Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Pierre-Mauroy where Lille OSC play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 17,816 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Lille OSC and AS Saint-Étienne are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Renaud.


0.00
The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne kick off!
2.04
Paolo Gorgone threads a neat ball through to Edouard Calabuig. Edouard Calabuig knocks the ball forward to David Druon. David Druon whips in a cross ball towards Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Martin Rösler scores for Lille OSC!!
8.02
Fabrice Bottelin kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graeme Cope.
9.58
Edouard Calabuig knocks the ball to his team mate, David Mccall. David Mccall makes a simple pass to Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.58
Adelmajid Charvet makes a probing pass to Antonio Marquitos. Antonio Marquitos shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.44
Frederico Caballero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Purrel Blinker. Purrel Blinker makes an attacking run forward. Purrel Blinker puts a great ball through but Elena Ruiz is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
20.19
Federico Alessi flicks a high ball forward to Adelmajid Charvet who takes it down. Adelmajid Charvet shoots from long range. It's there!! Brian Rankin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.16
Frederico Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Fabrice Bottelin collects the pass. Fabrice Bottelin flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Walter who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Walter whips in a cross ball towards Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Elena Ruiz!
32.41
Alex Thomson flicks a high ball forward to Federico Alessi who takes it down. Federico Alessi flicks a high pass forward. Adelmajid Charvet controls it well on his chest. Adelmajid Charvet finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.12
Edouard Calabuig sees Federico Alessi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Federico Alessi kicks a strong pass forward to David Mccall. David Mccall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
38.24
Frank Stuart laces a through ball forward to Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz passes the ball forward to Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.18
Frederico Caballero sees Purrel Blinker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Purrel Blinker passes the ball forward to Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.06
Edouard Calabuig pushes mid-way up the pitch. Edouard Calabuig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Marquitos. Antonio Marquitos knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Brian Rankin had no chance!! Goal for Lille OSC! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the German!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lille OSC appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Saint-Étienne players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Lille OSC get the second half underway!
48.21
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
49.03
Alex Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Gorgone who brings the ball under control. Paolo Gorgone flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Marquitos collects the pass. Antonio Marquitos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.25
Fabrice Bottelin sees space and advances. Fabrice Bottelin whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.23
Paolo Gorgone flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Marquitos collects the pass. Antonio Marquitos knocks the ball forward to David Mccall. David Mccall shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
63.43
Federico Alessi makes a simple pass to Antonio Marquitos. Antonio Marquitos plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Rösler and stumbles forward towards the goal... Antonio Marquitos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Brian Rankin comfortably gets down and covers it.
66.03
With vision, Purrel Blinker plays the ball forward to Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.12
Malcolm Mcleod barges into Martin Rösler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Rösler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.13
Paolo Gorgone pushes up the pitch. Paolo Gorgone flicks a high pass forward to Federico Alessi who brings the ball under control. Federico Alessi knocks in a cross ball towards Adelmajid Charvet. Adelmajid Charvet makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.28
Carlos Martin pushes up the pitch. Carlos Martin sees space and advances. Carlos Martin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Thomson.
84.40
Carlos Martin flicks a high pass forward. Warren Bastin controls it well on his chest. Warren Bastin lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Ruiz. With a superhuman jump, Elena Ruiz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
85.42
Carlos Martin threads a neat ball through to Fabrice Bottelin. Fabrice Bottelin flicks a high pass forward to Elena Ruiz who brings the ball under control. Elena Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Dado Verschave comfortably picks it out of the air!
89.45
Purrel Blinker chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edouard Calabuig.
90.00
Purrel Blinker threads a neat ball through to Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Dado Verschave has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
29.9%
44.2%
26%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Rösler of Lille OSC

Match Ratings