Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to Angers SCO. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Angers SCO appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guy Philippe.


0.00
The first half starts with Paris Saint-Germain kicking off!
2.29
Patrice Echouafni knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Schenardi. Adrian Schenardi shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Michael Simonsen manages to gather it.
4.03
Nenad Frétard comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Sanchez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Sanchez runs off the knock.
6.29
Rodrigo Barbosa catches Patrice Echouafni on the ankles. The referee calls over Rodrigo Barbosa and shows him a yellow card! Patrice Echouafni runs off the knock.
8.30
Oswaldo Toursel punts the ball hopefully upfield. Neil Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Leonardo Irles smothers it!
10.07
Neil Ritchie flicks a high ball forward to Torsten Neuhaus who takes it down. Torsten Neuhaus makes a great pass forward. Yuri Riverola runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.53
Alexander Sanchez chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.57
Neil Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola sees Wagneau Camadini just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Wagneau Camadini shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Leonardo Irles with no chance!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
20.18
Terry Gower makes a simple pass to Adrian Schenardi. Adrian Schenardi whips in a cross ball towards Paul Huard. Paul Huard makes a looping header on goal but Michael Simonsen is on top of it.
22.39
Torsten Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward. Darius Bastin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darius Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.40
Terry Gower hacks Youssef Brahami from behind! The referee warns Terry Gower to calm down! Youssef Brahami hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.31
Rodrigo Barbosa hits a low pass to Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus knocks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Riverola. Yuri Riverola muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Leonardo Irles reads it well. Good keeping!
28.41
Wagneau Camadini flicks a high pass forward. Yuri Riverola comfortably collects the pass. Yuri Riverola whips in a cross ball towards Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.31
Torsten Neuhaus knocks the ball forward to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Darius Bastin. Darius Bastin whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
36.35
Rodrigo Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie connects with a diving header but is denied by Leonardo Irles. Excellent save.
38.08
Francisco Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Schenardi controls it well on his chest. Adrian Schenardi makes a simple pass to Terry Gower. Terry Gower knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain appear unchanged since the first half. Angers SCO have changed their lineup with Charles-Edward Agathe replacing Paul Huard.

45.00
The whistle blows and Angers SCO kick off!
54.42
Torsten Neuhaus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah lofts in a cross ball towards Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
57.17
Alexander Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Youssef Brahami controls it well on his chest. Youssef Brahami flicks a high pass forward. Eric Amoah collects the pass. Eric Amoah tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
60.11
Paris Saint-Germain have made a substitution with Ian Cutler replacing Darius Bastin .Angers SCO have made a substitution with Peter Sablé replacing Nenad Frétard .
61.20
Peter Sablé knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Schenardi. Adrian Schenardi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.29
Ghislain Lima deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Sablé. Peter Sablé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrice Echouafni. Patrice Echouafni knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Delgado. Frederico Delgado directs the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Michael Simonsen. What a save!
66.30
Omar Richert clumsily knocks into Neil Ritchie. The referee calls over Omar Richert and shows him a yellow card! Neil Ritchie stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.26
Ghislain Lima flicks a high pass forward to Peter Sablé who brings the ball under control. Peter Sablé chips the ball to his team mate, Barket Poil. Barket Poil knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
69.14
Frederico Delgado threads the ball through to Charles-Edward Agathe. Charles-Edward Agathe tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.08
Oswaldo Toursel threads a neat ball through to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini whips in a cross ball towards Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
73.24
Charles-Edward Agathe clumsily knocks into Neil Ritchie. Charles-Edward Agathe is shown the yellow card! Neil Ritchie grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.46
Alexander Sanchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. With great vision, Neil Ritchie plays the ball forward to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Leonardo Irles manages to keep it out.
84.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Neil Ritchie plays the ball forward to Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini whips in a cross ball towards Eric Amoah. With a superhuman jump, Eric Amoah connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
85.18
Omar Richert clumsily knocks into Wagneau Camadini. The referee warns Omar Richert to calm down! Wagneau Camadini runs off the knock.
87.15
Alexander Sanchez passes the ball forward to Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler skips past Francisco Blanco! Ian Cutler rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
89.19
Peter Sablé clumsily knocks into Eric Amoah. Peter Sablé is shown the yellow card! Eric Amoah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
6
Yellow Cards
1
4
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
20.7%
48.8%
30.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Torsten Neuhaus of Paris Saint-Germain

Match Ratings