Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Stade de lAbbé-Deschamps where Auxerre play host to Paris Saint-Germain. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Auxerre and Paris Saint-Germain are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dario De Abreu.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Auxerre and Paris Saint-Germain are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dario De Abreu.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Auxerre get the match underway!
2.39
0-0Abassi Sibille threads a neat ball through to Ralph Seaman. Ralph Seaman makes a probing pass to Hubert Masudi but he's offside!
3.29
0-1Victor Ramirez hits a low pass to Johan Van Basten. Johan Van Basten laces a through ball forward to Tommy Le Saux. Tommy Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Lionel Zidane. Lionel Zidane connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gonzalo Sorlin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.26
0-1Olivier Dos Santos flicks a high pass forward to Ralph Seaman who brings the ball under control. Ralph Seaman flicks a high ball forward to Jimmy Vercoutre who takes it down. Jimmy Vercoutre knocks in a cross ball towards Abassi Sibille. Abassi Sibille jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
9.13
0-1Spencer Moss flicks a high ball forward to Romano Bosch who takes it down. Romano Bosch threads the ball through to Tommy Le Saux. Tommy Le Saux sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Gonzalo Sorlin manages to gather it.
10.36
0-1Alberto Cortes clumsily knocks into Joost Cales. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joost Cales stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.23
Joost Cales knocks the ball forward to Pedro Quaresma. Pedro Quaresma shoots from distance. Gonzalo Sorlin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.42
Showing composure, Alberto Cortes plays the ball forward to Ralph Seaman. Ralph Seaman flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Vercoutre controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Jimmy Vercoutre side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.14
Johan Van Basten kicks a strong pass forward to Muzzy Özalan. Muzzy Özalan lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Quaresma. Pedro Quaresma directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.42
0-3Johan Van Basten threads a neat ball through to Muzzy Özalan. Muzzy Özalan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.11
Muzzy Özalan makes a probing pass to Tommy Le Saux. Tommy Le Saux shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
38.07
Victor Ramirez sees a break and surges forward. Victor Ramirez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
39.38
Lionel Zidane flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Quaresma controls it well on his chest. Pedro Quaresma shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.08
Alberto Cortes flicks a high ball forward to Kaba Lachuer who takes it down. Kaba Lachuer lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Gonzalez. Pablo Gonzalez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Auxerre appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half. The Auxerre players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Paris Saint-Germain start the second half!
51.33
Abassi Sibille controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kaba Lachuer. Kaba Lachuer shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.39
Without breaking stride, Ronan Le Bris plays the ball forward to Jimmy Vercoutre. Jimmy Vercoutre shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
59.37
Victor Ramirez hits a low pass to Romano Bosch. Romano Bosch flicks a high pass forward to Johan Van Basten who brings the ball under control. Johan Van Basten knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Le Saux. With a superhuman jump, Tommy Le Saux connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
63.24
Victor Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Joost Cales. Joost Cales flicks the ball to his team mate, Lionel Zidane. Lionel Zidane lofts in a cross ball towards Muzzy Özalan. Muzzy Özalan flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Gonzalo Sorlin.
66.21
0-3Alberto Cortes comes in with a late challenge on Joost Cales. Alberto Cortes is given a warning by the referee! Joost Cales gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.52
Pedro Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Le Saux. Tommy Le Saux plays a scrappy one-two with Lionel Zidane and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tommy Le Saux takes a shot at goal. Gonzalo Sorlin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.11
Spencer Moss passes the ball forward to Victor Ramirez. Victor Ramirez hits a low pass to Johan Van Basten. Johan Van Basten shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Johan Van Basten!
77.11
0-5Auxerre appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Paris Saint-Germain have made 3 substitutions with Duarte Rego replacing Muzzy Özalan, Jacob Bishop replacing Romano Bosch and Lilian Seube replacing Victor Ramirez .
79.45
With some swift thinking, Jacob Bishop plays the ball forward to Duarte Rego. Duarte Rego knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Olivier Dos Santos.
81.30
Kaba Lachuer kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmy Vercoutre. Jimmy Vercoutre shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.47
Spencer Moss takes a long throw-in. Lilian Seube makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lionel Zidane. Lionel Zidane makes a beautiful solo run. Lionel Zidane skips past Olivier Dos Santos! Some silky footwork from Lionel Zidane provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gonzalo Sorlin smothers it!
84.37
Abassi Sibille makes a simple pass to Pablo Gonzalez. Pablo Gonzalez plays a scrappy one-two with Jimmy Vercoutre and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pablo Gonzalez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.28
Joost Cales sees space and advances. Joost Cales makes a great pass forward. Tommy Le Saux runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
87.30
Joost Cales threads the ball through to Pedro Quaresma. Pedro Quaresma makes a great pass forward. Duarte Rego runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
89.02
Gabriel Voisin threads a neat ball through to Jacob Bishop. Jacob Bishop controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Rego. Duarte Rego makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Le Saux but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
0
10
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.4%
64.6%
Play Area
29.1%
46.8%
24.1%
Scorers
| Lionel Zidane 3 Pedro Quaresma 14, 28 Tommy Le Saux 68 Johan Van Basten 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lionel Zidane of Paris Saint-Germain |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gonzalo Sorlin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kwami Jacquesson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Olivier Dos Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ronan Le Bris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Abassi Sibille (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kaba Lachuer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ralph Seaman (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alberto Cortes (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Jimmy Vercoutre (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pablo Gonzalez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Hubert Masudi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pape Mondragon (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jean-Claude Mathis (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tomasz Abriel (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Diego Hector Peralta (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Voisin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Victor Ramirez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Spencer Moss (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Johan Van Basten (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Joost Cales (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Romano Bosch (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Lionel Zidane (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Tommy Le Saux (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Muzzy Özalan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Pedro Quaresma (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Duarte Rego (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jacob Bishop (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Lilian Seube (DEF) | 6 | |