Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Armand Cesari where Bastia play host to Paris Saint-Germain. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Bastia and Paris Saint-Germain are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Bérenguer.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Bastia and Paris Saint-Germain are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Aziz Bérenguer.
0.00
0-0Paris Saint-Germain kick off the first half!
2.24
0-0Alexander Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Farid Trapasso. Farid Trapasso flicks a high pass forward to Darius Bastin who brings the ball under control. Darius Bastin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.24
0-0Luis Alonso comes in with a late challenge on Damir Chelle. The referee brings Luis Alonso to one side and gives him a warning! Damir Chelle gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.15
0-0Alexander Sanchez knocks the ball to his team mate, Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
14.54
1-0Albert Calvo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Verges. Rodolfo Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Damir Chelle. Damir Chelle jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Michael Simonsen with no chance!! Goal for Bastia!
22.44
Luis Alonso sees space and advances. Luis Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.53
1-0Damir Chelle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Verges. Rodolfo Verges shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.02
Rodolfo Verges laces a weighted ball forward to Vasco Andrade. Vasco Andrade lofts in a cross ball towards Alassandro Radice. Alassandro Radice outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Michael Simonsen effortlessly punches it away to safety.
38.53
Greg Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Darius Bastin controls it well on his chest. Darius Bastin lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
39.09
Damir Chelle flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Andrade controls it well on his chest. Vasco Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.26
Greg Mortensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Farid Trapasso. Farid Trapasso is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
42.44
Luis Alonso hits a low pass to Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jean-Claude Ljuboja!
45.00
Alexander Sanchez sees a break and surges forward. Alexander Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bastia appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half. The Paris Saint-Germain players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bastia kick off!
55.07
Seeing Farid Trapasso's attacking run, Andrew Johnson quickly throws the ball into his path. Farid Trapasso knocks the ball forward to Luis Alonso. Luis Alonso shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
60.03
1-0Paris Saint-Germain have made 2 substitutions with Pascal Dudoit replacing Fabrice Artes and Torsten Neuhaus replacing Daniel Mercado and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
65.30
Damir Chelle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Verges. Rodolfo Verges shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
67.04
Torsten Neuhaus chips the ball to his team mate, Farid Trapasso. Farid Trapasso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean-Claude Ljuboja who gathers it comfortably.
69.34
Jakob Wendel chips the ball to his team mate, Yves-A. Ribeiro. Yves-A. Ribeiro tries a spectacular long range effort. Michael Simonsen gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
71.34
Youssef Brahami threads the ball through to Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson threads a neat ball through to Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damir Chelle.
72.14
1-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
73.10
1-0Pascal Dudoit comes in with a late challenge on Yves-A. Ribeiro. The referee calls over Pascal Dudoit and shows him a yellow card! Yves-A. Ribeiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.26
Farid Trapasso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Jean-Claude Ljuboja.
78.19
Andrew Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Luis Alonso collects the pass. Luis Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guilherme Postiga.
81.14
Rodolfo Verges comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Sanchez. Rodolfo Verges is given a warning by the referee! Alexander Sanchez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.51
Youssef Brahami threads a neat ball through to Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler threads a neat ball through to Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson finds some space and shoots from distance. Andrew Johnson scores for Paris Saint-Germain!!
87.01
Vasco Andrade sees space and advances. Vasco Andrade plays a quick one-two with Jakob Wendel and rushes in on goal... Vasco Andrade comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
89.53
Alexander Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson brings the ball forward. Andrew Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
28.2%
49.3%
22.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andrew Johnson of Paris Saint-Germain |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jean-Claude Ljuboja (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Juan-Carlos Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Lowe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Guilherme Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albert Calvo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Damir Chelle (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Jakob Wendel (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Vasco Andrade (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alassandro Radice (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Yves-A. Ribeiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rodolfo Verges (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Gionatha De Sanctis (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tony Mans (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Romero P. Caminero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Michael Simonsen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fabrice Artes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexander Sanchez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Youssef Brahami (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Mercado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andrew Johnson (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Farid Trapasso (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luis Alonso (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Darius Bastin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ian Cutler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Greg Mortensen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pascal Dudoit (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 13. | Torsten Neuhaus (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Pape Clayton (ATT) | 0 | |