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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play Chamois Niortais in this league cup game. A crowd of 16,239 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by AndrŽ Martin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by AndrŽ Martin.
0.00
0-0AS Saint-Étienne kick off the first half!
2.21
0-0Markus Dörner flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hendry collects the pass. Craig Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.14
0-0Kevin Schröder decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Schröder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Djezon Zeitoun manages to keep it out.
8.35
0-0Stephen Johnstone sees Djamel Vilda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Djamel Vilda passes the ball forward to Manfa Zaidan. Manfa Zaidan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.42
Nick Bomers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.32
Nick Bomers flicks a high pass forward. Mark Ferrante collects the pass. Mark Ferrante lofts in a cross ball towards Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius flicks the ball with his head. Djezon Zeitoun didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.57
Nick Bomers flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hendry controls it well on his chest. Craig Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. AS Saint-Étienne are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
14.42
Kevin Schröder pushes mid-way up the pitch. Kevin Schröder makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Schröder controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.15
Quim Postiga threads a neat ball through to Claudio Ruiz. Claudio Ruiz plays the ball forward to Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu shoots from long range but it is miles over!
20.28
Stephen Johnstone hits a low pass to Claudio Ruiz. Claudio Ruiz hits a low pass to Lauren Bisan-E. Mercier. Lauren Bisan-E. Mercier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Linke who gathers it comfortably.
22.44
Kevin Schröder makes a simple pass to Nick Bomers. Nick Bomers flicks a high pass forward. Hesekiel Wegelius holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hesekiel Wegelius knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.43
Madjid Assignon makes a strong solo run forward. Madjid Assignon sees a break and surges forward. Madjid Assignon lofts in a cross ball towards Lauren Bisan-E. Mercier. Lauren Bisan-E. Mercier makes a deft header but Jan Linke is on top of it.
30.47
1-0Kevin Schröder surges forward with the ball. Kevin Schröder makes a simple pass to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry makes a probing pass between the defence to Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione takes a shot at goal. Djezon Zeitoun is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.08
Madjid Assignon chips the ball to his team mate, Numo Colling. Numo Colling chips the ball to his team mate, Manfa Zaidan. Manfa Zaidan shoots from outside the area but somehow Jan Linke manages to keep it out.
42.40
Nick Bomers flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hendry controls it well on his chest. Craig Hendry edges inside the box! Craig Hendry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
44.54
Nick Bomers flicks a high pass forward to Hesekiel Wegelius who brings the ball under control. Hesekiel Wegelius shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
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. Chamois Niortais have changed their lineup with Paulo Costa replacing Stephen Johnstone and Richard Boucher replacing Lauren Bisan-E. Mercier. The Chamois Niortais players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Chamois Niortais get the second half underway!
47.22
Vincenzo Bernardini plays the ball forward to Nick Bomers. Nick Bomers decides to run forward with the ball. Nick Bomers knocks in a cross ball towards Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Ali Debes plays the ball forward to Djamel Vilda. Djamel Vilda flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Boucher. Richard Boucher makes a simple pass, allowing Manfa Zaidan to run into the box. Manfa Zaidan takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Jan Linke. What a great pair of hands!
54.18
Nick Bomers flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hendry collects the pass. Craig Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
55.28
Djamel Vilda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
57.06
Claudio Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
60.29
1-0AS Saint-Étienne have made 2 substitutions with Ruby Govou replacing Nick Bomers and Morgan Varricchio replacing Craig Hendry .Chamois Niortais have made a substitution with Nestor Grimaldi replacing Djamel Vilda and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.31
1-0Claudio Ruiz comes in with a late challenge on Ruby Govou. The referee calls over Claudio Ruiz and warns him to calm down! Ruby Govou stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.31
Markus Dörner hits a low pass to Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paulo Costa.
71.12
Claudio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Nestor Grimaldi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nestor Grimaldi finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.50
Madjid Assignon passes the ball forward to Claudio Ruiz. Claudio Ruiz hits a low pass to Richard Boucher. Richard Boucher finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Jan Linke. What a save!
79.36
Madjid Assignon flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Ruiz who brings the ball under control. Claudio Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Boucher. Richard Boucher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
81.21
Ruby Govou flicks a high pass forward. Mark Ferrante collects the pass. Mark Ferrante knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Madjid Assignon.
83.33
Markus Dörner barges into Claudio Ruiz. Markus Dörner is warned by the referee! Claudio Ruiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.18
Quim Postiga barges into Morgan Varricchio. The referee calls over Quim Postiga and warns him to calm down! Morgan Varricchio stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.43
Markus Dörner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.03
Numo Colling knocks the ball forward to Nestor Grimaldi. Nestor Grimaldi lofts in a cross ball towards Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
1-0Ali Debes clumsily knocks into Mark Ferrante. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mark Ferrante runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for 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. Jan Linke (GK)
8
2. Tomek Dudek (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Schröder (DEF)
8
4. Stephen Hendry (DEF)
6
5. Vincenzo Bernardini (DEF)
6
6. Markus Dörner (MID)
6
7. Nick Bomers (MID)
8
8. Craig Hendry (ATT)
8
9. Mark Ferrante (ATT)
6
10. Mirco Castiglione (ATT)
8
11. Hesekiel Wegelius (ATT)
6
12. Matthew Howells (DEF)
0
13. Ruby Govou (MID)
6
14. Morgan Varricchio (ATT)
6
1. Djezon Zeitoun (GK)
7
2. Ali Debes (DEF)
5
3. Stephen Johnstone (DEF)
6
4. Madjid Assignon (DEF)
8
5. Quim Postiga (DEF)
6
6. Numo Colling (MID)
6
7. Claudio Ruiz (MID)
7
8. Djamel Vilda (MID)
6
9. Aboubacar Neveu (ATT)
6
10. Manfa Zaidan (ATT)
6
11. Lauren Bisan-E. Mercier (ATT)
6
12. Paulo Costa (MID)
6
13. Nestor Grimaldi (MID)
6
14. Richard Boucher (ATT)
6