Match Report


Paris Saint-GermainParis Saint-Germain     AS MonacoAS Monaco
Bojan PopovicBojan Popovic Steven Zuckerman Steven Zuckerman
Diego Hector PeraltaD. Peralta78
G
1
G
72Laurent ZahuiL. Zahui
Gabriel VoisinG. Voisin71
D
2
D
72Vincent KalouV. Kalou
Gonçalo MadridG. Madrid83
D
3
D
76Ga‘l PitonG. Piton
Darren ThompsonD. Thompson75
D
4
D
72Gilles MercierG. Mercier
Johan Van BastenJ. Van Basten75
M
5captain
M
77Eduardo BarkeroE. Barkero
Romano BoschR. Bosch87
M
captain6
M
74Steven BizaseneS. Bizasene
Jacob BishopJ. Bishop80
M
7
M
78Msaddeck BrognoM. Brogno
Lionel ZidaneL. Zidane90
M
8
M
75Roberto BordoniR. Bordoni
Tommy Le SauxT. Le Saux80
A
9
A
78Martial ManardM. Manard
Muzzy ÖzalanM. Özalan89
A
10
A
74Hakan AyazH. Ayaz
Pedro QuaresmaP. Quaresma80
A
11
A
72Sebastiano SilvestriS. Silvestri
 
Duarte RegoD. Rego81
A
12
D
71Rainer RitzingerR. Ritzinger
Edern CapiauxE. Capiaux74
M
13
M
74Colin DelaneyC. Delaney
Lilian SeubeL. Seube66
D
14
A
72Nordin AbdellaouiN. Abdellaoui

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to AS Monaco. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominique Nonda.


0.00
Paris Saint-Germain start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.24
With a delightful solo run, Romano Bosch stretches the opposition's defence. Romano Bosch edges inside the box! Romano Bosch comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.44
Eduardo Barkero hits a low pass to Sebastiano Silvestri. Sebastiano Silvestri shoots from distance but it flies wide!
9.29
Romano Bosch knocks the ball forward to Tommy Le Saux. Tommy Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Muzzy Özalan. Muzzy Özalan flicks the ball with his head but somehow Laurent Zahui manages to keep it out.
10.28
Msaddeck Brogno flicks a high pass forward. Steven Bizasene controls it well on his chest. Steven Bizasene lofts in a cross ball towards Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz flicks the ball with his head but somehow Diego Hector Peralta manages to keep it out.
14.57
Gonçalo Madrid knocks the ball forward to Darren Thompson. Darren Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Quaresma collects the pass. Pedro Quaresma edges inside the box! Pedro Quaresma side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Laurent Zahui manages to keep it out.
15.37
Johan Van Basten deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Le Saux. Tommy Le Saux runs straight at the defence! Tommy Le Saux cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
16.54
Lionel Zidane flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Quaresma skips past Ga‘l Piton! Pedro Quaresma side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.44
Johan Van Basten flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Le Saux. Tommy Le Saux tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.58
Ga‘l Piton sees space and advances. Ga‘l Piton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ga‘l Piton knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Bizasene. Steven Bizasene outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Wonderful reactions from Diego Hector Peralta keeps it out!
22.26
Gonçalo Madrid launches a long ball forward into the other half. Muzzy Özalan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Laurent Zahui who gathers it comfortably.
24.25
Lionel Zidane makes a probing pass to Tommy Le Saux. Tommy Le Saux makes a pass forward but Muzzy Özalan is yards offside!
27.19
Gilles Mercier flicks a high pass forward. Vincent Kalou collects the pass. Vincent Kalou passes the ball forward to Steven Bizasene. Steven Bizasene lofts in a cross ball towards Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Hakan Ayaz scores for AS Monaco!!
30.28
Gilles Mercier flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Bordoni who takes it down. Roberto Bordoni hits a low pass to Martial Manard. Martial Manard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.37
Msaddeck Brogno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martial Manard. Martial Manard shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
34.31
Gabriel Voisin threads a neat ball through to Romano Bosch. Romano Bosch kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Quaresma. Pedro Quaresma shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.03
Gabriel Voisin flicks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Özalan. Muzzy Özalan shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.15
Ga‘l Piton kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Bizasene. Steven Bizasene plays the ball forward to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Gonçalo Madrid controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Le Saux. Tommy Le Saux passes the ball forward but Muzzy Özalan is offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain appear unchanged since the first half. AS Monaco have changed their lineup with Nordin Abdellaoui replacing Martial Manard. The AS Monaco players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
AS Monaco kick off the second half!
48.42
Romano Bosch passes the ball forward to Pedro Quaresma. Pedro Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
54.44
Jacob Bishop sees Muzzy Özalan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Muzzy Özalan flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Bishop. Jacob Bishop comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Wonderful reactions from Laurent Zahui keeps it out!
57.51
Romano Bosch catches Steven Bizasene on the ankles. The referee calls over Romano Bosch and warns him to calm down! Steven Bizasene hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.22
AS Monaco have made 2 substitutions with Rainer Ritzinger replacing Ga‘l Piton and Colin Delaney replacing Msaddeck Brogno and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.30
Romano Bosch flicks a high ball forward to Lionel Zidane who takes it down. Lionel Zidane shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
66.41
Muzzy Özalan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Quaresma. Pedro Quaresma plays the ball forward to Johan Van Basten who has made a great run into the box. Johan Van Basten side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Laurent Zahui gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
69.54
Vincent Kalou kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Delaney. Colin Delaney sees a break and surges forward. Colin Delaney whips in a cross ball towards Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.32
Johan Van Basten brings the ball forward. Johan Van Basten puts a great ball through. Romano Bosch races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
75.18
Darren Thompson threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Voisin. Gabriel Voisin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Quaresma. Pedro Quaresma passes the ball forward but Romano Bosch is offside!
78.37
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
87.28
Steven Bizasene clumsily knocks into Romano Bosch. The referee calls over Steven Bizasene and warns him to calm down! Romano Bosch runs off the knock.
89.01
Gabriel Voisin hacks Colin Delaney from behind! The referee calls over Gabriel Voisin and warns him to calm down! Colin Delaney runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Paris Saint-Germain

AS Monaco
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
17.5%
45%
37.5%

Scorers
Romano Bosch 4
Muzzy Özalan 36
Hakan Ayaz 27, 70

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hakan Ayaz of AS Monaco

Match Ratings
1.Diego Hector Peralta (GK)
6
2.Gabriel Voisin (DEF)
6
3.Gonçalo Madrid (DEF)
6
4.Darren Thompson (DEF)
6
5.Johan Van Basten (MID)
6
6.Romano Bosch (MID)goal scored
9
7.Jacob Bishop (MID)
6
8.Lionel Zidane (MID)
6
9.Tommy Le Saux (ATT)
6
10.Muzzy Özalan (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Pedro Quaresma (ATT)
7
 
12.Duarte Rego (ATT)
0
13.Edern Capiaux (MID)
0
14.Lilian Seube (DEF)
0

1.Laurent Zahui (GK)
8
2.Vincent Kalou (DEF)
6
3.Ga‘l Piton (DEF)
7
4.Gilles Mercier (DEF)
6
5.Eduardo Barkero (MID)
6
6.Steven Bizasene (MID)
7
7.Msaddeck Brogno (MID)
6
8.Roberto Bordoni (MID)
6
9.Martial Manard (ATT)
6
10.Hakan Ayaz (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Sebastiano Silvestri (ATT)
6
 
12.Rainer Ritzinger (DEF)
6
13.Colin Delaney (MID)
7
14.Nordin Abdellaoui (ATT)
6