Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to AC Ajaccio. A crowd of 18,909 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Augusto Delhommeau.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Augusto Delhommeau.
0.00
0-0AC Ajaccio start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.10
0-0Andrew Johnson threads the ball through to Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.17
0-0Torsten Neuhaus hacks Kuami Drouin from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kuami Drouin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.48
0-0Rodrigo Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
20.36
0-1With great imagination, Hauke Thiele plays the ball forward to Djibrill Tourenne. Djibrill Tourenne knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gomes. Ricardo Gomes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.35
Andrew Johnson decides to run forward with the ball. Andrew Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Darius Bastin!
27.06
Eric Amoah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Cedric Zebre manages to gather it.
44.26
Patricio Bilaudelle flicks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus makes a deft header. Cedric Zebre is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain appear unchanged since the first half. AC Ajaccio also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Paris Saint-Germain kick off!
55.20
Andrew Johnson threads a neat ball through to Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
59.27
Patricio Bilaudelle knocks the ball to his team mate, Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin whips in a cross ball towards Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.06
2-1Ricardo Gomes comes in with a late challenge on Eric Amoah. The referee brings Ricardo Gomes to one side and gives him a warning! Eric Amoah stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.47
Patricio Bilaudelle advances with the ball. Patricio Bilaudelle flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Neuhaus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Torsten Neuhaus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
69.03
Andrew Johnson kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen shoots from distance but Cedric Zebre is on top of it.
72.05
2-1Andrew Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Neuhaus controls it well on his chest. Torsten Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.07
Torsten Neuhaus hits a low pass to Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Cedric Zebre.
78.08
Andrew Johnson makes a probing pass to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin knocks the ball forward, putting Ian Cutler through on goal. Ian Cutler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Cedric Zebre gets down and covers it.
83.59
Ricardo Gomes threads a neat ball through to Djibrill Tourenne. Djibrill Tourenne rushes past Alexander Sanchez! Djibrill Tourenne takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Alexander Sanchez knocks the ball forward to Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus knocks the ball forward to Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.2%
31.8%
Play Area
22.7%
45.5%
31.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Djibrill Tourenne of AC Ajaccio |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Michael Simonsen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodrigo Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexander Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Patricio Bilaudelle (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Daniel Mercado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Torsten Neuhaus (MID) |   | 7 |
| 7. | Eric Amoah (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andrew Johnson (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Darius Bastin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Ian Cutler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Greg Mortensen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Youssef Brahami (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Ritchie (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Yuri Riverola (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cedric Zebre (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Roland Bizasene (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dennis Burgess (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Patterson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kuami Drouin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yves-A. Ben Askar (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Gomes (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Willy Valois (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mariano Tardioli (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hauke Thiele (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Djibrill Tourenne (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Marco Bourgeais (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Damien Martini (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Liddell (ATT) | 0 | |