Christophe Jouault. Jean-Christophe Jouault knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.31
Antoine Fontaine threads a neat ball through to Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Riza.
84.46
Antoine Fontaine makes a simple pass to Ulrich Blondeau. Ulrich Blondeau flicks a high pass forward to Vincent El Idrisi who brings the ball under control. Vincent El Idrisi advances inside the box! Vincent El Idrisi shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Sejii Kaita.
85.22
5-0It's a corner kick. Vincent El Idrisi kicks a low ball out wide. Aziz Guillou steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
87.39
Ulrich Blondeau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
89.32
Sabri Guyot threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun flicks the ball to his team mate, Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Veloso.
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
| Ulrich Blondeau 15, 73 Oswaldo Gourvennec 36 (p) Gabriel Salaun 53, 65 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Salaun of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mustapha Valéry (GK)
8
2. Dado Sarr (DEF)
6
3. Sabri Guyot (DEF)
6
4. Alcaly Balde (DEF)
6
5. Edwin Diasalmeida (DEF)
6
6. Ulrich Blondeau (MID)
9
7. Vincent El Idrisi (MID)
8
8. Oswaldo Gourvennec (ATT)
6
9. Gabriel Salaun (ATT)
9
10. Zoumana Tamazout (ATT)
6
11. Rolf Voitl (ATT)
6
12. Antoine Fontaine (DEF)
6
13. Jean-Christophe Jouault (ATT)
6
14. Leonardo Fayolle (ATT)
6
1. Sejii Kaita (GK)
7
2. Garry Burley (DEF)
6
3. Aziz Guillou (DEF)
6
4. Malte Ahrens (DEF)
6
5. Jorge Veloso (DEF)
6
6. Matt James (MID)
6
7. Kevin Riza (MID)
6
8. Scott Dalglish (ATT)
6
9. Rainer Kühn (ATT)
6
10. Jakob Lange (ATT)
6
11. Stephen James (ATT)
6
12. Colin Baird (DEF)
0
13. Andy Gough (MID)
0
14. Duncan Liddell (ATT)
0