Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stade Gaston Petit where Chateauroux play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 9,229 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chateauroux are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Bedrossian.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chateauroux are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Bedrossian.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chateauroux kick off!
6.11
0-0Hamed Tresor makes a simple pass to Guillermo Schenning. Seeing a gap ahead, Guillermo Schenning plays the ball forward to Willy Kerkar. Willy Kerkar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Louis Heurlié.
8.58
0-0Daniel Sanz threads the ball through to Louis Biancalani. Louis Biancalani whips in a cross ball towards Willy Kerkar. Willy Kerkar whips the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.23
Alexandre Le Garrec runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alexandre Le Garrec knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Louis Heurlié.
15.24
Daniel Sanz brings the ball forward. Daniel Sanz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.14
Mathieur Louiron makes a beautiful solo run. Mathieur Louiron knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Quim Castro.
20.35
Alcaly Forge flicks a high ball forward to Warren Bastin who takes it down. Warren Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
21.07
0-0Malcolm Mcleod threads a neat ball through to Dominique Van Der Luer. Dominique Van Der Luer knocks the ball forward to Alcaly Forge. Alcaly Forge shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Damian Friio.
22.38
0-0Alcaly Forge takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Damir Collet chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
26.54
Dominique Van Der Luer knocks the ball forward to Luis Pena. Luis Pena knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mathieur Louiron.
32.55
Purrel Blinker sees Luis Pena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Pena makes a defence splitting pass to Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Damian Friio smothers it!
34.04
Malcolm Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Luis Pena collects the pass. Luis Pena kicks a strong pass forward to Purrel Blinker. Purrel Blinker whips in a cross ball towards Luis Pena. Luis Pena knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.47
Damir Collet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Schenning. Guillermo Schenning passes the ball forward to Willy Kerkar. Willy Kerkar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
44.24
0-1Malcolm Mcleod makes a simple pass to Alcaly Forge. Alcaly Forge runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alcaly Forge lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chateauroux have changed their lineup with Christian Bertin replacing Damir Collet. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. The Chateauroux players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with AS Saint-Étienne kicking off!
48.55
Dominique Van Der Luer takes it forward alone. Dominique Van Der Luer chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Damian Friio who gathers it comfortably.
49.25
0-1Alcaly Forge flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz flicks the ball with his head. Alexandre Le Garrec clears it off the line with his head!
51.28
Dominique Van Der Luer sees Warren Bastin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Warren Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Sanz.
53.13
0-1Purrel Blinker flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Ruiz. Mathieur Ziani comes in with a late challenge on Elena Ruiz. Penalty not given!!
60.46
0-1AS Saint-Étienne have made 3 substitutions with Frederico Caballero replacing Malcolm Mcleod, Carlos Martin replacing Dominique Van Der Luer and Nicolas Walter replacing Warren Bastin and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
63.19
Frederico Caballero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.35
Alcaly Forge surges forward with the ball. Alcaly Forge lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Pena. With a superhuman jump, Luis Pena connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Daniel Sanz. Excellent block.
69.11
Purrel Blinker flicks a high pass forward. Luis Pena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.42
Purrel Blinker makes a simple pass to Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mathieur Ziani.
78.37
Quim Castro flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Martin collects the pass. Carlos Martin sees Luis Pena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Pena knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mathieur Louiron.
79.24
Alcaly Forge flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Walter who takes it down. Nicolas Walter whips in a cross ball towards Luis Pena. With a superhuman jump, Luis Pena connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Damian Friio manages to keep it out.
81.54
0-2Willy Kerkar hacks Purrel Blinker from behind! Willy Kerkar is shown the yellow card! Purrel Blinker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.18
Alexandre Le Garrec changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alexandre Le Garrec tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30%
70%
Play Area
26.2%
45%
28.7%
Scorers
| Elena Ruiz 44, 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Elena Ruiz of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Damian Friio (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Hamed Tresor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mathieur Louiron (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mathieur Ziani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Damian Soloy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexandre Le Garrec (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Daniel Sanz (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Guillermo Schenning (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Damir Collet (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Willy Kerkar (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Louis Biancalani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Christian Bertin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Demetrius Meniri (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Benoit Tarana (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matt Hibbs (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Frank Stuart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Malcolm Mcleod (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Quim Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jean-Louis Heurlié (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alcaly Forge (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Dominique Van Der Luer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Purrel Blinker (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Elena Ruiz (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Luis Pena (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Warren Bastin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Frederico Caballero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Carlos Martin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Walter (ATT) | 6 | |