Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Francis-Le Blé where Stade Brestois 29 play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 9,308 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stade Brestois 29 and AS Saint-Étienne are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sophiane Di Tommaso.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stade Brestois 29 and AS Saint-Étienne are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sophiane Di Tommaso.
0.00
0-0Stade Brestois 29 get the match underway!
2.04
0-0Marcello Boucher passes the ball forward to Schumann Djetou. Schumann Djetou knocks in a cross ball towards Samba Bonnal. Samba Bonnal outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.26
Marcello Boucher takes it forward alone. Marcello Boucher lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Zerdoux. Jimmy Zerdoux gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
8.37
Emmanuel Fidani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruddy Martel. Ruddy Martel tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
10.25
Lionel Avenet flicks a high pass forward. Donato Campagnolo controls it well on his chest. Donato Campagnolo shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.23
0-0Said Serredszum flicks a high pass forward. Ruddy Martel collects the pass. Ruddy Martel makes a defence splitting pass to Jeremy Visieux. Jeremy Visieux shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
15.39
Michel Escudé makes a probing pass to Jimmy Zerdoux. Jimmy Zerdoux knocks in a cross ball towards Schumann Djetou. Schumann Djetou heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
16.46
Emmanuel Fidani sees Gary Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Niven advances inside the box! Gary Niven cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
20.04
0-0Said Serredszum knocks the ball to his team mate, Fadel Hiroux. Fadel Hiroux flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Martel. Ruddy Martel knocks the ball forward to Dambou Hagard but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.24
Mario Malouda takes it forward alone. Mario Malouda shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
26.43
Said Serredszum flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Marc Laget controls it well on his chest. Jean-Marc Laget deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Donato Campagnolo. Donato Campagnolo advances inside the box! Donato Campagnolo shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
39.17
Donato Campagnolo flicks a high pass forward. Emmanuel Fidani controls it well on his chest. Emmanuel Fidani plays a scrappy one-two with Jeremy Visieux and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Emmanuel Fidani provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.03
0-0Marcello Boucher sees Samba Bonnal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samba Bonnal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fadel Hiroux.
44.56
1-0Jeremy Visieux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dambou Hagard. Dambou Hagard whips in a cross ball towards Ruddy Martel. Ruddy Martel makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Brestois 29 appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne have changed their lineup with Zoumana Tebily replacing Schumann Djetou. The AS Saint-Étienne players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off!
48.30
Lionel Avenet sees Ruddy Martel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruddy Martel whips in a cross ball towards Jeremy Visieux. With a superhuman jump, Jeremy Visieux connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Jeremie Lobe is on top of his game. Good save!
59.52
1-0Stade Brestois 29 are in full control of this game.
60.11
Dambou Hagard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Martel. Ruddy Martel makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jeremy Visieux. Jeremy Visieux tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.37
Goran Dogon hits a low pass to Jason Roux. With vision, Jason Roux plays the ball forward to Samba Bonnal. Samba Bonnal runs straight at the defence! Samba Bonnal muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
65.22
Donato Campagnolo plays the ball forward to Jeremy Visieux. Jeremy Visieux makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dambou Hagard but he's offside!
73.26
Donato Campagnolo breaks forward. Donato Campagnolo hits a low pass to Dambou Hagard. Dambou Hagard deftly passes the ball to Ruddy Martel, releasing him through on goal. Ruddy Martel strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
78.37
Emmanuel Fidani flicks a high pass forward. Gary Niven collects the pass. Gary Niven passes the ball forward to Lionel Avenet. Lionel Avenet plays a one-two with Ruddy Martel and rushes in on goal... Lionel Avenet takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.33
Michel Escudé sees Marcello Boucher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcello Boucher threads a neat ball through to Zoumana Tebily. Zoumana Tebily runs straight at the defence! Zoumana Tebily comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
84.10
Michel Escudé flicks a high pass forward to Zoumana Tebily who brings the ball under control. Zoumana Tebily whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Zerdoux. Jimmy Zerdoux makes a looping header on goal. Zoumana Karembeu punches it away to safety.
87.16
Said Serredszum plays the ball forward to Jeremy Visieux. Jeremy Visieux decides to run forward with the ball. Jeremy Visieux shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.9%
35.1%
Play Area
26%
41.6%
32.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ruddy Martel of Stade Brestois 29 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Zoumana Karembeu (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Said Serredszum (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jean-Marc Laget (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fadel Hiroux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emmanuel Fidani (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Donato Campagnolo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Lionel Avenet (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Dambou Hagard (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jeremy Visieux (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ruddy Martel (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Devanir Meyrieu (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cedric Belmadi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Niccolo Fortune (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jeremie Lobe (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Goran Dogon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pasquale Scarponi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pegguy Gardie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mario Malouda (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jason Roux (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcello Boucher (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Michel Escudé (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Schumann Djetou (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Samba Bonnal (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jimmy Zerdoux (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dario Arribagé (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Pontal (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Zoumana Tebily (ATT) | 6 | |