Match Report


Stade RennaisStade Rennais     BastiaBastia
David JacobsDavid Jacobs Mark Richardson Mark Richardson
Adolfo CortesA. Cortes72
G
1
G
42Jean-Claude LjubojaJ. Ljuboja
Guillermo DiezG. Diez71
D
2
D
73Guilherme PostigaG. Postiga
Kevin HutchisonK. Hutchison70
D
3
D
77Nils PalumboN. Palumbo
Neil NivenN. Niven70
D
captain4
D
75Jean-Louis AbrielJ. Abriel
Alec SounessA. Souness75
M
5
M
74Edmundo GuerreroE. Guerrero
Kevin WhiteK. White74
M
6
M
77Torsten TöpferT. Töpfer
Arnauld CarottiA. Carotti76
M
7captain
M
78Damir ChelleD. Chelle
Martin DublinM. Dublin73
M
8
M
74Tony MansT. Mans
Victor MoraV. Mora74
A
9
A
66Gionatha De SanctisG. De Sanctis
Matt HansenM. Hansen72
A
10
A
75Yves-A. RibeiroY. Ribeiro
Jorge VelosoJ. Veloso69
A
11
A
75Rodolfo VergesR. Verges
 
Marcos CastroM. Castro68
D
12
M
73Vasco AndradeV. Andrade
Fernando Del SolF. Del Sol75
M
13
A
70Alassandro RadiceA. Radice
Nicolas SotoN. Soto65
A
14
A
71Romero P. CamineroR. Caminero

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to Bastia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stade Rennais and Bastia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Augusto Delhommeau.


0.00
Stade Rennais start the match!
4.20
Kevin White decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin White shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.37
Jean-Louis Abriel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Mans. Tony Mans knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Verges. Rodolfo Verges whips the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.34
Arnauld Carotti clumsily knocks into Guilherme Postiga. The referee calls over Arnauld Carotti and warns him to calm down! Guilherme Postiga gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.34
Torsten Töpfer threads a neat ball through to Yves-A. Ribeiro. Yves-A. Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.42
Alec Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Mora. Victor Mora shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Jean-Claude Ljuboja. Excellent save.
14.28
Torsten Töpfer flicks a high pass forward. Gionatha De Sanctis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gionatha De Sanctis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.36
Victor Mora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen cuts inside the box! Matt Hansen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.40
With great vision, Edmundo Guerrero plays the ball forward to Yves-A. Ribeiro. Yves-A. Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Töpfer. Torsten Töpfer knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Adolfo Cortes!
26.17
Alec Souness sees Arnauld Carotti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arnauld Carotti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guilherme Postiga.
28.36
Jean-Louis Abriel knocks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Töpfer. Torsten Töpfer flicks a high ball forward to Gionatha De Sanctis who takes it down. Gionatha De Sanctis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Cortes who gathers it comfortably.
30.39
Tony Mans kicks a strong pass forward to Gionatha De Sanctis. Gionatha De Sanctis shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.07
Torsten Töpfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Mans. Tony Mans threads a neat ball through to Gionatha De Sanctis. Gionatha De Sanctis knocks in a cross ball towards Yves-A. Ribeiro. Yves-A. Ribeiro connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
34.49
With a delightful solo run, Jean-Louis Abriel stretches the opposition's defence. Jean-Louis Abriel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Adolfo Cortes. Excellent save.
36.07
Arnauld Carotti flicks a high pass forward to Alec Souness who brings the ball under control. Alec Souness edges inside the box! Alec Souness rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jean-Claude Ljuboja!
42.24
Edmundo Guerrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Yves-A. Ribeiro. Yves-A. Ribeiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Hutchison.
44.11
Alec Souness threads a neat ball through to Victor Mora. Victor Mora rushes past Edmundo Guerrero! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Victor Mora provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Rennais appear unchanged since the first half. Bastia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bastia players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bastia get the second half underway!
47.07
Edmundo Guerrero surges forward with the ball. Edmundo Guerrero lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Töpfer. Torsten Töpfer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.37
Arnauld Carotti threads a neat ball through to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jean-Claude Ljuboja smothers it!
51.46
Torsten Töpfer flicks a high ball forward to Yves-A. Ribeiro who gracefully takes it down. Yves-A. Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Damir Chelle. Damir Chelle rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
53.21
Showing composure, Damir Chelle laces a through ball forward to Yves-A. Ribeiro. Yves-A. Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Verges. Rodolfo Verges is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Adolfo Cortes picks it out of the air!
54.38
Jean-Louis Abriel hoofs the ball up the pitch. Gionatha De Sanctis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Diez.
55.32
Jean-Louis Abriel knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero makes an attacking run forward. Edmundo Guerrero shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.15
Kevin White takes the throw-in. Kevin Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Victor Mora. Victor Mora threads a neat ball through to Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen knocks the ball forward to Kevin White but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
59.52
Martin Dublin clumsily knocks into Tony Mans. Martin Dublin is given a warning by the referee! Tony Mans hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.20
Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Nicolas Soto replacing Victor Mora .
63.20
Nicolas Soto threads a neat ball through to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Jean-Claude Ljuboja.
64.46
Alec Souness takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Guillermo Diez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
66.37
With great vision, Kevin Hutchison plays the ball forward to Kevin White. Kevin White sees Nicolas Soto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Soto shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
72.55
Kevin White makes a probing pass to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto advances inside the box! Nicolas Soto shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.40
Martin Dublin threads the ball through to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.40
Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Marcos Castro replacing Neil Niven .Bastia have made 3 substitutions with Vasco Andrade replacing Torsten Töpfer, Alassandro Radice replacing Gionatha De Sanctis and Romero P. Caminero replacing Damir Chelle and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.47
Guillermo Diez threads a neat ball through to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso laces a through ball forward to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto rushes past Guilherme Postiga! Nicolas Soto shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.15
Arnauld Carotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Jean-Claude Ljuboja punches it away to safety.
85.54
Jean-Louis Abriel threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Postiga. Guilherme Postiga makes a simple pass to Tony Mans. Tony Mans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Stade Rennais

Bastia
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
27.7%
45.8%
26.5%

Scorers
Victor Mora 44
Matt Hansen 73
Nicolas Soto 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Soto of Stade Rennais

Match Ratings
1.Adolfo Cortes (GK)
7
2.Guillermo Diez (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Hutchison (DEF)
6
4.Neil Niven (DEF)
6
5.Alec Souness (MID)
7
6.Kevin White (MID)
6
7.Arnauld Carotti (MID)
6
8.Martin Dublin (MID)
6
9.Victor Mora (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Matt Hansen (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jorge Veloso (ATT)
7
 
12.Marcos Castro (DEF)
6
13.Fernando Del Sol (MID)
0
14.Nicolas Soto (ATT)goal scored
9

1.Jean-Claude Ljuboja (GK)
7
2.Guilherme Postiga (DEF)
6
3.Nils Palumbo (DEF)
6
4.Jean-Louis Abriel (DEF)
7
5.Edmundo Guerrero (MID)
7
6.Torsten Töpfer (MID)
7
7.Damir Chelle (MID)
6
8.Tony Mans (MID)
6
9.Gionatha De Sanctis (ATT)
6
10.Yves-A. Ribeiro (ATT)
6
11.Rodolfo Verges (ATT)
6
 
12.Vasco Andrade (MID)
6
13.Alassandro Radice (ATT)
6
14.Romero P. Caminero (ATT)
6