Match Report


Grenoble Foot 38Grenoble Foot 38     AS Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-Étienne
Computer Player Computer Player Ed Davies Ed Davies
Stephen HansenS. Hansen66
G
1
G
66Phil DraperP. Draper
Shaun GeorgeS. George63
D
2
D
66Frank StuartF. Stuart
Aaron BlackA. Black62
D
3
D
65Malcolm McleodM. Mcleod
Walter LanzaroW. Lanzaro62
D
4
D
61Frederico CaballeroF. Caballero
Paul CollinsP. Collins62
D
5
D
55Jean-Louis HeurliéJ. Heurlié
Johann BrandesJ. Brandes74
M
captain6
M
70Ross DelaneyR. Delaney
Rafael SuarezR. Suarez66
M
7
M
63Carlos MartinC. Martin
Ludovic AnolfoL. Anolfo62
M
8captain
M
71Purrel BlinkerP. Blinker
Jean-Sebastien TalfournierJ. Talfournier71
A
9
A
68Elena RuizE. Ruiz
Rui NascimentoR. Nascimento64
A
10
A
63Luis PenaL. Pena
David FuscoD. Fusco63
A
11
A
67Steven DrakeS. Drake
 
Franois CollinF. Collin60
M
12
D
34Harry SmithH. Smith
Marco StephanM. Stephan59
A
13
M
57Alcaly ForgeA. Forge
Philippe BoutoilleP. Boutoille58
M
14
A
51Komian SitrukK. Sitruk

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade des Alpes where Grenoble Foot 38 play host to AS Saint-Étienne. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Grenoble Foot 38 and AS Saint-Étienne are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jerome Laigle.


0.00
Grenoble Foot 38 kick off and get the first half underway!
2.26
Purrel Blinker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Drake. Steven Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Black.
6.28
Purrel Blinker threads the ball through to Steven Drake. Steven Drake threads a neat, attacking ball through to Luis Pena. Luis Pena shoots from just inside the box but Stephen Hansen is on top of it.
10.31
Carlos Martin plays the ball forward to Steven Drake. Steven Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.40
Johann Brandes flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Talfournier who takes it down. Jean-Sebastien Talfournier shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
14.33
Paul Collins hacks Elena Ruiz from behind! Paul Collins is given a warning by the referee! Elena Ruiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.03
Frederico Caballero chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.38
Purrel Blinker flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Martin controls it well on his chest. Carlos Martin hits a low pass to Steven Drake. Steven Drake knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Pena. Luis Pena connects with a diving header but somehow Stephen Hansen manages to keep it out.
40.52
Paul Collins barges into Steven Drake. Paul Collins is given another warning by the referee! Steven Drake hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.09
Malcolm Mcleod hacks Rui Nascimento from behind! The referee warns Malcolm Mcleod to calm down! Rui Nascimento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Grenoble Foot 38 appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off the second half!
47.27
Johann Brandes flicks a high ball forward to David Fusco who takes it down. David Fusco shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
49.02
Frederico Caballero chips the ball to his team mate, Purrel Blinker. With some swift thinking, Purrel Blinker plays the ball forward to Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.45
Aaron Black deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ludovic Anolfo. Ludovic Anolfo knocks the ball forward to Rui Nascimento. Rui Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.11
Carlos Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ross Delaney. With a delightful solo run, Ross Delaney stretches the opposition's defence. Ross Delaney knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.29
Rafael Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, David Fusco. David Fusco flicks a high pass forward. Johann Brandes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Johann Brandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Purrel Blinker.
57.22
Ross Delaney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Pena. Luis Pena shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
59.06
Shaun George hits a low pass to Johann Brandes. With a delightful solo run, Johann Brandes stretches the opposition's defence. Johann Brandes shoots from distance but it flies wide!
60.18
Grenoble Foot 38 have made a substitution with Marco Stephan replacing Rafael Suarez .AS Saint-Étienne have made a substitution with Alcaly Forge replacing Ross Delaney .
61.24
Ludovic Anolfo hits a low pass to Rui Nascimento. Rui Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards David Fusco. David Fusco rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
66.32
Frank Stuart brings the ball forward. Frank Stuart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Pena. Luis Pena makes a simple pass, allowing Steven Drake to run into the box. Steven Drake muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.12
Johann Brandes kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Nascimento. Rui Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Johann Brandes. Johann Brandes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Phil Draper had no chance!! Goal for Grenoble Foot 38!
73.29
Shaun George flicks a high pass forward. Johann Brandes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Johann Brandes passes the ball forward to David Fusco. David Fusco shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Grenoble Foot 38 are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
75.35
Carlos Martin knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Drake. Steven Drake shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
77.45
Ludovic Anolfo plays the ball forward to David Fusco. David Fusco shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Phil Draper manages to gather it.
79.18
Purrel Blinker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Collins.
81.27
With some swift thinking, Frederico Caballero plays the ball forward to Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin kicks a strong pass forward to Purrel Blinker. Purrel Blinker passes the ball forward but Luis Pena is offside!
85.16
Walter Lanzaro knocks the ball to his team mate, David Fusco. Without breaking stride, David Fusco plays the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Talfournier. Jean-Sebastien Talfournier runs straight at the defence! Jean-Sebastien Talfournier looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.37
Aaron Black comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Martin. The referee calls over Aaron Black and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Martin runs off the knock.
90.00
Carlos Martin sees space and advances. Carlos Martin shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Stephen Hansen.
90.00
It's a corner kick. Purrel Blinker loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Alcaly Forge shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Grenoble Foot 38

AS Saint-Étienne
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
31.8%
45.5%
22.7%

Scorers
Johann Brandes 67
Jean-Sebastien Talfournier 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Johann Brandes of Grenoble Foot 38

Match Ratings
1.Stephen Hansen (GK)
8
2.Shaun George (DEF)
6
3.Aaron Black (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Walter Lanzaro (DEF)
6
5.Paul Collins (DEF)
5
6.Johann Brandes (MID)goal scored
9
7.Rafael Suarez (MID)
6
8.Ludovic Anolfo (MID)
7
9.Jean-Sebastien Talfournier (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Rui Nascimento (ATT)
7
11.David Fusco (ATT)
7
 
12.Franois Collin (MID)
0
13.Marco Stephan (ATT)
6
14.Philippe Boutoille (MID)
0

1.Phil Draper (GK)
6
2.Frank Stuart (DEF)
6
3.Malcolm Mcleod (DEF)
6
4.Frederico Caballero (DEF)
6
5.Jean-Louis Heurlié (DEF)
6
6.Ross Delaney (MID)
6
7.Carlos Martin (MID)
8
8.Purrel Blinker (MID)
7
9.Elena Ruiz (ATT)
6
10.Luis Pena (ATT)
6
11.Steven Drake (ATT)
6
 
12.Harry Smith (DEF)
0
13.Alcaly Forge (MID)
6
14.Komian Sitruk (ATT)
0