Match Report


AS Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-Étienne     RC LensRC Lens
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sebastiao MendesS. Mendes45
G
1
G
74Anthony ChavrondierA. Chavrondier
Komian VildaK. Vilda75
D
2
D
68Rodolphe ThomertR. Thomert
Duncan RitchieD. Ritchie64
D
3
D
61Erwan MoreauE. Moreau
John DoddJ. Dodd61
D
4
D
58Ahmed DufresnesA. Dufresnes
Steed AgatheS. Agathe57
D
5
M
74Eric NéeE. Née
Luis LauretL. Lauret61
M
6
M
72Alassan AgbohA. Agboh
Shabani LaspallesS. Laspalles59
M
7
M
69Jean-Sebastien RegnaultJ. Regnault
Orlando CarnotO. Carnot57
M
captain8
M
66Martin AthertonM. Atherton
Rafael VianaR. Viana54
M
9
A
69Raouf TourselR. Toursel
Chritophe SommeilC. Sommeil72
A
10captain
A
62Sophiane MeriemS. Meriem
Nicholas PaisleyN. Paisley67
A
11
A
60Steven VencelS. Vencel
 
Camel BayleC. Bayle65
A
12
G
68Alejandro VicenteA. Vicente
Pablo GaladamesP. Galadames57
D
13
M
61Claude BiancalaniC. Biancalani
Devanir MartelD. Martel55
A
14
M
61Sophiane BrahamiS. Brahami

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to RC Lens. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RC Lens appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Geoffroy Magnier.


0.00
RC Lens kick off and get the first half underway!
3.06
Martin Atherton clumsily knocks into Shabani Laspalles. Martin Atherton is warned by the referee! Shabani Laspalles hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.32
Martin Atherton threads the ball through to Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Sebastiao Mendes.
5.28
It's a corner kick. Ahmed Dufresnes loops the ball in to towards the near post. Some silky footwork from Sophiane Meriem provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
8.21
John Dodd comes in with a late challenge on Sophiane Meriem. The referee calls over John Dodd and warns him to calm down! Sophiane Meriem gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.48
Alassan Agboh runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alassan Agboh shoots from long range. Good keeping from Sebastiao Mendes as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
15.38
Corner kick to RC Lens. Ahmed Dufresnes plays it to the near post. Sebastiao Mendes drops low and scoops up the ball.
20.54
Jean-Sebastien Regnault threads a neat ball through to Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
21.09
Duncan Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Viana. Rafael Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
22.31
Erwan Moreau knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Née. Eric Née surges forward with the ball. Eric Née lofts in a cross ball towards Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.19
Eric Née flicks a high pass forward. Steven Vencel controls it well on his chest. Steven Vencel knocks in a cross ball towards Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
27.40
Eric Née passes the ball forward to Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. RC Lens are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
33.09
Eric Née chips the ball to his team mate, Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. RC Lens are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
39.34
Ahmed Dufresnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Regnault. Jean-Sebastien Regnault makes a probing pass to Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel edges inside the box! Raouf Toursel takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. RC Lens also appear unchanged since the first half. The RC Lens players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
AS Saint-Étienne start the second half!
47.55
Rodolphe Thomert runs forward with the ball. Rodolphe Thomert controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.39
Duncan Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Shabani Laspalles who brings the ball under control. Shabani Laspalles flicks a high pass forward. Chritophe Sommeil collects the pass. Chritophe Sommeil lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.20
Rafael Viana passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
59.52
Ahmed Dufresnes threads a neat ball through to Alassan Agboh. Alassan Agboh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
60.31
Alassan Agboh flicks a high ball forward to Steven Vencel who takes it down. Steven Vencel tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
61.12
Erwan Moreau arcs the ball upfield. Steven Vencel lofts in a cross ball towards Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sebastiao Mendes with no chance!! Goal for RC Lens! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
65.11
Luis Lauret runs straight at the opposition's defence. Luis Lauret sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Anthony Chavrondier!
66.41
Martin Atherton flicks a high pass forward. Steven Vencel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steven Vencel controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Sophiane Meriem through on goal. Sophiane Meriem cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
69.30
Martin Atherton knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel lofts in a cross ball towards Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel beats his man to it with a header. Sebastiao Mendes gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
72.04
Eric Née hits a low pass to Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem knocks in a cross ball towards Raouf Toursel. Raouf Toursel makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.42
Rodolphe Thomert darts forward. Rodolphe Thomert runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodolphe Thomert shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.53
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.
79.11
Ahmed Dufresnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Regnault. Jean-Sebastien Regnault flicks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Meriem. Sophiane Meriem shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.30
Martin Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Vencel. Steven Vencel plays a one-two with Raouf Toursel and advances towards the goal... Steven Vencel tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AS Saint-Étienne

RC Lens
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
2
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
30.3%
69.7%
Play Area
36.8%
40.8%
22.4%

Scorers
Nicholas Paisley 53
Raouf Toursel 22, 39, 61, 72
Steven Vencel 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Raouf Toursel of RC Lens

Match Ratings