Match Report


AS Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-Étienne     AuxerreAuxerre
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sebastiao MendesS. Mendes45
G
1captain
G
62Simone ArriccaS. Arricca
Komian VildaK. Vilda74
D
2
D
75Jose MerinoJ. Merino
Ted DujeuxT. Dujeux65
D
3
D
70Youssef van GastelY. van Gastel
Hamada ManeH. Mane62
D
4
D
68Luis SabinL. Sabin
Dianbobo LouironD. Louiron59
D
5
D
66Filipe ValenteF. Valente
Shabani LaspallesS. Laspalles58
M
6
M
65Alejandro SanzA. Sanz
Rafael VianaR. Viana54
M
7
M
64Toifilou HaddadouT. Haddadou
Antoine SanzA. Sanz51
M
captain8
M
63Fernando MarcosF. Marcos
Tony BrognoT. Brogno50
M
9
A
75Hubert DuclouxH. Ducloux
Chritophe SommeilC. Sommeil71
A
10
A
75Ole SimonsO. Simons
Nicholas PaisleyN. Paisley67
A
11
A
70Armindo Ben AskarA. Ben Askar
 
Pablo GaladamesP. Galadames56
D
12
A
66Pierre CustovicP. Custovic
Devanir MartelD. Martel54
A
13
A
65Marcello FerrariM. Ferrari
Pierluigi MurgitaP. Murgita48
A
14
M
63Fernando Mario FlorentinF. Florentin

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Auxerre. A crowd of 16,710 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Auxerre appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Youl Alidor Fenillat.


0.00
The first half starts with Auxerre kicking off!
3.25
Shabani Laspalles changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Shabani Laspalles lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball comes off Luis Sabin and the loose ball is cleared up field.
4.30
Fernando Marcos knocks the ball forward to Ole Simons. Ole Simons whips in a cross ball towards Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
8.57
Ole Simons comes in with a late challenge on Ted Dujeux. The referee brings Ole Simons to one side and gives him a warning! Ted Dujeux grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.58
Toifilou Haddadou makes a probing pass to Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball towards Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sebastiao Mendes with no chance!! Goal for Auxerre!
20.10
Jose Merino flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Marcos controls it well on his chest. Fernando Marcos threads a neat ball through to Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastiao Mendes who gathers it comfortably.
21.34
Hamada Mane threads the ball through to Antoine Sanz. Antoine Sanz runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Antoine Sanz tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.05
Tony Brogno takes it forward alone. Tony Brogno whips in a cross ball towards Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Luis Sabin steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
27.13
Ted Dujeux pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ted Dujeux threads the ball through to Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Simone Arricca manages to gather it comfortably.
28.25
Alejandro Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Armindo Ben Askar controls it well on his chest. Armindo Ben Askar shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.18
Rafael Viana sees Nicholas Paisley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Paisley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.24
Shabani Laspalles makes a probing pass to Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. Auxerre also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off and get the second half underway!
48.39
Toifilou Haddadou flicks a high pass forward. Ole Simons controls it well on his chest. Ole Simons lofts in a cross ball towards Hubert Ducloux. Hubert Ducloux heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
54.47
Komian Vilda kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Viana. Rafael Viana passes the ball forward to Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley makes a probing pass between the defence to Chritophe Sommeil. Some silky footwork from Chritophe Sommeil provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Filipe Valente.
55.13
Shabani Laspalles takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Dianbobo Louiron tries a spectacular strike but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.31
Luis Sabin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Marcos. Fernando Marcos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar shoots from 25 yards. Armindo Ben Askar scores for Auxerre!! That's his third!
77.41
AS Saint-Étienne have made a substitution with Pablo Galadames replacing Tony Brogno and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
79.08
Shabani Laspalles sees Pablo Galadames in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Galadames plays a scrappy one-two with Nicholas Paisley and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Pablo Galadames provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.34
Fernando Marcos plays the ball forward to Armindo Ben Askar. Armindo Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.51
Fernando Marcos sees Armindo Ben Askar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armindo Ben Askar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hubert Ducloux but the linesman indicates offside!
84.34
Alejandro Sanz takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Toifilou Haddadou. Toifilou Haddadou decides to run forward with the ball. Toifilou Haddadou knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Simons. Ole Simons connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.55
Rafael Viana flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Galadames who takes it down. Pablo Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Sabin.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AS Saint-Étienne

Auxerre
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
26.6%
48.4%
25%

Scorers
Armindo Ben Askar 4, 28, 71
Hubert Ducloux 15
Ole Simons 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Armindo Ben Askar of Auxerre

Match Ratings