Match Report


AS MonacoAS Monaco     AS Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-Étienne
Armenio ParadaArmenio Parada Computer Player Computer Player
Samuel RamosS. Ramos78
G
1captain
G
67Brian RankinB. Rankin
Anton BernhartA. Bernhart77
D
2
D
70Frank StuartF. Stuart
Claudio PichichiC. Pichichi76
D
3
D
65Malcolm McleodM. Mcleod
Harvey ShawH. Shaw78
D
4
D
62Frederico CaballeroF. Caballero
Roy ArtsR. Arts81
M
5
D
61Quim CastroQ. Castro
Azziz VrielynckA. Vrielynck79
M
6
M
72Purrel BlinkerP. Blinker
Sebastian KoschmiederS. Koschmieder75
M
7
M
68Fabrice BottelinF. Bottelin
Samuel AlmeidaS. Almeida83
M
8
M
65Carlos MartinC. Martin
Peter VercoutreP. Vercoutre84
A
captain9
A
68Elena RuizE. Ruiz
David PintoD. Pinto80
A
10
A
68Warren BastinW. Bastin
Xavier KopaX. Kopa73
A
11
A
67Nicolas WalterN. Walter
 
Dagui MionnetD. Mionnet79
M
12
A
65Luis PenaL. Pena
Warren CoppingerW. Coppinger81
M
13
M
64Dominique Van Der LuerD. Van Der Luer
Marek RzasaM. Rzasa80
A
14
D
57Jean-Louis HeurliéJ. Heurlié

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 18,696 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Monaco 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 Aziz Rabuel.


0.00
The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne kick off!
9.31
Harvey Shaw darts forward. Harvey Shaw kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Koschmieder. Sebastian Koschmieder whips in a cross ball towards David Pinto. With a superhuman jump, David Pinto connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Brian Rankin had no chance!! Goal for AS Monaco!
16.19
Sebastian Koschmieder threads the ball through to Azziz Vrielynck. Azziz Vrielynck knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Vercoutre. Frederico Caballero comes in with a late challenge on Peter Vercoutre. Peter Vercoutre appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
18.45
Claudio Pichichi threads a neat ball through to Azziz Vrielynck. Azziz Vrielynck makes a high pass forward. Samuel Almeida shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Samuel Almeida shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Brian Rankin. What a save!
21.08
Azziz Vrielynck brings the ball forward. Azziz Vrielynck knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Vercoutre. Peter Vercoutre finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Brian Rankin comfortably picks it out of the air!
24.44
Azziz Vrielynck decides to run forward with the ball. Azziz Vrielynck lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Kopa. Xavier Kopa heads the ball goalwards. The ball strikes Carlos Martin's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
25.14
Roy Arts takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Frederico Caballero gets to the ball and clears it up field.
27.40
Anton Bernhart flicks a high pass forward. Azziz Vrielynck controls it well on his chest. Azziz Vrielynck makes a simple pass to Roy Arts. Roy Arts tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
30.37
Fabrice Bottelin flicks a high pass forward. Elena Ruiz comfortably collects the pass. Elena Ruiz shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
33.21
Malcolm Mcleod makes a beautiful solo run. Malcolm Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Bottelin. Fabrice Bottelin whips in a cross ball towards Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
36.27
Malcolm Mcleod hacks David Pinto from behind! Malcolm Mcleod is shown the yellow card! David Pinto stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.03
Harvey Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Almeida collects the pass. Samuel Almeida threads a neat ball through to David Pinto. David Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Xavier Kopa. Xavier Kopa makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.14
Frederico Caballero comes in with a late challenge on Xavier Kopa. The referee warns Frederico Caballero to calm down! Xavier Kopa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.08
Peter Vercoutre hits a low pass to David Pinto. David Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Peter Vercoutre. Peter Vercoutre knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Brian Rankin gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
44.42
Roy Arts darts forward. Roy Arts whips in a cross ball towards Peter Vercoutre. Peter Vercoutre rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Brian Rankin punches it away to safety.
45.00
Purrel Blinker makes a simple pass to Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco 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
AS Monaco kick off the second half!
47.21
Samuel Almeida hacks Purrel Blinker from behind! The referee calls over Samuel Almeida and warns him to calm down! Purrel Blinker gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.07
Anton Bernhart clumsily knocks into Carlos Martin. Anton Bernhart is shown the yellow card! Carlos Martin runs off the knock.
55.30
Carlos Martin threads a neat ball through to Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicolas Walter!
59.05
Harvey Shaw flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi sees space and advances. Claudio Pichichi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.45
AS Monaco have made a substitution with Marek Rzasa replacing Xavier Kopa .AS Saint-Étienne have made a substitution with Jean-Louis Heurlié replacing Elena Ruiz .
61.50
Purrel Blinker makes a probing pass to Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.16
Azziz Vrielynck sees a break and surges forward. Azziz Vrielynck whips in a cross ball towards Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.20
Fabrice Bottelin threads a neat ball through to Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Samuel Ramos is on top of it.
77.45
AS Monaco have made 2 substitutions with Dagui Mionnet replacing Roy Arts and Warren Coppinger replacing Sebastian Koschmieder .
83.47
Harvey Shaw threads the ball through to Azziz Vrielynck. Azziz Vrielynck flicks a high pass forward. David Pinto collects the pass. David Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Azziz Vrielynck. Azziz Vrielynck powers a header at goal but is denied by Brian Rankin. Excellent save.
84.22
Samuel Almeida threads a neat ball through to Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa whips in a cross ball towards Peter Vercoutre. Peter Vercoutre makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Brian Rankin.
85.21
Warren Coppinger takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some silky footwork from Marek Rzasa provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.16
David Pinto receives the ball from a throw-in from Anton Bernhart. David Pinto plays the ball forward to Peter Vercoutre. Peter Vercoutre whips in a cross ball towards David Pinto. David Pinto powers a header at goal but somehow Brian Rankin manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

AS Monaco

AS Saint-Étienne
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
11
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
73.4%
26.6%
Play Area
26.6%
45.6%
27.8%

Scorers
David Pinto 9
Marek Rzasa 65
Nicolas Walter 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Azziz Vrielynck of AS Monaco

Match Ratings
1.Samuel Ramos (GK)
7
2.Anton Bernhart (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Claudio Pichichi (DEF)
6
4.Harvey Shaw (DEF)
7
5.Roy Arts (MID)
7
6.Azziz Vrielynck (MID)
9
7.Sebastian Koschmieder (MID)
7
8.Samuel Almeida (MID)
6
9.Peter Vercoutre (ATT)
7
10.David Pinto (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Xavier Kopa (ATT)
6
 
12.Dagui Mionnet (MID)
6
13.Warren Coppinger (MID)
6
14.Marek Rzasa (ATT)goal scored
7

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