Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Pierre-Mauroy where Lille OSC play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 9,287 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lille OSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Florent Elzéard.


0.00
The first half starts with AS Saint-Étienne kicking off!
3.53
Habib Renaud flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Pierre Custovic who takes it down. Jean-Pierre Custovic shoots from distance. Sebastiao Mendes gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
4.19
Shabani Laspalles chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.02
Kevin Matteo hacks Chritophe Sommeil from behind! Kevin Matteo is shown the yellow card! Chritophe Sommeil runs off the knock.
9.46
Orlando Carnot knocks the ball to his team mate, Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
10.00
Peter Parker comes in with a late challenge on Steed Agathe. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steed Agathe runs off the knock.
14.41
Nicholas Paisley comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Matteo. Nicholas Paisley is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.58
Habib Renaud runs straight at the opposition's defence. Habib Renaud shoots from outside the area. Sebastiao Mendes gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
20.23
Duncan Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Lauret. Luis Lauret flicks a high pass forward. Chritophe Sommeil controls it well on his chest. Chritophe Sommeil sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.09
Rafael Viana sees Nicholas Paisley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Paisley finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
22.08
Wahid Benkouar threads a neat ball through to Habib Renaud. Habib Renaud deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Pierre Custovic. Jean-Pierre Custovic shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
26.14
Habib Renaud makes a simple pass to Peter Parker. Peter Parker whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Pierre Custovic. Jean-Pierre Custovic gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Sebastiao Mendes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.49
Ahmed Benyachou flicks a high pass forward to Peter Parker who brings the ball under control. Peter Parker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Sebastiao Mendes.
33.05
Habib Renaud takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Komian Vilda jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
38.37
Orlando Carnot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Lille OSC start the second half!
48.31
Habib Renaud threads a neat ball through to Peter Parker. Peter Parker finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
51.17
Duncan Ritchie sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
54.26
Rafael Viana sees Chritophe Sommeil in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chritophe Sommeil shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.19
Lille OSC have made a substitution with Steven Sheringham replacing Ahmed Benyachou .
66.27
Steven Sheringham runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Steven Sheringham shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
73.26
Shabani Laspalles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.18
Mamadou Bouisset darts forward. Mamadou Bouisset threads the ball through to Peter Parker. Peter Parker tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.48
Lille OSC have made a substitution with Yves Diablemont replacing Jean-Pierre Custovic .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.
84.05
Shabani Laspalles flicks the ball to his team mate, Camel Bayle. Camel Bayle lofts in a cross ball towards Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.52
Habib Renaud flicks a high pass forward. Peter Parker collects the pass. Peter Parker shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
23.9%
52.1%
23.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Pierre Custovic of Lille OSC

Match Ratings