Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Le Havre AC. A crowd of 19,479 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Le Havre AC appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Yohan Weber.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Le Havre AC appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Yohan Weber.
0.00
0-0AS Saint-Étienne start the match!
2.28
0-0Abel Valente sees space and advances. Abel Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Ribeiro. Paulo Ribeiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
6.58
Adnan Souchard flicks a high pass forward. Pierre-Yves Regnault controls it well on his chest. Pierre-Yves Regnault skips past Paolo Kante! Pierre-Yves Regnault cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
9.42
0-0Adnan Souchard clumsily knocks into Alex Boutoille. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Boutoille stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.32
0-0Romero P. Bravo passes the ball forward to Paulo Ribeiro. Paulo Ribeiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alain Domoraud.
15.54
Enrico Di Cara flicks a high ball forward to Andy McNeill who takes it down. Andy McNeill knocks the ball forward to Paolo Minto. Paolo Minto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.32
0-0Samir Gerlach flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Kante who takes it down. Paolo Kante threads a neat ball through to Paulo Ribeiro. Paulo Ribeiro shoots from outside the area but Benedetto Sbaglia reads it well. Good save!
22.48
Rui Alves flicks a high pass forward. Adnan Souchard collects the pass. Adnan Souchard flicks a high pass forward. Yoann Combin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yoann Combin shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
27.29
Yoann Combin knocks the ball forward to Paolo Minto. Paolo Minto knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Regnault. Pierre-Yves Regnault heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.48
Adnan Souchard flicks a high pass forward. David Jay controls it well on his chest. David Jay finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
30.09
0-0Andy McNeill hacks Paolo Kante from behind! The referee brings Andy McNeill to one side and gives him a warning! Paolo Kante gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.58
Andy McNeill catches Paolo Kante on the ankles. The referee calls over Andy McNeill again and warns him to calm down! Paolo Kante runs off the knock.
38.56
Andy McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Adnan Souchard who takes it down. Adnan Souchard flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Minto who takes it down. Paolo Minto tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.47
Romero P. Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Alex Boutoille controls it well on his chest. Alex Boutoille lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Ribeiro. Paulo Ribeiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.52
Paolo Kante catches Andy McNeill on the ankles. The referee calls over Paolo Kante and shows him a yellow card! Andy McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Paolo Kante threads a neat ball through to Paulo Ribeiro. Paulo Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Laville. Marco Laville shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. Le Havre AC also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Saint-Étienne players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Le Havre AC start the second half!
47.57
Paolo Minto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adnan Souchard. Adnan Souchard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.15
Andy McNeill makes a simple pass to Paolo Minto. Paolo Minto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.18
Abel Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Gerlach. Samir Gerlach sees Alex Boutoille in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Boutoille knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Ribeiro. Paulo Ribeiro whips the ball goalwards with his head. Benedetto Sbaglia gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
57.38
Adnan Souchard knocks the ball to his team mate, Yoann Combin. Yoann Combin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.25
Abel Valente passes the ball forward to Paolo Kante. Paolo Kante threads a neat ball through to Paulo Ribeiro. Paulo Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Alex Boutoille. With a superhuman jump, Alex Boutoille connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.42
Romero P. Bravo comes in with a late challenge on Andy McNeill. The referee calls over Romero P. Bravo and shows him a yellow card! Andy McNeill carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.15
Abel Valente makes a beautiful solo run. Abel Valente threads a neat ball through to Alex Boutoille. Alex Boutoille lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Bravo. Romero P. Bravo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
65.18
0-0Samir Gerlach knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Bravo. Romero P. Bravo sees Alex Boutoille in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Boutoille lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Bravo. Romero P. Bravo whips the ball goalwards with his head. Andy McNeill sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
66.16
Paolo Minto knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Regnault. Pierre-Yves Regnault lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Minto. Paolo Minto makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Andres Carcedo!
71.47
Adnan Souchard flicks a high pass forward. Yoann Combin collects the pass. Yoann Combin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samir Gerlach.
72.39
Habib Lamouchi hacks Alex Boutoille from behind! The referee brings Habib Lamouchi to one side and gives him a warning! Alex Boutoille runs off the knock.
73.01
Enrico Di Cara flicks a high pass forward. Adnan Souchard controls it well on his chest. Adnan Souchard takes it forward alone. Adnan Souchard shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
77.49
Romero P. Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Alex Boutoille collects the pass. Alex Boutoille knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.48
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
84.28
Andy McNeill hits a low pass to Pierre-Yves Regnault. Pierre-Yves Regnault lofts in a cross ball towards Adnan Souchard. Adnan Souchard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
85.48
Abel Valente flicks a high pass forward to Romero P. Bravo who brings the ball neatly under control. Romero P. Bravo flicks a high ball forward to Alex Boutoille who takes it down. Alex Boutoille finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
87.25
Romero P. Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Kante collects the pass. Paolo Kante controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Benedetto Sbaglia!
89.46
Adnan Souchard advances with the ball. Adnan Souchard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Andres Carcedo effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Abel Valente of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andres Carcedo (GK)
8
2. Yann Sarr (DEF)
6
3. Abel Valente (DEF)
9
4. Samir Gerlach (DEF)
7
5. Arnauld Rothen (DEF)
6
6. Romero P. Bravo (MID)
7
7. Paolo Kante (MID)
7
8. Alex Boutoille (ATT)
7
9. Djibrill Boutabout (ATT)
6
10. Marco Laville (ATT)
6
11. Paulo Ribeiro (ATT)
7
12. Jero Suarez (DEF)
0
13. Roberto Munoz (ATT)
0
14. Jermaine Peckham (ATT)
0
1. Benedetto Sbaglia (GK)
8
2. Habib Lamouchi (DEF)
5
3. Rui Alves (DEF)
6
4. Alain Domoraud (DEF)
6
5. Enrico Di Cara (DEF)
6
6. Andy McNeill (MID)
8
7. Adnan Souchard (MID)
8
8. David Jay (ATT)
6
9. Pierre-Yves Regnault (MID)
7
10. Paolo Minto (ATT)
7
11. Yoann Combin (ATT)
6
12. Ivan Carcedo (GK)
0
13. Marques Pereira Chapuis (DEF)
0
14. Jonas Kauder (ATT)
0