Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Stade Brestois 29. A crowd of 7,796 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AS Saint-Étienne and Stade Brestois 29 are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steed Larrieu.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AS Saint-Étienne and Stade Brestois 29 are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steed Larrieu.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Stade Brestois 29 kicking off!
2.47
0-0Marcello Boucher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Zerdoux. Jimmy Zerdoux shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
4.19
1-0Goran Dogon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcello Boucher. Marcello Boucher takes it forward alone. Marcello Boucher whips in a cross ball towards Schumann Djetou. Schumann Djetou beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Schumann Djetou!
9.27
1-0Emmanuel Fidani flicks a high ball forward to Ruddy Martel who takes it down. Ruddy Martel makes a pass forward but Gerard Bourdeau makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
10.07
Pegguy Gardie flicks a high ball forward to Marcello Boucher who takes it down. Marcello Boucher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Zerdoux. Jimmy Zerdoux makes a probing pass to Schumann Djetou but he's offside!
12.05
1-0Jason Roux comes in with a late challenge on Fadel Hiroux. Jason Roux is shown the yellow card! Fadel Hiroux hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.48
Donato Campagnolo catches Marcello Boucher on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcello Boucher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.56
1-0Goran Dogon plays the ball forward to Pegguy Gardie. Pegguy Gardie passes the ball forward to Jimmy Zerdoux. Jimmy Zerdoux whips in a cross ball towards Ronan Cool. Ronan Cool knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Niccolo Fortune!
20.28
Dambou Hagard sees Ruddy Martel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruddy Martel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.22
1-0Jason Roux catches Giuseppe Kastendeuch on the ankles. The referee brings Jason Roux to one side and gives him a warning! Giuseppe Kastendeuch carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.26
Giuseppe Kastendeuch flicks a high pass forward. Donato Campagnolo collects the pass. Donato Campagnolo flicks a high pass forward. Gerard Bourdeau collects the pass. Gerard Bourdeau shoots from long range. Jeremie Lobe gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
24.33
1-0Donato Campagnolo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Donato Campagnolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.18
Goran Dogon passes the ball forward to Ronan Cool. Ronan Cool flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Marguerite who takes it down. Silvio Marguerite knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.42
Thomas Sibille chips the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Fidani. Emmanuel Fidani sees Dambou Hagard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dambou Hagard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
39.05
Donato Campagnolo flicks the ball to his team mate, Dambou Hagard. Dambou Hagard makes a simple pass, allowing Gerard Bourdeau to run into the box. Gerard Bourdeau comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.04
Goran Dogon flicks a high pass forward to Ronan Cool who brings the ball under control. Ronan Cool threads a neat ball through to Schumann Djetou. Schumann Djetou sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Niccolo Fortune!
45.00
Jason Roux takes it forward alone. Jason Roux whips in a cross ball towards Ronan Cool. Ronan Cool jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ronan Cool scores for AS Saint-Étienne!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne have changed their lineup with Gerald Cantona replacing Schumann Djetou. Stade Brestois 29 appear unchanged since the first half. The Stade Brestois 29 players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off!
47.16
Said Serredszum kicks a strong pass forward to Emmanuel Fidani. Emmanuel Fidani sees space and advances. Emmanuel Fidani tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Jeremie Lobe!
48.41
Marcello Boucher takes it forward alone. Marcello Boucher lofts in a cross ball towards Michel Escudé. Michel Escudé jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.54
Giuseppe Kastendeuch flicks the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Fidani. Emmanuel Fidani whips in a cross ball towards Gerard Bourdeau. Gerard Bourdeau whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.06
Thomas Sibille makes an attacking run forward. Thomas Sibille plays a quick one-two with Ruddy Martel and rushes in on goal... Thomas Sibille side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.48
Pasquale Scarponi flicks a high pass forward. Ronan Cool collects the pass. Ronan Cool flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Roux. Jason Roux whips in a cross ball towards Ronan Cool. With a superhuman jump, Ronan Cool connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.38
Fadel Hiroux takes it forward alone. Fadel Hiroux flicks a high ball forward to Dambou Hagard who takes it down. Dambou Hagard lofts in a cross ball towards Ruddy Martel. Ruddy Martel flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
78.49
Silvio Marguerite passes the ball forward to Gerald Cantona. Gerald Cantona rushes past Said Serredszum! Gerald Cantona rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
79.17
2-1Giuseppe Kastendeuch hacks Jason Roux from behind! The referee calls over Giuseppe Kastendeuch and warns him to calm down! Jason Roux hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.48
Pegguy Gardie makes a probing pass to Jimmy Zerdoux. Jimmy Zerdoux brings the ball forward. Jimmy Zerdoux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.26
2-1Gerard Bourdeau hits a low pass to Dambou Hagard. Dambou Hagard hits a low pass to Ruddy Martel. Pegguy Gardie barges into Ruddy Martel. Ruddy Martel appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
84.09
Thomas Sibille threads the ball through to Ruddy Martel. Ruddy Martel knocks the ball forward to Dambou Hagard but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
89.23
Thomas Sibille threads a neat ball through to Donato Campagnolo. Donato Campagnolo chips the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Martel. Ruddy Martel shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.5%
49.5%
Play Area
31.6%
44.2%
24.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ronan Cool of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jeremie Lobe (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Goran Dogon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Pasquale Scarponi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pegguy Gardie (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jason Roux (MID) |  | 7 |
| 6. | Ronan Cool (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Marcello Boucher (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Michel Escudé (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Schumann Djetou (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Silvio Marguerite (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jimmy Zerdoux (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martin Pontal (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dario Arribagé (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gerald Cantona (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Niccolo Fortune (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Said Serredszum (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thomas Sibille (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Fadel Hiroux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emmanuel Fidani (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Donato Campagnolo (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Giuseppe Kastendeuch (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gerard Bourdeau (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Dambou Hagard (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ruddy Martel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Anthony Malm (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cedric Belmadi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lionel Avenet (MID) | 0 | |