Match Report


Paris Saint-GermainParis Saint-Germain     AS NancyAS Nancy
Dave CeeDave Cee Computer Player Computer Player
Michael SimonsenM. Simonsen83
G
captain1
G
70Alberto MarcosA. Marcos
Eddie EdworthyE. Edworthy75
D
2
D
72Thijs SmitT. Smit
Patricio BilaudelleP. Bilaudelle73
D
3
D
71Florian GousséF. Goussé
Oswaldo TourselO. Toursel76
D
4
D
70Stuart SmithS. Smith
Daniel MercadoD. Mercado79
D
5
D
69Neil JohnstoneN. Johnstone
Neil RitchieN. Ritchie86
M
6
M
74Guido TagliaferriG. Tagliaferri
Eric AmoahE. Amoah91
M
7
M
71Jean-Luc AlicarteJ. Alicarte
Torsten NeuhausT. Neuhaus81
M
8captain
M
69Craig BurleyC. Burley
Ian CutlerI. Cutler78
A
9
A
74Tomˆs KoemanT. Koeman
Wagneau CamadiniW. Camadini79
A
10
A
70Daniel BellosoD. Belloso
Yuri RiverolaY. Riverola78
A
11
A
68John AlonzoJ. Alonzo
 
Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa75
D
12
D
69Duncan SounessD. Souness
Luis AlonsoL. Alonso79
M
13
D
66Steed CollinS. Collin
Greg MortensenG. Mortensen79
A
14
M
66Rainer HelmerR. Helmer

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to AS Nancy. A crowd of 19,909 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Paris Saint-Germain and AS Nancy are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis-Clemente Duchesne.


0.00
AS Nancy get the match underway!
3.20
Oswaldo Toursel comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Luc Alicarte. Oswaldo Toursel is warned by the referee! Jean-Luc Alicarte carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.45
Neil Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.53
Tomˆs Koeman flicks the ball to his team mate, John Alonzo. John Alonzo knocks the ball forward into space. Guido Tagliaferri bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
15.28
Neil Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.19
Eric Amoah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Alberto Marcos.
24.11
With vision, Guido Tagliaferri plays the ball forward to Tomˆs Koeman. Tomˆs Koeman kicks a strong pass forward to John Alonzo but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.25
Oswaldo Toursel darts forward. With a delightful solo run, Oswaldo Toursel stretches the opposition's defence. Oswaldo Toursel shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
42.44
Oswaldo Toursel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus kicks a strong pass forward to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Neil Ritchie runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil Ritchie shoots from 20 yards. Alberto Marcos gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain appear unchanged since the first half. AS Nancy also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Nancy players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Paris Saint-Germain get the second half underway!
48.27
Stuart Smith makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Smith makes a simple pass to John Alonzo. John Alonzo whips in a cross ball towards Guido Tagliaferri. Guido Tagliaferri connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.13
Daniel Mercado flicks a high pass forward. Ian Cutler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Cutler shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Marcos smothers it!
54.21
Yuri Riverola knocks the ball forward to Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.54
Oswaldo Toursel flicks a high pass forward to Neil Ritchie who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Neil Ritchie plays the ball forward to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Alberto Marcos had no chance!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
60.13
Paris Saint-Germain have made 2 substitutions with Rodrigo Barbosa replacing Eddie Edworthy and Greg Mortensen replacing Yuri Riverola .
61.14
Neil Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
65.36
Stuart Smith flicks a high pass forward. Florian Goussé controls it well on his chest. Florian Goussé makes an attacking run forward. Florian Goussé lofts in a cross ball towards John Alonzo. John Alonzo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Michael Simonsen manages to gather it comfortably.
66.09
Rodrigo Barbosa flicks a high pass forward to Eric Amoah who brings the ball under control. Eric Amoah makes a probing pass to Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen lofts in a cross ball towards Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini connects with a diving header but somehow Alberto Marcos manages to keep it out.
67.02
Showing composure, Guido Tagliaferri laces a through ball forward to Tomˆs Koeman. Tomˆs Koeman advances inside the box! Tomˆs Koeman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Tomˆs Koeman scores for AS Nancy!!
71.35
Oswaldo Toursel flicks a high pass forward. Eric Amoah collects the pass. Eric Amoah chips the ball to his team mate, Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.47
Stuart Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Burley. Craig Burley makes a simple pass to Daniel Belloso. Daniel Belloso shoots from long range but Michael Simonsen reads it well. Great keeping!
77.26
AS Nancy have made 3 substitutions with Duncan Souness replacing Daniel Belloso, Steed Collin replacing Craig Burley and Rainer Helmer replacing Guido Tagliaferri .
78.32
Patricio Bilaudelle knocks the ball forward to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie hits a low pass to Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Alberto Marcos is on top of his game. Great keeping!
81.45
Neil Johnstone pushes up the pitch. Neil Johnstone makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Steed Collin. Steed Collin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Paris Saint-Germain

AS Nancy
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
27.2%
43.2%
29.6%

Scorers
Yuri Riverola 15
Neil Ritchie 42, 58
Guido Tagliaferri 48
Tomˆs Koeman 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Ritchie of Paris Saint-Germain

Match Ratings
1.Michael Simonsen (GK)
6
2.Eddie Edworthy (DEF)
6
3.Patricio Bilaudelle (DEF)
6
4.Oswaldo Toursel (DEF)
7
5.Daniel Mercado (DEF)
6
6.Neil Ritchie (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.Eric Amoah (MID)
6
8.Torsten Neuhaus (MID)
6
9.Ian Cutler (ATT)
6
10.Wagneau Camadini (ATT)
8
11.Yuri Riverola (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Rodrigo Barbosa (DEF)
6
13.Luis Alonso (MID)
0
14.Greg Mortensen (ATT)
6

1.Alberto Marcos (GK)
7
2.Thijs Smit (DEF)
6
3.Florian Goussé (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Smith (DEF)
7
5.Neil Johnstone (DEF)
6
6.Guido Tagliaferri (MID)goal scored
8
7.Jean-Luc Alicarte (MID)
6
8.Craig Burley (MID)
6
9.Tomˆs Koeman (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Daniel Belloso (ATT)
6
11.John Alonzo (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan Souness (DEF)
6
13.Steed Collin (DEF)
6
14.Rainer Helmer (MID)
6