Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Sedan-Ardennes. A crowd of 19,203 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AS Saint-Étienne and Sedan-Ardennes are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Manfa Benyachou.


0.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off and get the match underway!
2.04
Hamada Daylly darts forward. Hamada Daylly sees Amdy Demont just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Amdy Demont strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
3.01
Theo Ebbinge flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Prantl. Sven Prantl deftly passes the ball to Rodolphe Charlot, releasing him through on goal. Rodolphe Charlot muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Callum Brady.
4.27
Martin Polheim takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Andy Dickov cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.39
Wayne Stockdale threads a neat ball through to David Salako. David Salako kicks a strong pass forward to Amdy Demont but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.32
Tchiressoua Colucci comes in with a late challenge on Tobias Ziege. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tobias Ziege runs off the knock.
12.46
Alexander Bréchet knocks the ball forward to Ferdinand Jaurès. Ferdinand Jaurès knocks the ball forward to David Salako. David Salako lofts in a cross ball towards Amdy Demont. Amdy Demont heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.21
Hamada Daylly clumsily knocks into Tobias Ziege. The referee brings Hamada Daylly to one side and gives him a warning! Tobias Ziege stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.46
Theo Ebbinge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot plays a scrappy one-two with Sven Prantl and advances towards the goal... Rodolphe Charlot strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Guillaume Bodmer!
16.45
Rodolphe Charlot comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Bréchet. The referee calls over Rodolphe Charlot and shows him a yellow card! Alexander Bréchet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.31
Tchiressoua Colucci hacks Paul Garcia from behind! The referee brings Tchiressoua Colucci to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Garcia stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.06
Wayne Stockdale threads the ball through to David Salako. David Salako sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.13
Andy Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Ziege. Tobias Ziege deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefanos Taoulas. Stefanos Taoulas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Bréchet.
27.52
Alexander Bréchet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hamada Daylly. Hamada Daylly kicks a strong pass forward to David Salako. David Salako whips in a cross ball towards Regis Sibierski. Regis Sibierski shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.38
Amdy Demont catches Emile Gascoigne on the ankles. Amdy Demont is shown the yellow card! Emile Gascoigne stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.42
Theo Ebbinge hits a low pass to Sven Prantl. Sven Prantl controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
34.50
Callum Brady flicks a high pass forward. Tchiressoua Colucci collects the pass. Tchiressoua Colucci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Regis Sibierski. Regis Sibierski puts a great ball through. Amdy Demont runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.08
Theo Ebbinge flicks a high pass forward. Stefanos Taoulas collects the pass. Stefanos Taoulas puts a great ball through. Rodolphe Charlot runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
39.04
Emile Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Theo Ebbinge. Theo Ebbinge sees Rodolphe Charlot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolphe Charlot shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.09
Alexander Bréchet sees space and advances. Alexander Bréchet flicks a high ball forward to Amdy Demont who gracefully takes it down. Amdy Demont plays a one-two with Regis Sibierski and advances towards the goal... Amdy Demont shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.53
Wayne Stockdale knocks the ball forward to Amdy Demont. Amdy Demont plays a quick one-two with David Salako and rushes in on goal... Amdy Demont strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Sedan-Ardennes get the second half underway!
48.25
Wayne Stockdale threads a neat ball through to Amdy Demont. Amdy Demont chips the ball to his team mate, David Salako. David Salako makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Alcaly Silvestre reads it well. Quality keeping!
49.30
Theo Ebbinge makes a simple pass to Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot plays a one-two with Stefanos Taoulas and advances towards the goal... Rodolphe Charlot comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Guillaume Bodmer reads it well. Excellent save!
51.11
Ledley Kanu threads the ball through to Theo Ebbinge. Theo Ebbinge flicks a high pass forward to Rodolphe Charlot who brings the ball under control. Rodolphe Charlot plays a one-two with Sven Prantl and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Rodolphe Charlot provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.27
Theo Ebbinge plays the ball forward to Sven Prantl. Sven Prantl puts a great ball through. Stefanos Taoulas runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
57.47
Andy Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Ziege. Tobias Ziege flicks a high ball forward to Sven Prantl who takes it down. Sven Prantl flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Good keeping from Guillaume Bodmer as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
58.01
It's a corner kick which Martin Polheim takes quickly, playing the ball short to Paul Garcia. Paul Garcia knocks the ball into the box. Guillaume Bodmer scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
59.56
Niels Rudge darts forward. Niels Rudge chips the ball to his team mate, David Salako. David Salako 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!
60.34
Tchiressoua Colucci brings the ball forward. Tchiressoua Colucci runs straight at the defence! Tchiressoua Colucci strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Alcaly Silvestre. Excellent save.
66.45
Andy Dickov clumsily knocks into Wayne Stockdale. The referee warns Andy Dickov to calm down! Wayne Stockdale stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.56
Alexander Bréchet knocks the ball to his team mate, Tchiressoua Colucci. Tchiressoua Colucci flicks a high pass forward. Amdy Demont collects the pass. Amdy Demont finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alcaly Silvestre manages to gather it.
69.50
Without breaking stride, Ledley Kanu plays the ball forward to Theo Ebbinge. Theo Ebbinge passes the ball forward to Sven Prantl. Sven Prantl shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Guillaume Bodmer with no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
77.30
Theo Ebbinge kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Prantl. Sven Prantl whips in a cross ball towards Rodolphe Charlot. Rodolphe Charlot makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
83.57
Paul Garcia makes a simple pass to Stefanos Taoulas. Stefanos Taoulas shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
84.30
Martin Polheim passes the ball forward to Stefanos Taoulas. Stefanos Taoulas cuts inside the box! Stefanos Taoulas takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
85.55
Alexander Bréchet hacks Stefanos Taoulas from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefanos Taoulas stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.55
Free kick to AS Saint-Étienne just outside the area...
87.54
Tobias Ziege slowly runs up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
27.4%
42.1%
30.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodolphe Charlot of AS Saint-Étienne

Match Ratings
1.Alcaly Silvestre (GK)
7
2.Ledley Kanu (DEF)
6
3.Emile Gascoigne (DEF)
6
4.Andy Dickov (DEF)
6
5.Paul Garcia (MID)
6
6.Theo Ebbinge (MID)
8
7.Tobias Ziege (MID)
6
8.Martin Polheim (MID)
6
9.Sven Prantl (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Rodolphe Charlot (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
11.Stefanos Taoulas (ATT)
6
 
12.Jean-Philippe Diatta (DEF)
0
13.Lomano Weaver (MID)
0
14.Regi Schultz (ATT)
0