Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 8,965 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Olivier Savinaud.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Olivier Savinaud.
0.00
0-0AS Saint-Étienne start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.19
0-0Shabani Laspalles makes a simple pass to Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.41
Shabani Laspalles sees Chritophe Sommeil in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chritophe Sommeil controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.18
0-0Duncan Ritchie surges forward with the ball. Duncan Ritchie plays the ball forward to Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edern Larrieu who gathers it comfortably.
21.24
Youssef Gauvin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Youssef Gauvin shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.36
1-0Youssef Gauvin sees Thomas Malouda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Malouda runs straight at the defence! Thomas Malouda shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.11
Eugne Lima decides to run forward with the ball. Eugne Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Malouda. Thomas Malouda edges inside the box! Thomas Malouda side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.20
1-0J-Clau Legwinski flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Malouda who brings the ball under control. Thomas Malouda edges inside the box! Thomas Malouda cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Steed Agathe happens to be in the right place to block it.
40.16
Luis Lauret makes a simple pass to Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley finds some space and shoots from distance. Edern Larrieu is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
J-Clau Legwinski makes a probing pass to Kai Hoeness. Kai Hoeness knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steed Agathe.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
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.
45.00
The second half starts with Paris Saint-Germain kicking off!
47.21
Luis Lauret passes the ball forward to Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
53.30
1-1Rafael Viana hits a low pass to Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Edern Larrieu gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
54.32
1-1Guy Chaveriat clumsily knocks into Steed Agathe. Guy Chaveriat is warned by the referee! Steed Agathe stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.45
Eugne Lima threads a neat ball through to Tobias Geis. Tobias Geis threads a neat ball through to Guy Chaveriat. Guy Chaveriat cuts inside the box! Guy Chaveriat cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Sebastiao Mendes had no chance!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
60.11
2-1Paris Saint-Germain have made a substitution with Jean-Marc Reveillére replacing J-Clau Legwinski .
61.14
John Dodd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shabani Laspalles. Shabani Laspalles advances with the ball. Shabani Laspalles whips in a cross ball towards Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Good keeping from Edern Larrieu as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
62.45
2-1Luis Lauret takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Thomas Malouda gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
63.29
Pascal Senoussi flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Marc Reveillére collects the pass. Jean-Marc Reveillére flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Malouda holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Malouda plays a scrappy one-two with Kai Hoeness and advances towards the goal... Thomas Malouda looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
65.49
Tobias Geis makes a probing pass to Guy Chaveriat. Guy Chaveriat plays a one-two with Thomas Malouda and rushes in on goal... Guy Chaveriat takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Duncan Ritchie's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
66.37
2-1Youssef Gauvin takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Steed Agathe chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
67.13
Jean-Marc Reveillére plays the ball forward to Kai Hoeness. Kai Hoeness sees Guy Chaveriat just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Guy Chaveriat cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by John Dodd. Excellent block.
71.15
Steed Agathe threads a neat ball through to Rafael Viana. Rafael Viana threads the ball through to Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
72.40
Orlando Carnot flicks a high pass forward. Chritophe Sommeil collects the pass. Chritophe Sommeil shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.12
Tobias Geis flicks a high pass forward to Guy Chaveriat who brings the ball under control. Guy Chaveriat edges inside the box! Guy Chaveriat comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Guy Chaveriat!
77.07
Paris Saint-Germain have made a substitution with Steven Wallemme replacing Pascal Senoussi .AS Saint-Étienne have made a substitution with Camel Bayle replacing Rafael Viana and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.08
3-1Jean-Marc Reveillére advances with the ball. Jean-Marc Reveillére threads the ball through to Guy Chaveriat but he's offside!
79.05
Duncan Ritchie comes in with a late challenge on Guy Chaveriat. Duncan Ritchie is warned by the referee! Guy Chaveriat stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.16
3-1Youssef Gauvin decides to run forward with the ball. Youssef Gauvin threads a neat ball through to Kai Hoeness. John Dodd clumsily knocks into Kai Hoeness. Penalty not given!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
20.8%
49.4%
29.9%
Scorers
| Thomas Malouda 32 Guy Chaveriat 55, 73 | Nicholas Paisley 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guy Chaveriat of Paris Saint-Germain |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Edern Larrieu (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Miguael Ben Askar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mansour Regnault (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eugne Lima (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Pascal Senoussi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tobias Geis (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Youssef Gauvin (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | J-Clau Legwinski (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kai Hoeness (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Thomas Malouda (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Guy Chaveriat (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Steven Wallemme (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jean-Marc Reveillére (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ross Marr (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sebastiao Mendes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Komian Vilda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Dodd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steed Agathe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luis Lauret (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Shabani Laspalles (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Orlando Carnot (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Viana (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Chritophe Sommeil (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nicholas Paisley (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Camel Bayle (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pablo Galadames (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Devanir Martel (ATT) | 0 | |