Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 17,633 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mehdi Gravelaine.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mehdi Gravelaine.
0.00
0-0AS Saint-Étienne kick off!
2.12
0-0Stefan Dumitru Savu passes the ball forward to Lilian Petitjean. Lilian Petitjean shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
3.30
0-0Petre Nanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lilian Petitjean. Lilian Petitjean sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Leon Overath gets down and covers it.
10.33
Paolo Myers kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Fujen. Nicholas Fujen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Niche Alvarez manages to gather it.
12.13
Francis Belloso flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Fujen who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Fujen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Niche Alvarez smothers it!
14.31
Marcel Latuheru knocks the ball forward to Petre Nanu. Petre Nanu advances with the ball. Petre Nanu finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
20.40
0-0Nicholas Fujen barges into Roberto Viana. The referee brings Nicholas Fujen to one side and gives him a warning! Roberto Viana runs off the knock.
21.39
0-1Marcel Latuheru makes a beautiful solo run. Marcel Latuheru chips the ball to his team mate, Raynald Safanjon. Raynald Safanjon knocks in a cross ball towards Lilian Petitjean. Lilian Petitjean makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.13
0-1Petre Nanu receives the ball from a throw-in from Stefan Dumitru Savu. Petre Nanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Ettori. Philippe Ettori whips in a cross ball towards Raynald Safanjon. Peter Smertin clumsily knocks into Raynald Safanjon. Penalty not given!!
27.47
Peter Smertin flicks a high pass forward. Francis Belloso collects the pass. Francis Belloso knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Fujen. Nicholas Fujen shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.16
Dani‘l Conteh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Raynald Safanjon. Raynald Safanjon shoots from 20 yards. Leon Overath gets down and covers it.
39.50
Petre Nanu flicks a high pass forward to Raynald Safanjon who brings the ball under control. Raynald Safanjon shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
40.15
0-1Philippe Ettori catches Aziz Pamarot on the ankles. The referee warns Philippe Ettori to calm down! Aziz Pamarot grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.50
Cristián Gutiérrez knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Fujen. Nicholas Fujen shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half. The Paris Saint-Germain players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Paris Saint-Germain kick off the second half!
51.47
0-1Dani‘l Conteh decides to run forward with the ball. Dani‘l Conteh plays a quick one-two with Lilian Petitjean and rushes in on goal... Dani‘l Conteh shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Ashley Marsden steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
53.15
Francis Belloso comes in with a late challenge on Dani‘l Conteh. Francis Belloso is warned by the referee! Dani‘l Conteh stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.14
Cristián Gutiérrez kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Fujen. Nicholas Fujen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
66.47
With imagination, Marcel Latuheru laces a through ball forward to Dani‘l Conteh. Dani‘l Conteh flicks a high pass forward. Lilian Petitjean controls it well on his chest. Lilian Petitjean shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
67.04
Roberto Viana makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Raynald Safanjon. Raynald Safanjon shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
69.10
Stefan Dumitru Savu knocks the ball to his team mate, Lilian Petitjean. Lilian Petitjean shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
71.28
Stuart Gough comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Rego. Stuart Gough is warned by the referee! Antonio Rego runs off the knock.
72.25
Marcel Latuheru receives the ball from a throw-in from Gavin Strachan. Marcel Latuheru hits a low pass to Petre Nanu. Petre Nanu makes a simple pass to Raynald Safanjon. Raynald Safanjon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
73.40
0-1Aziz Pamarot threads the ball through to Francis Belloso. Francis Belloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Fujen. Nicholas Fujen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niche Alvarez who gathers it comfortably.
75.55
Dani‘l Conteh flicks a high pass forward. Raynald Safanjon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raynald Safanjon finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Leon Overath. Excellent save.
77.16
Antonio Rego knocks the ball forward to Raynald Safanjon. Raynald Safanjon shoots from long range. Solid save from Leon Overath.
78.00
Nicholas Fujen barges into Marcel Latuheru. The referee calls over Nicholas Fujen and shows him a yellow card! Marcel Latuheru grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.55
Petre Nanu hits a low pass to Lilian Petitjean. Lilian Petitjean knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.28
Antonio Rego flicks a high ball forward to Lilian Petitjean who takes it down. Lilian Petitjean finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
87.19
Paolo Myers clumsily knocks into Gavin Strachan. Paolo Myers is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leon Overath of Paris Saint-Germain |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Leon Overath (GK)
9
2. Komian Arpinon (DEF)
6
3. Aziz Pamarot (DEF)
6
4. Peter Smertin (DEF)
6
5. Ashley Marsden (DEF)
6
6. Stuart Gough (MID)
6
7. Paolo Myers (MID)
6
8. Bert Lamey (MID)
6
9. Cristián Gutiérrez (MID)
6
10. Francis Belloso (MID)
6
11. Nicholas Fujen (ATT)
5
12. Pierre-Yves Hiroux (MID)
0
13. Arnaud Abidal (MID)
0
14. Dianbobo Irles (MID)
0
1. Niche Alvarez (GK)
6
2. Marcel Latuheru (DEF)
7
3. Roberto Viana (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Strachan (DEF)
6
5. Petre Nanu (MID)
7
6. Dani‘l Conteh (MID)
7
7. Stefan Dumitru Savu (MID)
6
8. Antonio Rego (MID)
6
9. Philippe Ettori (ATT)
6
10. Raynald Safanjon (ATT)
8
11. Lilian Petitjean (ATT)
8
12. Pedro Ramos (MID)
0
13. Nigel Collymore (MID)
0
14. John Okon (MID)
0