Match Report


GuingampGuingamp     AS Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-Étienne
Mark RichardsonMark Richardson Computer Player Computer Player
David GutierrezD. Gutierrez79
G
1captain
G
67Brian RankinB. Rankin
Claudio VergesC. Verges75
D
captain2
D
70Frank StuartF. Stuart
Matt DavidsonM. Davidson72
D
3
D
65Malcolm McleodM. Mcleod
Gunther GrunG. Grun71
D
4
D
62Frederico CaballeroF. Caballero
Vinicio E. LopezV. Lopez71
D
5
D
61Quim CastroQ. Castro
Tommaso PregnolatoT. Pregnolato66
M
6
M
72Purrel BlinkerP. Blinker
Gavin BradyG. Brady69
M
7
M
68Fabrice BottelinF. Bottelin
J-Clau ArmandJ. Armand79
M
8
M
65Carlos MartinC. Martin
George OwenG. Owen73
A
9
A
68Elena RuizE. Ruiz
Steffen RöhnerS. Röhner74
A
10
A
68Warren BastinW. Bastin
Dennis WilliamsonD. Williamson73
A
11
A
67Nicolas WalterN. Walter
 
Herve FanniH. Fanni74
A
12
A
65Luis PenaL. Pena
Pascal HeijeP. Heije70
M
13
M
64Dominique Van Der LuerD. Van Der Luer
Duncan BurleyD. Burley72
M
14
D
57Jean-Louis HeurliéJ. Heurlié

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Roudourou where Guingamp play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 18,926 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Guingamp and AS Saint-Étienne are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Lilian Gravelaine.


0.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off and get the first half underway!
2.22
Frederico Caballero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Ruiz but the referee indicates it's offside!
3.39
Purrel Blinker threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.41
Carlos Martin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz shoots from distance but it is tipped over by David Gutierrez.
11.55
Purrel Blinker takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Gunther Grun reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
14.27
J-Clau Armand makes a simple pass to George Owen. George Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Rankin who gathers it comfortably.
16.10
Fabrice Bottelin catches Matt Davidson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Davidson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.56
J-Clau Armand threads the ball through to Steffen Röhner. Steffen Röhner lofts in a cross ball towards George Owen. George Owen whips the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.23
Malcolm Mcleod threads the ball through to Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
27.54
J-Clau Armand makes a probing pass to George Owen. George Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.02
Matt Davidson advances with the ball. Matt Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to George Owen. George Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.57
Matt Davidson sees Gavin Brady in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Rankin who gathers it comfortably.
39.11
Gavin Brady threads a neat ball through to Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson whips in a cross ball towards George Owen. George Owen whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
40.33
Gavin Brady hits a low pass to Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson lofts in a cross ball towards J-Clau Armand. J-Clau Armand connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for J-Clau Armand!
44.12
Fabrice Bottelin flicks a high pass forward to Warren Bastin who brings the ball under control. Warren Bastin finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Guingamp 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 Guingamp get the second half underway!
47.32
Warren Bastin catches Matt Davidson on the ankles. Warren Bastin is shown the yellow card! Matt Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.16
Frederico Caballero knocks the ball forward to Malcolm Mcleod. Malcolm Mcleod hits a low pass to Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.05
Gunther Grun barges into Nicolas Walter. Gunther Grun is shown the yellow card! Nicolas Walter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.55
AS Saint-Étienne are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
60.28
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
61.10
Frederico Caballero barges into Dennis Williamson. Frederico Caballero is shown the yellow card! Dennis Williamson stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.17
Frederico Caballero hits a low pass to Fabrice Bottelin. Fabrice Bottelin laces a weighted ball forward to Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
72.29
J-Clau Armand sees a break and surges forward. J-Clau Armand passes the ball forward but George Owen is offside!
78.29
Gunther Grun sees Gavin Brady in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Owen. George Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.49
Carlos Martin knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter whips in a cross ball towards Purrel Blinker. Purrel Blinker rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
85.04
Frederico Caballero slams into Gavin Brady with his studs up. The referee motions to Frederico Caballero to come over. It's a red card!! Gavin Brady hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.58
Vinicio E. Lopez flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Brady who takes it down. Gavin Brady hits a low pass to Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson puts a great ball through. J-Clau Armand runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Nicolas Walter hacks Dennis Williamson from behind! Nicolas Walter is shown the yellow card! Dennis Williamson stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Guingamp

AS Saint-Étienne
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
4
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
25.3%
46.7%
28%

Scorers
Dennis Williamson 28, 78
J-Clau Armand 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dennis Williamson of Guingamp

Match Ratings
1.David Gutierrez (GK)
6
2.Claudio Verges (DEF)
6
3.Matt Davidson (DEF)
6
4.Gunther Grun (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Vinicio E. Lopez (DEF)
6
6.Tommaso Pregnolato (MID)
6
7.Gavin Brady (MID)
7
8.J-Clau Armand (MID)goal scored
7
9.George Owen (ATT)
7
10.Steffen Röhner (ATT)
6
11.Dennis Williamson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Herve Fanni (ATT)
0
13.Pascal Heije (MID)
0
14.Duncan Burley (MID)
0

1.Brian Rankin (GK)
6
2.Frank Stuart (DEF)
6
3.Malcolm Mcleod (DEF)
6
4.Frederico Caballero (DEF)yellow cardred card
3
5.Quim Castro (DEF)
6
6.Purrel Blinker (MID)
6
7.Fabrice Bottelin (MID)yellow card
5
8.Carlos Martin (MID)
6
9.Elena Ruiz (ATT)
6
10.Warren Bastin (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Nicolas Walter (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Luis Pena (ATT)
0
13.Dominique Van Der Luer (MID)
0
14.Jean-Louis Heurlié (DEF)
0