Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to Paris Saint-Germain. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ahmed Diatta.


0.00
The whistle blows and AS Monaco kick off!
3.04
Daniel Mercado comes in with a late challenge on Alassandro Rivalta. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alassandro Rivalta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.54
With imagination, Azziz Vrielynck picks a pass forward to Warren Coppinger. Warren Coppinger whips in a cross ball towards Peter Vercoutre. Peter Vercoutre flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.21
Azziz Vrielynck knocks the ball forward to Peter Vercoutre. Peter Vercoutre shoots from distance but Michael Simonsen reads it well. Superb keeping!
21.24
Azziz Vrielynck passes the ball forward to David Pinto. David Pinto advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from David Pinto provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Michael Simonsen manages to gather it.
24.53
Warren Coppinger threads the ball through to Anton Bernhart. Anton Bernhart threads the ball through to Azziz Vrielynck. Azziz Vrielynck knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Barbosa.
26.43
Samuel Almeida makes a probing pass to Warren Coppinger. Warren Coppinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.25
Daniel Mercado knocks the ball forward to Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
28.13
Youssef Brahami comes in with a late challenge on Alassandro Rivalta. Youssef Brahami is shown the yellow card! Alassandro Rivalta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.06
Eric Amoah runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eric Amoah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Devanir Ciechelsi gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
34.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Youssef Brahami plays the ball forward to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
36.17
Azziz Vrielynck catches Youssef Brahami on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Youssef Brahami stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.25
Oswaldo Toursel hits a low pass to Youssef Brahami. Youssef Brahami flicks a high pass forward. Darius Bastin collects the pass. Darius Bastin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Devanir Ciechelsi easily gets down and covers it.
42.18
Neil Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Eric Amoah who brings the ball under control. Eric Amoah plays a scrappy one-two with Darius Bastin and advances towards the goal... Eric Amoah takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Devanir Ciechelsi!
44.03
Samuel Almeida clumsily knocks into Neil Ritchie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Ritchie grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Torsten Neuhaus comes in with a late challenge on Alassandro Rivalta. The referee calls over Torsten Neuhaus and shows him a yellow card! Alassandro Rivalta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Paris Saint-Germain kick off!
47.43
Youssef Brahami brings the ball forward. Youssef Brahami flicks a high pass forward. Wagneau Camadini collects the pass. Wagneau Camadini shoots from distance. Devanir Ciechelsi gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
55.04
Samuel Almeida hits a low pass to Peter Vercoutre. Peter Vercoutre knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
57.56
Neil Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini makes a great pass forward. Darius Bastin runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
59.28
Marek Rzasa comes in with a late challenge on Youssef Brahami. The referee brings Marek Rzasa to one side and gives him a warning! Youssef Brahami runs off the knock.
60.20
AS Monaco have made a substitution with Craig Mcgreal replacing Marek Rzasa .Paris Saint-Germain have made 3 substitutions with Alexander Sanchez replacing Rodrigo Barbosa, Luis Alonso replacing Daniel Mercado and Greg Mortensen replacing Yuri Riverola and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.24
Craig Mcgreal knocks the ball forward to Peter Vercoutre. Peter Vercoutre knocks the ball forward to Craig Mcgreal but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
63.35
Torsten Neuhaus passes the ball forward to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Devanir Ciechelsi effortlessly punches it away to safety.
66.04
Alassandro Rivalta threads a neat ball through to Roy Arts. Roy Arts hits a low pass to Azziz Vrielynck. Azziz Vrielynck shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
71.38
Neil Ritchie flicks a high ball forward to Torsten Neuhaus who takes it down. Torsten Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.54
Anton Bernhart clumsily knocks into Darius Bastin. The referee calls over Anton Bernhart and shows him a yellow card! Darius Bastin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.07
Eric Amoah makes an attacking run forward. Eric Amoah advances inside the box! Eric Amoah side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
77.18
AS Monaco have made a substitution with Sebastian Koschmieder replacing Azziz Vrielynck .
79.45
Alassandro Rivalta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Bernhart. Anton Bernhart knocks the ball to his team mate, David Pinto. David Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.52
Eric Amoah sees Wagneau Camadini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wagneau Camadini knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Sebastian Koschmieder. That should have been a goal!
85.28
Darius Bastin passes the ball forward to Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
87.24
Oswaldo Toursel flicks a high pass forward to Eric Amoah who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Eric Amoah stretches the opposition's defence. Eric Amoah lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
3
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
28%
46.3%
25.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eric Amoah of Paris Saint-Germain

Match Ratings
1.Michael Simonsen (GK)
6
2.Rodrigo Barbosa (DEF)
6
3.Oswaldo Toursel (DEF)
6
4.Youssef Brahami (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Daniel Mercado (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Neil Ritchie (MID)
6
7.Eric Amoah (MID)
9
8.Torsten Neuhaus (MID)yellow card
5
9.Darius Bastin (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Wagneau Camadini (ATT)
6
11.Yuri Riverola (ATT)
6
 
12.Alexander Sanchez (DEF)
6
13.Luis Alonso (MID)
6
14.Greg Mortensen (ATT)
6