Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 19,559 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stade Rennais 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 Denis Ait Atmane.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stade Rennais 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 Denis Ait Atmane.
0.00
0-0AS Saint-Étienne kick off and get the first half underway!
2.26
0-0Nicolas Walter chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.08
1-0Neil Niven threads a neat ball through to Victor Mora. Victor Mora threads a neat ball through to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Dublin. Martin Dublin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Brian Rankin had no chance!! Goal for Stade Rennais!
6.29
Guillermo Diez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Smithe. Edward Smithe takes it forward alone. Edward Smithe shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
10.01
1-0Purrel Blinker makes an attacking run forward. Purrel Blinker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.38
Purrel Blinker threads a neat ball through to Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
15.14
With imagination, Eugenio Ferrer plays the ball forward to Edward Smithe. Edward Smithe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso plays a one-two with Kevin White and rushes in on goal... Jorge Veloso makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.39
2-0Kevin White hacks Carlos Martin from behind! The referee calls over Kevin White and warns him to calm down! Carlos Martin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.09
2-0Guillermo Diez hits a low pass to Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer threads the ball through to Edward Smithe. Edward Smithe plays a quick one-two with Matt Hansen and rushes in on goal... Edward Smithe cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Brian Rankin manages to keep it out.
28.45
Carlos Martin flicks a high pass forward. Purrel Blinker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Purrel Blinker rushes past Fernando Del Sol! Purrel Blinker looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.38
Eugenio Ferrer sees a break and surges forward. Eugenio Ferrer plays a scrappy one-two with Edward Smithe and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eugenio Ferrer takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
42.05
Fernando Del Sol knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Mora. Victor Mora shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Rennais 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
The whistle blows and Stade Rennais kick off!
47.05
Frank Stuart knocks the ball forward to Fabrice Bottelin. Fabrice Bottelin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Diez.
49.56
Martin Dublin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso makes a simple pass, allowing Martin Dublin to run into the box. Martin Dublin comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
51.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Fabrice Bottelin plays the ball forward to Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin White.
53.30
Frank Stuart plays the ball forward to Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter flicks a high pass forward. Elena Ruiz controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Elena Ruiz tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
54.33
With a delightful solo run, Purrel Blinker stretches the opposition's defence. Purrel Blinker shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
55.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Carlos Martin picks a pass forward to Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.20
Kevin White plays the ball forward to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.36
2-2Stade Rennais have made 2 substitutions with Alec Souness replacing Fernando Del Sol and Nicolas Soto replacing Victor Mora .AS Saint-Étienne have made a substitution with Jean-Louis Heurlié replacing Elena Ruiz .
63.01
Alec Souness hits a low pass to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto rushes past Frank Stuart! Some silky footwork from Nicolas Soto provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.07
2-2Carlos Martin comes in with a late challenge on Matt Hansen. Carlos Martin is given a warning by the referee! Matt Hansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.12
Purrel Blinker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Louis Heurlié and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nicolas Walter looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Adolfo Cortes gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.37
Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Marcos Castro replacing Neil Niven .
78.43
Malcolm Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Louis Heurlié. Jean-Louis Heurlié makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Smithe.
87.05
Warren Bastin threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter whips in a cross ball towards Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
2-3Purrel Blinker hacks Martin Dublin from behind! The referee calls over Purrel Blinker and shows him a yellow card! Martin Dublin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
26.6%
43%
30.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Walter of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adolfo Cortes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Diez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Ferrer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Neil Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fernando Del Sol (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin White (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Edward Smithe (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Martin Dublin (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Victor Mora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matt Hansen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jorge Veloso (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Marcos Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alec Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Soto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Brian Rankin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Frank Stuart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Malcolm Mcleod (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frederico Caballero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Quim Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Purrel Blinker (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Fabrice Bottelin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carlos Martin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Elena Ruiz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Walter (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Warren Bastin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Luis Pena (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominique Van Der Luer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean-Louis Heurlié (DEF) | 6 | |