Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 19,931 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Stade Rennais and AS Saint-Étienne are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Stade Rennais and AS Saint-Étienne are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stade Rennais get the match underway!
3.30
0-0Vilhjálmur Borgthórsson knocks the ball forward to Ruslan Kravtsov. Ruslan Kravtsov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Taylor who gathers it comfortably.
8.10
0-0Gudmundur Ingi Adalsteinsson kicks a strong pass forward to Zac Perry. Zac Perry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruslan Kravtsov. Ruslan Kravtsov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Albert Taylor.
9.59
Vilhjálmur Borgthórsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Tonton Alexandersson. Tonton Alexandersson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodolfo Lozano.
12.25
Gudmundur Ingi Adalsteinsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Vilhjálmur Borgthórsson. Vilhjálmur Borgthórsson threads the ball through to Youssef Amzine. Youssef Amzine knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.11
0-0Rodrigo Ayala makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zac Perry. Zac Perry chips the ball to his team mate, Tonton Alexandersson. Tonton Alexandersson shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.52
Rodrigo Ayala controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zac Perry. Zac Perry kicks a strong pass forward to Tonton Alexandersson. Tonton Alexandersson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Taylor who gathers it comfortably.
20.58
1-0Zac Perry passes the ball forward to Ruslan Kravtsov. Ruslan Kravtsov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.27
Zac Perry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tonton Alexandersson. Tonton Alexandersson knocks in a cross ball towards Ruslan Kravtsov. Ruslan Kravtsov connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.22
Jose Thimothée makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kaci Schuth. Kaci Schuth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Ayala.
28.50
Germán Chacon makes a probing pass to Zac Perry. Zac Perry makes a simple pass to Tonton Alexandersson. Tonton Alexandersson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruslan Kravtsov. Ruslan Kravtsov shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Albert Taylor manages to gather it comfortably.
30.06
Pontus Curtolo makes a beautiful solo run. Pontus Curtolo lofts in a cross ball towards Tonton Alexandersson. Tonton Alexandersson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.58
Demetrius Schuth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederic Candela. Frederic Candela knocks in a cross ball towards J-Clau Fournel. J-Clau Fournel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.48
1-0Demetrius Schuth barges into Pontus Curtolo. Demetrius Schuth is given a warning by the referee! Pontus Curtolo runs off the knock.
38.30
Rodrigo Ayala deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vilhjálmur Borgthórsson. Vilhjálmur Borgthórsson advances with the ball. Vilhjálmur Borgthórsson lofts in a cross ball towards Ruslan Kravtsov. Ruslan Kravtsov is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Albert Taylor manages to keep it out.
39.56
Vilhjálmur Borgthórsson chips the ball to his team mate, Youssef Amzine. Youssef Amzine knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.21
Demetrius Schuth surges forward with the ball. Demetrius Schuth shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off!
48.25
Jose Thimothée passes the ball forward to Kaci Schuth. Kaci Schuth knocks the ball forward to Frederic Candela. Frederic Candela makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
53.41
Mamar Mane comes in with a late challenge on Ruslan Kravtsov. Mamar Mane is warned by the referee! Ruslan Kravtsov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.25
1-0Rodrigo Ayala hacks Frederic Candela from behind! The referee calls over Rodrigo Ayala and shows him a yellow card! Frederic Candela stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.26
1-0Jose Giresse makes a simple pass to Kaci Schuth. Kaci Schuth kicks a strong pass forward to J-Clau Fournel but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.29
Gudmundur Ingi Adalsteinsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vilhjálmur Borgthórsson. Vilhjálmur Borgthórsson knocks the ball forward to Tonton Alexandersson. Tonton Alexandersson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bertrand Joseph.
71.12
Vilhjálmur Borgthórsson sees a break and surges forward. Vilhjálmur Borgthórsson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.08
Zac Perry makes a beautiful solo run. Zac Perry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Albert Taylor is on top of it.
78.09
2-0Stade Rennais are easily keeping AS Saint-Étienne at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
79.51
Zac Perry kicks a strong pass forward to Ruslan Kravtsov. Ruslan Kravtsov shoots from 20 yards. Ruslan Kravtsov scores for Stade Rennais!!
87.49
Danijel Safanjon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Demetrius Schuth. Demetrius Schuth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of J-Clau Fournel. J-Clau Fournel goes all the way! J-Clau Fournel shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Rodrigo Ayala chips the ball to his team mate, Pontus Curtolo. Pontus Curtolo makes a simple pass to Tonton Alexandersson. Tonton Alexandersson shoots from 20 yards. Tonton Alexandersson scores for Stade Rennais!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
25.7%
44.6%
29.7%
Scorers