Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Gaston Petit where Chateauroux play host to AS Saint-Étienne. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chateauroux are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Paviot.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chateauroux are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Paviot.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chateauroux kick off!
3.35
0-0Lennart Wieland sees space and advances. Lennart Wieland threads a neat ball through to Billy Gallacher. Billy Gallacher passes the ball forward but Aloisio Marsiglia is offside!
6.27
Marvin Hersi takes it forward alone. Marvin Hersi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aloisio Marsiglia but he's offside!
8.55
0-0Petre Nanu sees space and advances. Petre Nanu knocks in a cross ball towards Joël Dié. Joël Dié directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
9.02
John Okon chips the ball to his team mate, Osku Nurmela. Osku Nurmela sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Numo Diatta effortlessly smothers it!
12.23
0-0David Stamp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Marchand. Teddy Marchand controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
14.20
David Stamp kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Marchand. Teddy Marchand shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.13
William Boutabout deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Hersi. Marvin Hersi makes a simple pass to Teddy Marchand. Teddy Marchand shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
21.06
0-0Petre Nanu barges into Marques Pereira Vilatte. The referee calls over Petre Nanu and warns him to calm down! Marques Pereira Vilatte runs off the knock.
22.47
Steed Combin catches Claudio Mendez on the ankles. Steed Combin is given a warning by the referee! Claudio Mendez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.34
David Stamp flicks a high pass forward. Aloisio Marsiglia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aloisio Marsiglia advances inside the box! Aloisio Marsiglia makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Niche Alvarez easily gets down and covers it.
38.33
Gavin Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Mendez. Claudio Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Osku Nurmela. Osku Nurmela finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.43
0-0William Boutabout barges into Davor Bilic. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Davor Bilic stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.53
William Boutabout comes in with a late challenge on Davor Bilic. The referee warns William Boutabout to calm down! Davor Bilic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chateauroux appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne get the second half underway!
47.26
Marques Pereira Vilatte flicks a high pass forward. Billy Gallacher controls it well on his chest. Billy Gallacher finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
48.01
Petre Nanu advances with the ball. Petre Nanu threads a neat, attacking ball through to Davor Bilic. Davor Bilic shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
53.34
Vitor Costa brings the ball forward. Vitor Costa flicks a high pass forward. Davor Bilic collects the pass. Davor Bilic plays a one-two with Osku Nurmela and advances towards the goal... Davor Bilic side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
54.13
Marques Pereira Vilatte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aloisio Marsiglia. Aloisio Marsiglia shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Niche Alvarez manages to gather it.
55.31
1-0William Boutabout makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Hersi. Marvin Hersi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marvin Hersi plays a quick one-two with Billy Gallacher and rushes in on goal... Marvin Hersi comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Niche Alvarez had no chance!! Goal for Chateauroux!
60.04
Antonio Rego takes a long throw-in. John Okon takes it forward alone. John Okon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Numo Diatta!
61.28
Marques Pereira Vilatte makes a beautiful solo run. Marques Pereira Vilatte shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
63.40
1-0Stuart Sullivan hits a low pass to Marvin Hersi. Marvin Hersi flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Marchand who brings the ball under control. Teddy Marchand advances inside the box! Gavin Strachan clumsily knocks into Teddy Marchand. Penalty not given!!
65.44
Lennart Wieland pushes mid-way up the pitch. Lennart Wieland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Marchand. Teddy Marchand shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
72.04
David Stamp hits a low pass to Teddy Marchand. Teddy Marchand edges inside the box! Teddy Marchand makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.07
Steed Combin flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Hersi who takes it down. Marvin Hersi threads a neat ball through to Billy Gallacher. Billy Gallacher tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.08
With a delightful solo run, John Okon stretches the opposition's defence. John Okon threads a neat, attacking ball through to Davor Bilic. Steed Combin catches Davor Bilic on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
89.33
Vitor Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Okon. John Okon flicks a high pass forward to Osku Nurmela who brings the ball under control. Osku Nurmela shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
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
| Marvin Hersi 55 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Numo Diatta (GK)
7
2. Lennart Wieland (DEF)
7
3. William Boutabout (DEF)
6
4. Steed Combin (DEF)
6
5. Stuart Sullivan (DEF)
6
6. David Stamp (MID)
7
7. Marvin Hersi (MID)
9
8. Marques Pereira Vilatte (MID)
7
9. Billy Gallacher (ATT)
6
10. Aloisio Marsiglia (ATT)
7
11. Teddy Marchand (ATT)
6
12. Karim Macé (GK)
0
13. Del Mccann (DEF)
0
14. Neil Kasper (MID)
0
1. Niche Alvarez (GK)
7
2. Vitor Costa (DEF)
6
3. Roberto Viana (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Strachan (DEF)
6
5. Petre Nanu (MID)
7
6. Claudio Mendez (MID)
6
7. John Okon (MID)
7
8. Antonio Rego (MID)
6
9. Osku Nurmela (ATT)
6
10. Davor Bilic (ATT)
6
11. Joël Dié (ATT)
6
12. Philippe Ettori (ATT)
0
13. Pedro Ramos (MID)
0
14. Stefan Dumitru Savu (MID)
0