Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Clermont. A crowd of 9,213 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Clermont appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Camille Malm.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Clermont appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Camille Malm.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Clermont kick off!
2.07
0-0Ross Delaney flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter knocks the ball forward, putting Steven Drake through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Steven Drake provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
3.17
0-0Nwankwo Neville launches a long ball forward into the other half. Roland Rabuel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
9.06
0-0Carlos Martin comes in with a late challenge on Adrian Ehiogu. The referee calls over Carlos Martin and shows him a yellow card! Adrian Ehiogu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.47
1-0Carlos Martin kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz advances inside the box! Elena Ruiz rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Dominique De Neff had no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
24.18
Under pressure, Quim Castro clears the ball far upfield. Steven Drake shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Ross Delaney picks a pass forward to Purrel Blinker. Purrel Blinker darts forward. Purrel Blinker lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz powers a header at goal. Dominique De Neff effortlessly picks it out of the air!
38.48
2-0Purrel Blinker flicks a high ball forward to Ross Delaney who takes it down. Ross Delaney passes the ball forward but Steven Drake is offside!
44.14
Ross Delaney threads the ball through to Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin plays a scrappy one-two with Steven Drake and advances towards the goal... Carlos Martin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Dominique De Neff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. Clermont also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off and get the second half underway!
48.24
Carlos Martin knocks the ball forward to Purrel Blinker. Purrel Blinker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.46
Nicolas Walter threads a neat ball through to Steven Drake. Steven Drake shoots from outside the area. Dominique De Neff gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
53.41
Carlos Martin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.26
Quim Castro threads the ball through to Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter makes a simple pass to Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz makes a probing pass between the defence to Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Dominique De Neff gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
60.45
4-0AS Saint-Étienne have made 3 substitutions with Jean-Louis Heurlié replacing Frederico Caballero, Alcaly Forge replacing Ross Delaney and Luis Pena replacing Elena Ruiz .
61.53
4-0Purrel Blinker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alcaly Forge. Alcaly Forge flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Pena. Luis Pena controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
78.46
Adrian Ehiogu knocks the ball forward to Roland Rabuel. Roland Rabuel kicks a strong pass forward to Komian Sarr. Komian Sarr shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.31
4-0Carlos Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Drake. Steven Drake runs straight at the defence! Steven Drake rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Denis Zeitoun. Excellent block.
90.00
Carlos Martin takes the throw-in. Alcaly Forge hits a low pass to Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter skips past Adrian Ehiogu! Nicolas Walter muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Dominique De Neff manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
10
0
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
21.1%
46.1%
32.9%
Scorers
| Elena Ruiz 12, 48 Steven Drake 24 Carlos Martin 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Elena Ruiz of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matt Hibbs (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Frank Stuart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Malcolm Mcleod (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Quim Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Frederico Caballero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Martin (MID) |   | 9 |
| 7. | Ross Delaney (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Purrel Blinker (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Elena Ruiz (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Nicolas Walter (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Steven Drake (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jean-Louis Heurlié (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alcaly Forge (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Luis Pena (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Dominique De Neff (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Denis Zeitoun (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nwankwo Neville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adrian Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jason Mouret (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roland Rabuel (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guillermo Ortiz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Didier Legrand (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Komian Sarr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Geoffrey Diani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Don Mcallister (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martial Casagrande (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andre Jesus (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mickael Bérenguer (ATT) | 0 | |