Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Amiens. A crowd of 9,459 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Amiens appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Omar Courtois.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Amiens appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Omar Courtois.
0.00
0-0AS Saint-Étienne kick off the first half!
3.11
0-0Steven Drake deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Komian Sitruk. Komian Sitruk lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Pena. Luis Pena rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Samuele Cavalli. Excellent save.
4.48
1-0Alcaly Forge threads a neat ball through to Komian Sitruk. Komian Sitruk shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.30
1-0Alcaly Forge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Pena. Luis Pena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.12
Dominic Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kaci Dugarry. Kaci Dugarry knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Barrett. Anthony Barrett knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Phil Draper who gathers it comfortably.
16.02
1-0Alcaly Forge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Drake. Steven Drake shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
21.14
Duncan Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Niccol˜ Morabito. Niccol˜ Morabito sees Kaci Sorlin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kaci Sorlin shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
30.41
John Bower flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Drake. Steven Drake flicks a high ball forward to Dominique Van Der Luer who takes it down. Dominique Van Der Luer lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Pena. Luis Pena gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.05
Niccol˜ Morabito flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Accursi comfortably collects the pass. Ivan Accursi tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
39.05
Kaci Dugarry chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Barrett. Anthony Barrett knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Quim Castro.
42.52
1-0Alcaly Forge plays the ball forward to Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin plays the ball forward to Luis Pena. Luis Pena makes a pass forward but Steven Drake makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
44.22
Jean-Louis Heurlié hits a low pass to Ross Delaney. Ross Delaney makes a beautiful solo run. Ross Delaney whips in a cross ball towards Luis Pena. Luis Pena outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
45.00
1-0Ivan Accursi catches Steven Drake on the ankles. The referee calls over Ivan Accursi and shows him a yellow card! Steven Drake carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
1-0Free kick to AS Saint-Étienne just outside the area...
45.00
Komian Sitruk calmly steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. Amiens also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Saint-Étienne players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Amiens kick off and get the second half underway!
47.17
Alcaly Forge passes the ball forward to Steven Drake. Steven Drake knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Pena. Luis Pena connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Samuele Cavalli. What a great pair of hands!
48.53
John Bower makes a simple pass to Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.34
Quim Castro makes a simple pass to Luis Pena. Luis Pena passes the ball forward but Komian Sitruk is offside!
51.45
Kaci Dugarry surges forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Kaci Dugarry plays the ball forward to Benjamin Martel. Benjamin Martel lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Barrett. Anthony Barrett jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Phil Draper is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.08
Alcaly Forge makes a simple pass to Komian Sitruk. Komian Sitruk shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
57.51
Niccol˜ Morabito makes a beautiful solo run. Niccol˜ Morabito controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kaci Sorlin. Kaci Sorlin finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
59.07
Alcaly Forge takes it forward alone. Alcaly Forge plays a one-two with Ross Delaney and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Alcaly Forge provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
60.38
1-1AS Saint-Étienne have made a substitution with Jean-Philippe Javary replacing Dominique Van Der Luer .
63.22
1-1Dominic Gemmill clumsily knocks into Komian Sitruk. The referee calls over Dominic Gemmill and shows him a yellow card! Komian Sitruk stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.54
Alcaly Forge chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Drake. Steven Drake knocks the ball forward to Luis Pena. Luis Pena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuele Cavalli who gathers it comfortably.
75.12
Carlos Martin knocks the ball to his team mate, Komian Sitruk. Komian Sitruk lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Pena. Luis Pena jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Samuele Cavalli gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.08
Ivan Accursi receives the ball from a throw-in from Kaci Dugarry. Ivan Accursi flicks a high pass forward to Benjamin Martel who brings the ball under control. Benjamin Martel shoots from outside the area. Benjamin Martel scores for Amiens!!
81.45
Carlos Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Drake. Steven Drake threads the ball through into the box. Luis Pena muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
84.17
Carlos Martin knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Pena. Luis Pena sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.16
1-2Amiens are playing very defensively.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.9%
34.1%
Play Area
23.5%
42.4%
34.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alcaly Forge of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Phil Draper (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Bower (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jean-Louis Heurlié (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Quim Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ross Delaney (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Martin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alcaly Forge (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Dominique Van Der Luer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luis Pena (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Komian Sitruk (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Steven Drake (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Malcolm Mcleod (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jean-Philippe Javary (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Walter (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Samuele Cavalli (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Samuel Sibierski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dominic Gemmill (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Gregorio Prieto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Mcallister (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Kaci Dugarry (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ivan Accursi (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Niccol˜ Morabito (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kaci Sorlin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Anthony Barrett (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Benjamin Martel (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ian Grimandi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivan Tisci (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joris Kuiper (MID) | 0 | |