Match Report


AC AjaccioAC Ajaccio     AS Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-Étienne
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Steve MartiniS. Martini72
G
1
G
64Jeremie LobeJ. Lobe
Fernando CamachoF. Camacho77
D
2
D
79Goran DogonG. Dogon
Guy LucasG. Lucas75
D
3captain
D
73Pasquale ScarponiP. Scarponi
Stanley PerryS. Perry71
D
captain4
D
60Pegguy GardieP. Gardie
Marc-Vivien AfanouM. Afanou53
D
5
M
63Jason RouxJ. Roux
John BurleyJ. Burley66
M
6
M
60Ronan CoolR. Cool
Habib GarcionH. Garcion63
M
7
M
58Marcello BoucherM. Boucher
Simon JanesS. Janes71
A
8
M
53Michel EscudéM. Escudé
Jaouad ZaamiJ. Zaami67
A
9
A
65Schumann DjetouS. Djetou
Ron HoflandR. Hofland65
A
10
A
50Silvio MargueriteS. Marguerite
Claude BarbosaC. Barbosa64
A
11
A
49Luis-Clemente PitauL. Pitau
 
Luis CustovicL. Custovic65
G
12
G
55Martin PontalM. Pontal
Jimmy DossantosJ. Dossantos62
M
13
D
55Dario ArribagéD. Arribagé
Alec BradyA. Brady61
M
14
M
52Gerald CantonaG. Cantona

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


0.00
AC Ajaccio kick off and get the match underway!
2.55
Habib Garcion kicks a strong pass forward to Claude Barbosa. Claude Barbosa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jeremie Lobe manages to gather it easily.
3.39
Pasquale Scarponi runs forward with the ball. Pasquale Scarponi flicks a high pass forward. Luis-Clemente Pitau holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis-Clemente Pitau knocks in a cross ball towards Schumann Djetou. Schumann Djetou makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
12.53
Habib Garcion passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Simon Janes. Simon Janes lofts in a cross ball towards Jaouad Zaami. Jaouad Zaami shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
16.49
Marcello Boucher flicks a high pass forward. Luis-Clemente Pitau collects the pass. Luis-Clemente Pitau knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Marguerite. Silvio Marguerite shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.32
With vision, Marcello Boucher plays the ball forward to Schumann Djetou. Schumann Djetou knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc-Vivien Afanou.
20.25
Luis-Clemente Pitau darts forward. Luis-Clemente Pitau knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Marguerite. Silvio Marguerite heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Marc-Vivien Afanou. Excellent block.
24.24
Michel Escudé knocks the ball forward to Schumann Djetou. Schumann Djetou whips in a cross ball towards Luis-Clemente Pitau. Luis-Clemente Pitau rises majestically and gets a header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
27.08
Ronan Cool changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ronan Cool knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Habib Garcion.
28.48
Habib Garcion hacks Pasquale Scarponi from behind! Habib Garcion is shown the yellow card! Pasquale Scarponi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.09
Guy Lucas passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of John Burley. John Burley threads a neat ball through to Ron Hofland. Ron Hofland rushes past Pegguy Gardie! Ron Hofland shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.07
Stanley Perry kicks a strong pass forward to John Burley. John Burley makes a simple pass to Claude Barbosa. Claude Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Jaouad Zaami. Jaouad Zaami connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
44.18
Michel Escudé passes the ball forward to Silvio Marguerite. Silvio Marguerite knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guy Lucas.
45.00
Marc-Vivien Afanou makes a beautiful solo run. Marc-Vivien Afanou makes a simple pass to Ron Hofland. Ron Hofland knocks in a cross ball towards Habib Garcion. Habib Garcion finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Ajaccio appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne have changed their lineup with Gerald Cantona replacing Schumann Djetou. The AS Saint-Étienne players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off the second half!
47.29
Goran Dogon makes a probing pass to Marcello Boucher. Marcello Boucher threads a neat ball through to Ronan Cool. Ronan Cool knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.10
John Burley catches Jason Roux on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Roux gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.54
Habib Garcion barges into Marcello Boucher. The referee calls over Habib Garcion and warns him to calm down! Marcello Boucher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.59
Fernando Camacho flicks a high pass forward to Habib Garcion who brings the ball under control. Habib Garcion makes a simple pass to John Burley. John Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Goran Dogon.
53.16
Simon Janes barges into Pasquale Scarponi. The referee calls over Simon Janes and warns him to calm down! Pasquale Scarponi stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.39
Marcello Boucher threads a neat ball through to Gerald Cantona. Gerald Cantona lofts in a cross ball towards Luis-Clemente Pitau. Luis-Clemente Pitau connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.31
Michel Escudé chips the ball to his team mate, Gerald Cantona. Gerald Cantona controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.19
Stanley Perry threads the ball through to Ron Hofland. Ron Hofland flicks a high pass forward. Claude Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claude Barbosa shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.40
Pasquale Scarponi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronan Cool. Ronan Cool threads a neat ball through to Gerald Cantona. Gerald Cantona knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guy Lucas.
75.18
Pegguy Gardie flicks a high pass forward to Michel Escudé who brings the ball under control. Michel Escudé chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Marguerite. Silvio Marguerite shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.29
Marc-Vivien Afanou chips the ball to his team mate, John Burley. John Burley sees space and advances. John Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Ron Hofland. With a superhuman jump, Ron Hofland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.58
John Burley passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jaouad Zaami. Jaouad Zaami whips in a cross ball towards Habib Garcion. Habib Garcion connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
83.30
Jason Roux passes the ball forward to Luis-Clemente Pitau. Luis-Clemente Pitau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.23
Guy Lucas knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Janes. Simon Janes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jeremie Lobe who gathers it comfortably.
87.01
Ronan Cool plays the ball forward to Silvio Marguerite. Silvio Marguerite runs straight at the defence! Silvio Marguerite rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Steve Martini effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

AC Ajaccio

AS Saint-Étienne
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
36.4%
39%
24.7%

Scorers
Ron Hofland 34, 77
Claude Barbosa 67
Luis-Clemente Pitau 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ron Hofland of AC Ajaccio

Match Ratings
1.Steve Martini (GK)
6
2.Fernando Camacho (DEF)
6
3.Guy Lucas (DEF)
6
4.Stanley Perry (DEF)
6
5.Marc-Vivien Afanou (DEF)
7
6.John Burley (MID)yellow card
7
7.Habib Garcion (MID)yellow card
6
8.Simon Janes (ATT)
6
9.Jaouad Zaami (ATT)
6
10.Ron Hofland (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Claude Barbosa (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Luis Custovic (GK)
0
13.Jimmy Dossantos (MID)
0
14.Alec Brady (MID)
0

1.Jeremie Lobe (GK)
6
2.Goran Dogon (DEF)
6
3.Pasquale Scarponi (DEF)
6
4.Pegguy Gardie (DEF)
6
5.Jason Roux (MID)
6
6.Ronan Cool (MID)
6
7.Marcello Boucher (MID)
6
8.Michel Escudé (MID)
6
9.Schumann Djetou (ATT)
6
10.Silvio Marguerite (ATT)
6
11.Luis-Clemente Pitau (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Martin Pontal (GK)
0
13.Dario Arribagé (DEF)
0
14.Gerald Cantona (MID)
6