Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Reims. A crowd of 9,304 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AS Saint-Étienne and Reims are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Zoumana Assati.


0.00
Reims kick off the first half!
2.39
Sebastian Haller threads the ball through to Frederic Fernandez. Frederic Fernandez plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Francois and stumbles forward towards the goal... Frederic Fernandez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.54
Marcello Boucher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Zerdoux. Jimmy Zerdoux lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Malouda. Mario Malouda connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Chritophe Mayer!
12.50
Mario Lefèvre plays the ball forward to Geoffroy Bancarel. Geoffroy Bancarel flicks a high pass forward to Alex Francois who brings the ball under control. Alex Francois runs straight at the defence! Alex Francois makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jeremie Lobe with no chance!! Goal for Reims!
16.54
Frederic Fernandez threads the ball through to Regis Bourgeois. Regis Bourgeois sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jeremie Lobe easily gets down and covers it.
18.38
Pegguy Gardie threads a neat ball through to Samba Bonnal. Samba Bonnal shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
21.48
Mario Malouda flicks a high ball forward to Jimmy Zerdoux who takes it down. Jimmy Zerdoux advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Jimmy Zerdoux provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Chritophe Mayer!
22.30
Pasquale Scarponi makes a probing pass to Azziz Escayol. Azziz Escayol passes the ball forward to Samba Bonnal. Samba Bonnal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
24.23
Frederic Sankharé flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Haller collects the pass. Sebastian Haller flicks a high ball forward to Regis Bourgeois who takes it down. Regis Bourgeois controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
26.38
Frederic Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Alex Francois controls it well on his chest. Alex Francois sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.02
Geoffroy Bancarel threads a neat ball through to Frederic Fernandez. Frederic Fernandez edges inside the box! Frederic Fernandez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
36.14
Azziz Escayol sees Jason Roux in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Roux flicks a high ball forward to Jimmy Zerdoux who takes it down. Jimmy Zerdoux shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.58
Pegguy Gardie threads the ball through to Jason Roux. Showing composure, Jason Roux laces a through ball forward to Schumann Djetou. Schumann Djetou sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.34
Sebastian Haller catches Pasquale Scarponi on the ankles. The referee warns Sebastian Haller to calm down! Pasquale Scarponi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.52
Goran Dogon threads the ball through to Azziz Escayol. With vision, Azziz Escayol plays the ball forward to Jimmy Zerdoux. Jimmy Zerdoux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Geoffroy Bancarel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederic Sankharé. Frederic Sankharé shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
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 Michel Escudé replacing Schumann Djetou. Reims appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Saint-Étienne players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off!
48.51
Frederic Sankharé threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Herve. Guillermo Herve sees a break and surges forward. Guillermo Herve finds some space and shoots from distance but Jeremie Lobe is on top of it.
53.35
Azziz Escayol kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmy Zerdoux. Jimmy Zerdoux knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Herve.
55.13
Mario Lefèvre flicks a high pass forward to Frederic Fernandez who brings the ball under control. Frederic Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Regis Bourgeois. Regis Bourgeois plays a one-two with Alex Francois and advances towards the goal... Regis Bourgeois shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jeremie Lobe is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.32
Pasquale Scarponi flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Roux. Jason Roux advances with the ball. Jason Roux lofts in a cross ball towards Samba Bonnal. Samba Bonnal knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Chritophe Mayer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.39
Mario Lefèvre hacks Azziz Escayol from behind! Mario Lefèvre is shown the yellow card! Azziz Escayol carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.30
Frederic Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Alex Francois who takes it down. Alex Francois knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Goran Dogon.
72.31
Jason Roux makes a simple pass to Michel Escudé. Michel Escudé finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.49
Tony Guiblesi flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Haller who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Haller finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.50
Reims have made 3 substitutions with Alberto Andres replacing Frederic Fernandez, Ruby Valenza replacing Sebastian Haller and Antonio Diez replacing Regis Bourgeois .
78.56
Ruby Valenza flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Sankharé controls it well on his chest. Frederic Sankharé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Francois. Alex Francois controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.23
Pasquale Scarponi catches Teddy Ouedec on the ankles. The referee calls over Pasquale Scarponi and warns him to calm down! Teddy Ouedec runs off the knock.
81.53
Jason Roux flicks a high ball forward to Samba Bonnal who takes it down. Samba Bonnal finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
85.28
Pegguy Gardie threads a neat ball through to Jason Roux. Jason Roux picks a pass forward to Jimmy Zerdoux. Jimmy Zerdoux lofts in a cross ball towards Samba Bonnal. Samba Bonnal finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Chritophe Mayer with no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
31.3%
43.4%
25.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Samba Bonnal of AS Saint-Étienne

Match Ratings
1.Jeremie Lobe (GK)
6
2.Goran Dogon (DEF)
6
3.Pasquale Scarponi (DEF)
6
4.Pegguy Gardie (DEF)
6
5.Mario Malouda (MID)
6
6.Azziz Escayol (MID)
7
7.Jason Roux (MID)
8
8.Marcello Boucher (MID)
6
9.Schumann Djetou (ATT)
6
10.Samba Bonnal (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Jimmy Zerdoux (ATT)
7
 
12.Dario Arribagé (DEF)
0
13.Martin Pontal (GK)
0
14.Michel Escudé (MID)
6