Match Report
| Dundee | Dundee |  |  | AS Saint-Étienne | AS Saint-Étienne | ||||||||||||||||
| DARREN Nicholls | DARREN Nicholls | manager | Cristi Anghel | Cristi Anghel | |||||||||||||||||
| Pascal Dah Zadi | P. Dah Zadi |  | 82 | G |  |  | 1 | | | G | 84 |  | Ian Greaves | I. Greaves | |||||||
| Hachemi Boulmerka | H. Boulmerka |  | 80 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 |  | Kevin Schröder | K. Schröder | |||||||||
| Lucas Sáez | L. Sáez |  | 79 | D | | 3 | | D | 76 |  | Stephen Hendry | S. Hendry | |||||||||
| Tracy Wingert | T. Wingert |  | 75 | D | | 4 | | D | 75 |  | Vincenzo Bernardini | V. Bernardini | |||||||||
| Jan Koch | J. Koch |  | 90 | M | | 5 | | M | 76 | | Markus Dörner | M. Dörner | |||||||||
| Zeljko Sterjovski | Z. Sterjovski |  | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Lucas Fuentes | L. Fuentes | |||||||||
| Danny Emerton | D. Emerton | | 91 | M | | 7 | | M | 81 |  | Ruby Govou | R. Govou | |||||||||
| Daichi Fujita | D. Fujita |  | 84 | M | | 8 | | M | 79 | | Vincenzo Maiuri | V. Maiuri | |||||||||
| Ian Todd | I. Todd | | 78 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 | | Craig Hendry | C. Hendry | |||||||||
| Juan Miller | J. Miller |  | 79 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 | | Morgan Varricchio | M. Varricchio | |||||||||
| Niklas Kolk | N. Kolk |  | 81 | A | | 11 | | A | 73 | | Mark Ferrante | M. Ferrante | |||||||||
| Axel Sosa | A. Sosa |  | 93 | M | | 12 | | D | 31 | | Del Riza | D. Riza | |||||||||
| Wallace Cox | W. Cox | | 87 | A | | 13 | | D | 27 | | Fabrice Ripoll | F. Ripoll | |||||||||
| Dmitri Netto | D. Netto |  | 98 | M | | 14 | | M | 38 |  | Pedro Barros | P. Barros | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Dens Park where Dundee play AS Saint-Étienne in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. A crowd of 18,014 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee and AS Saint-Étienne are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giuseppe Boniface.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee and AS Saint-Étienne are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giuseppe Boniface.
0.00
0-0AS Saint-Étienne kick off and get the match underway!
9.04
0-0Lucas Sáez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daichi Fujita. Daichi Fujita passes the ball forward to Niklas Kolk. Niklas Kolk threads the ball through into the box. Stephen Hendry catches Ian Todd on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
12.07
0-0Danny Emerton makes a probing pass to Niklas Kolk. Niklas Kolk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.41
0-0Lucas Sáez kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Emerton. Danny Emerton threads the ball through to Juan Miller. Juan Miller whips in a cross ball towards Niklas Kolk. Niklas Kolk whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Kevin Schröder.
15.56
0-0Zeljko Sterjovski takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Lucas Fuentes gets to the ball and clears it up field.
18.21
Danny Emerton makes a simple pass to Juan Miller. Juan Miller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.35
0-1Markus Dörner flicks a high pass forward. Morgan Varricchio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morgan Varricchio hits a low pass to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.50
Tracy Wingert hits a low pass to Jan Koch. Jan Koch flicks a high pass forward. Juan Miller controls it well on his chest. Juan Miller runs straight at the defence! Kevin Schröder barges into Juan Miller. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
27.15
0-1Vincenzo Bernardini comes in with a late challenge on Niklas Kolk. Vincenzo Bernardini is warned by the referee! Niklas Kolk runs off the knock.
33.47
Zeljko Sterjovski flicks a high pass forward. Niklas Kolk controls it well on his chest. Niklas Kolk lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Miller. Juan Miller directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.24
1-1Zeljko Sterjovski flicks a high pass forward to Juan Miller who brings the ball under control. Juan Miller knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Todd. Ian Todd directs the ball goalwards with his head but Ian Greaves is on top of it.
39.56
Lucas Fuentes chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Dah Zadi who gathers it comfortably.
40.58
Lucas Fuentes flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante rushes past Lucas Sáez! Mark Ferrante rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Dundee kick off!
51.28
Stephen Hendry arcs the ball upfield. Mark Ferrante threads a neat ball through to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Pascal Dah Zadi had no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
57.26
Danny Emerton flicks a high pass forward. Niklas Kolk controls it well on his chest. Niklas Kolk whips in a cross ball towards Ian Todd. With a superhuman jump, Ian Todd connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Stephen Hendry. Excellent block.
59.46
Ruby Govou flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hendry collects the pass. Craig Hendry shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Pascal Dah Zadi.
63.36
Danny Emerton threads the ball through to Juan Miller. Juan Miller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincenzo Bernardini.
65.35
Tracy Wingert hits a low pass to Zeljko Sterjovski. Zeljko Sterjovski makes a beautiful solo run. Zeljko Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Miller. Juan Miller outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
69.29
Jan Koch knocks the ball forward to Niklas Kolk. Niklas Kolk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Bernardini.
72.10
Lucas Sáez flicks the ball to his team mate, Zeljko Sterjovski. Zeljko Sterjovski threads the ball through to Niklas Kolk. Niklas Kolk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.54
1-3Markus Dörner plays the ball forward to Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hendry controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Craig Hendry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.01
Vincenzo Bernardini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante tries a spectacular long range effort but Pascal Dah Zadi is on top of his game. Great save!
84.48
Zeljko Sterjovski plays the ball forward to Juan Miller. Juan Miller knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Todd. Ian Todd makes a looping header on goal. Ian Greaves effortlessly punches it away to safety.
87.39
Danny Emerton makes a simple pass to Juan Miller. Juan Miller knocks in a cross ball towards Niklas Kolk. Niklas Kolk rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
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
| Juan Miller 33 | Craig Hendry 21, 51 Mark Ferrante 41 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Hendry of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pascal Dah Zadi (GK)
6
2. Hachemi Boulmerka (DEF)
6
3. Lucas Sáez (DEF)
6
4. Tracy Wingert (DEF)
6
5. Jan Koch (MID)
6
6. Zeljko Sterjovski (MID)
7
7. Danny Emerton (MID)
7
8. Daichi Fujita (MID)
6
9. Ian Todd (ATT)
6
10. Juan Miller (ATT)
8
11. Niklas Kolk (ATT)
7
12. Axel Sosa (MID)
0
13. Wallace Cox (ATT)
0
14. Dmitri Netto (MID)
0
1. Ian Greaves (GK)
7
2. Kevin Schröder (DEF)
6
3. Stephen Hendry (DEF)
6
4. Vincenzo Bernardini (DEF)
6
5. Markus Dörner (MID)
6
6. Lucas Fuentes (MID)
7
7. Ruby Govou (MID)
6
8. Vincenzo Maiuri (MID)
6
9. Craig Hendry (ATT)
9
10. Morgan Varricchio (ATT)
6
11. Mark Ferrante (ATT)
9
12. Del Riza (DEF)
0
13. Fabrice Ripoll (DEF)
0
14. Pedro Barros (MID)
0