Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Francois-Coty where AC Ajaccio play host to Paris Saint-Germain. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Ajaccio are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Renaud.


0.00
AC Ajaccio start the match!
4.07
Oswaldo Toursel advances with the ball. Oswaldo Toursel puts a great ball through. Wagneau Camadini runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
6.11
Eddie Edworthy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
8.14
Ricardo Gomes passes the ball forward to Hauke Thiele. Hauke Thiele tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Michael Simonsen.
9.47
Mariano Tardioli takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Wagneau Camadini gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
16.47
Eric Amoah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Burgess.
20.08
Andrew Johnson comes in with a late challenge on Kuami Drouin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kuami Drouin stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.02
Eddie Edworthy knocks the ball forward to Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah threads the ball through into the box. David Patterson barges into Wagneau Camadini. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
27.51
David Patterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Ibanez. Romero P. Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Thiele. With a superhuman jump, Hauke Thiele connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Michael Simonsen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
28.25
Alexander Sanchez knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Mercado. Daniel Mercado chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
34.16
Oswaldo Toursel threads a neat ball through to Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson surges forward with the ball. Andrew Johnson tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.19
Daniel Mercado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Greg Mortensen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Mortensen lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Cutler. Ian Cutler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Cedric Zebre had no chance!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Ajaccio appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Paris Saint-Germain kick off!
51.13
Eric Amoah flicks a high pass forward to Ian Cutler who brings the ball under control. Ian Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Andrew Johnson. Andrew Johnson directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
54.26
David Patterson hacks Eric Amoah from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eric Amoah stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.24
Eddie Edworthy knocks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus advances with the ball. Torsten Neuhaus whips in a cross ball towards Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Cedric Zebre is on top of it.
63.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Eric Amoah laces a through ball forward to Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen shoots from 20 yards but Cedric Zebre is on top of it.
65.09
Andrew Johnson comes in with a late challenge on Willy Valois. The referee warns Andrew Johnson to calm down! Willy Valois carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.40
Andrew Johnson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andrew Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Wagneau Camadini. Wagneau Camadini finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Cedric Zebre manages to gather it.
77.53
Andrew Johnson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Cedric Zebre!
79.46
Daniel Mercado flicks a high ball forward to Andrew Johnson who takes it down. Andrew Johnson flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Mortensen. Greg Mortensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Cutler but he's offside!
90.00
Willy Valois clumsily knocks into Alexander Sanchez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Sanchez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36%
64%
Play Area
33.3%
46.7%
20%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ian Cutler of Paris Saint-Germain

Match Ratings