Match Report


ReimsReims     Paris Saint-GermainParis Saint-Germain
Computer Player Computer Player Dave Cee Dave Cee
Lars BierhoffL. Bierhoff67
G
1captain
G
83Michael SimonsenM. Simonsen
Damian MonierD. Monier63
D
2
D
72Regi BuffelR. Buffel
Eric KohlerE. Kohler62
D
3
D
76Alexander SanchezA. Sanchez
Gregory KarwattG. Karwatt57
D
4
D
76Youssef BrahamiY. Brahami
Paul McStayP. McStay55
D
5
D
84Bruno EscobarB. Escobar
Vincenzo RichterV. Richter70
M
6
M
87Stephane HaeldermansS. Haeldermans
Camille DoboC. Dobo66
M
7
M
90Eric AmoahE. Amoah
Hubert SekliH. Sekli60
M
8
M
78Andrew JohnsonA. Johnson
Darl NijkampD. Nijkamp59
M
captain9
A
77Ian CutlerI. Cutler
Stephane ElzéardS. Elzéard76
A
10
A
72Pape ClaytonP. Clayton
Yann FournelY. Fournel65
A
11
A
79Greg MortensenG. Mortensen
 
Nicholas SavidanN. Savidan64
A
12
D
75Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa
Soufiane MadarS. Madar59
G
13
M
73Farid TrapassoF. Trapasso
Aziz EscayolA. Escayol58
M
14
A
70Sabri MarchandS. Marchand

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Auguste Delaune where Reims play host to Paris Saint-Germain. A crowd of 20,997 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reims are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Rabuel.


0.00
The first half starts with Paris Saint-Germain kicking off!
4.05
Hubert Sekli decides to run forward with the ball. Hubert Sekli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yann Fournel. Yann Fournel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Youssef Brahami.
12.46
Gregory Karwatt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darl Nijkamp. Darl Nijkamp flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Elzéard controls it well on his chest. Stephane Elzéard shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
16.05
Andrew Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Ian Cutler collects the pass. Ian Cutler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Kohler.
21.15
Camille Dobo darts forward. Camille Dobo finds some space and shoots from distance. Michael Simonsen gets down and covers it.
26.34
Showing composure, Darl Nijkamp laces a through ball forward to Camille Dobo. Camille Dobo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.01
Stephane Haeldermans flicks a high pass forward. Pape Clayton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pape Clayton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul McStay.
30.18
Darl Nijkamp threads a neat ball through to Yann Fournel. Yann Fournel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.24
Andrew Johnson threads a neat ball through to Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah lofts in a cross ball towards Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Lars Bierhoff manages to keep it out.
36.10
Regi Buffel kicks a strong pass forward to Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson sees Stephane Haeldermans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephane Haeldermans knocks in a cross ball towards Pape Clayton. Pape Clayton makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.53
Hubert Sekli catches Stephane Haeldermans on the ankles. The referee brings Hubert Sekli to one side and gives him a warning! Stephane Haeldermans hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.30
Youssef Brahami catches Damian Monier on the ankles. The referee calls over Youssef Brahami and shows him a yellow card! Damian Monier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Reims appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Reims kick off and get the second half underway!
49.54
Eric Amoah chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler sees Pape Clayton just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Pape Clayton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Pape Clayton scores for Paris Saint-Germain!!
55.32
Eric Amoah knocks the ball forward to Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Lars Bierhoff has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.45
Eric Amoah hacks Eric Kohler from behind! The referee brings Eric Amoah to one side and gives him a warning! Eric Kohler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.03
Hubert Sekli makes a probing pass to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard runs straight at the defence! Stephane Elzéard muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
63.46
Stephane Elzéard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Camille Dobo. Camille Dobo shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Michael Simonsen easily smothers it!
65.08
Youssef Brahami makes a strong solo run forward. Youssef Brahami makes a simple pass to Pape Clayton. Pape Clayton shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
67.57
Yann Fournel flicks a high ball forward to Darl Nijkamp who takes it down. Darl Nijkamp lofts in a cross ball towards Yann Fournel. Regi Buffel catches Yann Fournel on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
71.07
Youssef Brahami flicks a high pass forward. Eric Amoah controls it well on his chest. Eric Amoah threads a neat ball through to Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson knocks the ball forward to Pape Clayton but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
73.56
Hubert Sekli catches Regi Buffel on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Regi Buffel runs off the knock.
81.02
Youssef Brahami brings the ball forward. Youssef Brahami passes the ball forward to Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
85.41
Yann Fournel kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Michael Simonsen manages to keep it out.
87.23
Eric Kohler makes a strong solo run forward. Eric Kohler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Richter. Vincenzo Richter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Greg Mortensen sees Eric Amoah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Amoah finds some space and shoots from distance but Lars Bierhoff is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Reims

Paris Saint-Germain
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
31.7%
45.1%
23.2%

Scorers
Pape Clayton 36, 50
Eric Amoah 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pape Clayton of Paris Saint-Germain

Match Ratings
1.Lars Bierhoff (GK)
6
2.Damian Monier (DEF)
6
3.Eric Kohler (DEF)
6
4.Gregory Karwatt (DEF)
6
5.Paul McStay (DEF)
6
6.Vincenzo Richter (MID)
6
7.Camille Dobo (MID)
6
8.Hubert Sekli (MID)yellow card
6
9.Darl Nijkamp (MID)
6
10.Stephane Elzéard (ATT)
7
11.Yann Fournel (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicholas Savidan (ATT)
0
13.Soufiane Madar (GK)
0
14.Aziz Escayol (MID)
0

1.Michael Simonsen (GK)
7
2.Regi Buffel (DEF)
6
3.Alexander Sanchez (DEF)
6
4.Youssef Brahami (DEF)yellow card
7
5.Bruno Escobar (DEF)
6
6.Stephane Haeldermans (MID)
7
7.Eric Amoah (MID)goal scored
8
8.Andrew Johnson (MID)
7
9.Ian Cutler (ATT)
7
10.Pape Clayton (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
11.Greg Mortensen (ATT)
6
 
12.Rodrigo Barbosa (DEF)
0
13.Farid Trapasso (MID)
0
14.Sabri Marchand (ATT)
0