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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to FC Gueugnon. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AS Saint-Étienne and FC Gueugnon are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Wallème.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AS Saint-Étienne and FC Gueugnon are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Wallème.
0.00
0-0FC Gueugnon kick off and get the first half underway!
2.37
1-0Lucas Fuentes knocks the ball to his team mate, Filippo Bonfiglio. Filippo Bonfiglio whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Birindelli. Paolo Birindelli beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.16
1-0Showing composure, Pedro Barros plays the ball forward to Paolo Birindelli. Paolo Birindelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Numo Malm gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
8.43
Jean-Sebastien Ferrier hits a low pass to Ulrich Fischer. Ulrich Fischer shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Pascal Van Den Berg keeps it out!
9.57
1-0Pedro Barros flicks a high pass forward. Filippo Bonfiglio controls it well on his chest. Filippo Bonfiglio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.57
Jean-Sebastien Ferrier knocks the ball forward to Mansour Queiros. Mansour Queiros shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Pascal Van Den Berg smothers it!
18.57
1-0Rio Wright knocks the ball forward to Cesar Loureiro. Cesar Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Ulrich Fischer. Ulrich Fischer knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
21.53
Rio Wright threads the ball through to Cesar Loureiro. Cesar Loureiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.41
Pedro Barros flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Birindelli collects the pass. Paolo Birindelli whips in a cross ball towards Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Numo Malm.
27.35
1-0It's a corner kick. Paolo Birindelli loops the ball over to the far post. Edwin Abbas gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
32.07
Fernando Mario Sekli knocks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Loureiro. Cesar Loureiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
33.28
Fernando Mario Sekli laces a weighted ball forward to Ulrich Fischer. Ulrich Fischer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.44
1-0Fernando Mario Sekli passes the ball forward to Cesar Loureiro. Cesar Loureiro puts a great ball through. Mansour Queiros runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
39.04
Del Riza knocks the ball forward to Rodolphe Guiblesi. Rodolphe Guiblesi knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Birindelli. Paolo Birindelli knocks in a cross ball towards Filippo Bonfiglio. With a superhuman jump, Filippo Bonfiglio connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. FC Gueugnon also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne get the second half underway!
49.48
Fernando Mario Sekli passes the ball forward to Cesar Loureiro. Cesar Loureiro shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
53.22
2-0Edwin Abbas barges into Mirco Castiglione. The referee warns Edwin Abbas to calm down! Mirco Castiglione hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.39
Edwin Abbas knocks the ball forward to Rio Wright. Rio Wright hits a low pass to Ulrich Fischer. Ulrich Fischer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.47
2-0AS Saint-Étienne have made 2 substitutions with Felipe Diez replacing Neil Strachan and Jesper Veldman replacing Lucas Fuentes .
61.50
Fernando Mario Sekli chips the ball to his team mate, Mansour Queiros. Mansour Queiros shoots from outside the area but is denied by Pascal Van Den Berg. Excellent save.
63.26
Pedro Barros flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Birindelli controls it well on his chest. Paolo Birindelli shoots from long range. Good keeping from Numo Malm as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
64.33
2-0Corner kick to AS Saint-Étienne. Paolo Birindelli chips it out wide. Filippo Bonfiglio tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.00
With great vision, Barry De Goey plays the ball forward to Fernando Mario Sekli. Fernando Mario Sekli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mansour Queiros. Mansour Queiros shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.10
Alain Fabiano flicks a high pass forward. Rio Wright controls it well on his chest. Rio Wright knocks the ball forward to Mansour Queiros. Mansour Queiros edges inside the box! Mansour Queiros takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mansour Queiros!
73.17
Jesper Veldman laces a weighted ball forward to Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione tries a spectacular long range effort. Numo Malm gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.27
AS Saint-Étienne have made a substitution with Craig Hendry replacing Paolo Birindelli .
81.56
Kevin Schröder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jesper Veldman. Jesper Veldman makes an attacking run forward. Jesper Veldman whips in a cross ball towards Filippo Bonfiglio. Filippo Bonfiglio makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.35
Jean-Sebastien Ferrier flicks a high pass forward to Mansour Queiros who brings the ball under control. Mansour Queiros shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.23
Alain Fabiano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mario Sekli. With a delightful solo run, Fernando Mario Sekli stretches the opposition's defence. Fernando Mario Sekli shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Fernando Mario Sekli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mansour Queiros. Mansour Queiros shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Paolo Birindelli 2 Filippo Bonfiglio 39, 82 | Mansour Queiros 69 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Filippo Bonfiglio of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pascal Van Den Berg (GK)
7
2. Neil Strachan (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Schröder (DEF)
6
4. Del Riza (DEF)
6
5. Max Summerbee (DEF)
6
6. Rodolphe Guiblesi (MID)
6
7. Lucas Fuentes (MID)
6
8. Pedro Barros (MID)
6
9. Mirco Castiglione (ATT)
6
10. Filippo Bonfiglio (ATT)
10
11. Paolo Birindelli (ATT)
8
12. Felipe Diez (DEF)
6
13. Jesper Veldman (MID)
7
14. Craig Hendry (ATT)
6
1. Numo Malm (GK)
7
2. Anthony Stone (DEF)
6
3. Alain Fabiano (DEF)
6
4. Edwin Abbas (DEF)
6
5. Barry De Goey (DEF)
6
6. Rio Wright (MID)
7
7. Jean-Sebastien Ferrier (MID)
6
8. Fernando Mario Sekli (MID)
7
9. Cesar Loureiro (ATT)
6
10. Ulrich Fischer (ATT)
6
11. Mansour Queiros (ATT)
8
12. Marino Barzagli (MID)
0
13. Devanir Granon (MID)
0
14. Herve Bilaudelle (ATT)
0