Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Francis le Basser where Stade Lavallois play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 17,568 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stade Lavallois are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Youssef Ramond.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stade Lavallois are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Youssef Ramond.
0.00
0-0Stade Lavallois kick off the first half!
3.22
0-0Carlos Martin hits a low pass to Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by James Mary.
8.37
0-0Luis Marques chips the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Mazzeo. Maurizio Mazzeo advances inside the box! Maurizio Mazzeo comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball cannons off Frederico Caballero, going out of play.
9.02
0-0Youssef Boulebda takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Frederico Caballero reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.48
0-0Philippe Bouvier passes the ball forward to Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malcolm Mcleod.
16.36
Purrel Blinker kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to James Mary who gathers it comfortably.
18.08
1-0Bruno Sousa threads the ball through to Philippe Bouvier. Philippe Bouvier threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Mazzeo. Maurizio Mazzeo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.07
1-0Bruno Sousa threads the ball through to Amedeo Di Francesco. Amedeo Di Francesco threads a neat ball through to Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
26.36
1-0Elena Ruiz comes in with a late challenge on Demetrius Espatero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Demetrius Espatero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.59
With some swift thinking, Amedeo Di Francesco plays the ball forward to Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda whips in a cross ball towards Philippe Bouvier. Philippe Bouvier flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Brian Rankin. Excellent save.
28.21
Demetrius Espatero threads a neat ball through to Philippe Bouvier. Philippe Bouvier flicks a high ball forward to Alcaly De Palmas who takes it down. Alcaly De Palmas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.13
Carlos Martin makes a probing pass to Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter connects with a diving header but is denied by James Mary. Excellent save.
36.21
Bruno Sousa decides to run forward with the ball. Bruno Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Brian Rankin!
39.57
Warren Bastin sees Nicolas Walter in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Walter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.39
Fabrice Bottelin clumsily knocks into Luis Marques. Fabrice Bottelin is warned by the referee! Luis Marques carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.54
Demetrius Espatero makes a probing pass to Maurizio Mazzeo. Maurizio Mazzeo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Martin.
45.00
Carlos Martin knocks the ball forward to Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Warren Bastin scores for AS Saint-Étienne!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Lavallois 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
AS Saint-Étienne kick off and get the second half underway!
48.47
Fabrice Bottelin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter lofts in a cross ball towards Fabrice Bottelin. Fabrice Bottelin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.56
Luis Marques kicks a strong pass forward to Maurizio Mazzeo. Maurizio Mazzeo whips in a cross ball towards Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Youssef Boulebda scores for Stade Lavallois!!
57.00
Bruno Sousa makes a probing pass to Edwin Piqué. Edwin Piqué lofts in a cross ball towards Maurizio Mazzeo. Maurizio Mazzeo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
60.22
2-2AS Saint-Étienne have made a substitution with Jean-Louis Heurlié replacing Elena Ruiz .
67.22
Amedeo Di Francesco passes the ball forward to Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Brian Rankin manages to gather it.
71.24
Demetrius Espatero flicks a high pass forward to Edwin Piqué who brings the ball under control. Edwin Piqué flicks a high pass forward. Youssef Boulebda holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Youssef Boulebda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.27
Callum McStay sees Alcaly De Palmas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alcaly De Palmas shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.50
Edwin Piqué flicks a high ball forward to Youssef Boulebda who gracefully takes it down. Youssef Boulebda shoots from distance. Brian Rankin gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
78.30
Edwin Piqué knocks the ball forward to Youssef Boulebda. Youssef Boulebda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.03
Frank Stuart receives the ball from a throw-in from Malcolm Mcleod. Frank Stuart chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Caballero. Frederico Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Warren Bastin collects the pass. Warren Bastin lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
83.41
Amedeo Di Francesco threads the ball through to Luis Marques. Luis Marques whips in a cross ball towards Alcaly De Palmas. Alcaly De Palmas flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
85.57
Purrel Blinker changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Purrel Blinker lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! James Mary had no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
89.39
Bruno Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum McStay. Callum McStay hits a low pass to Maurizio Mazzeo. Maurizio Mazzeo shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
74%
26%
Play Area
24.7%
46.8%
28.6%
Scorers
| Maurizio Mazzeo 18 Youssef Boulebda 55 | Warren Bastin 45, 86 Fabrice Bottelin 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Warren Bastin of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
| 1. | James Mary (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum McStay (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Demetrius Espatero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Bruno Sousa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Edwin Piqué (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luis Marques (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Amedeo Di Francesco (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Philippe Bouvier (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Youssef Boulebda (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Alcaly De Palmas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Maurizio Mazzeo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Pablo Pardo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Pirri (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Haoulid Zebre (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Brian Rankin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Frank Stuart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Malcolm Mcleod (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frederico Caballero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Quim Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Purrel Blinker (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Fabrice Bottelin (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Carlos Martin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Elena Ruiz (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Nicolas Walter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Warren Bastin (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Luis Pena (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominique Van Der Luer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean-Louis Heurlié (DEF) | 6 | |