Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stade Marcel Picot where AS Nancy play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 15,888 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Nancy are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ahmed Diatta.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Nancy are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ahmed Diatta.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne kick off!
2.41
1-0Guido Tagliaferri flicks a high pass forward. Roland Wyss controls it well on his chest. Roland Wyss plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Belloso and advances towards the goal... Roland Wyss comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.21
Dominique Van Der Luer makes a simple pass to Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Dominique Van Der Luer. Dominique Van Der Luer makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alberto Marcos with no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
14.51
1-1Dominique Van Der Luer plays the ball forward to Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Marcos who gathers it comfortably.
15.38
1-1Thijs Smit hacks Purrel Blinker from behind! The referee calls over Thijs Smit and warns him to calm down! Purrel Blinker grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.55
1-1Carlos Martin darts forward. Carlos Martin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.29
Quim Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Marcos who gathers it comfortably.
26.46
1-1Frank Stuart hacks Daniel Belloso from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Belloso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.15
1-1Malcolm Mcleod comes in with a late challenge on Tomˆs Koeman. The referee calls over Malcolm Mcleod and warns him to calm down! Tomˆs Koeman runs off the knock.
36.17
1-1Roland Wyss sees Daniel Belloso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Belloso whips in a cross ball towards Guido Tagliaferri. Guido Tagliaferri directs the ball goalwards with his head. Brian Rankin manages to gather it effortlessly.
40.03
Guido Tagliaferri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roland Wyss. Roland Wyss hits a low pass to Tomˆs Koeman. Tomˆs Koeman threads a neat ball through to Ben Hurst. Some silky footwork from Ben Hurst provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.47
Ben Hurst plays the ball forward to Martino Capuano. Martino Capuano knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomˆs Koeman. Some awkward footwork from Tomˆs Koeman provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Brian Rankin with no chance!! Goal for AS Nancy!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Nancy 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 Nancy kick off and get the second half underway!
54.14
Guido Tagliaferri flicks the ball to his team mate, Roland Wyss. Roland Wyss knocks the ball to his team mate, Ben Hurst. Ben Hurst makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ben Hurst!
57.06
Dominique Van Der Luer decides to run forward with the ball. Dominique Van Der Luer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.01
4-1AS Nancy have made a substitution with Joe Boateng replacing Daniel Belloso .
65.16
Thijs Smit makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roland Wyss. Roland Wyss surges forward with the ball. Roland Wyss controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.01
Purrel Blinker catches Guido Tagliaferri on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guido Tagliaferri runs off the knock.
69.20
Frank Stuart flicks a high ball forward to Elena Ruiz who takes it down. Elena Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.39
Thijs Smit makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guido Tagliaferri. Guido Tagliaferri runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Guido Tagliaferri shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.48
Purrel Blinker hits a low pass to Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.48
Guido Tagliaferri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Boateng. Joe Boateng runs straight at the defence! Joe Boateng takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
77.12
AS Nancy have made 2 substitutions with Neil Johnstone replacing Stuart Smith and Nicolas Jung replacing Roland Wyss .
78.14
Ben Hurst passes the ball forward to Joe Boateng. Joe Boateng shoots from distance but somehow Brian Rankin manages to keep it out.
79.30
Dominique Van Der Luer picks a pass forward to Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.34
Guido Tagliaferri sees Nicolas Jung in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Jung makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomˆs Koeman. Tomˆs Koeman shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
83.27
Neil Johnstone makes a probing pass to Guido Tagliaferri. Guido Tagliaferri kicks a strong pass forward to Martino Capuano. Martino Capuano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.36
Dominique Van Der Luer catches Guido Tagliaferri on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guido Tagliaferri grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Dominique Van Der Luer makes an attacking run forward. Dominique Van Der Luer whips in a cross ball towards Elena Ruiz. Elena Ruiz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
26.8%
46.5%
26.8%
Scorers
| Roland Wyss 2 Ben Hurst 40, 54 Tomˆs Koeman 44 | Dominique Van Der Luer 8 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roland Wyss of AS Nancy |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alberto Marcos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Florian Goussé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Smith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thijs Smit (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steed Collin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roland Wyss (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Guido Tagliaferri (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Daniel Belloso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ben Hurst (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Martino Capuano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tomˆs Koeman (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Neil Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Jung (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Joe Boateng (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Brian Rankin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Frank Stuart (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Malcolm Mcleod (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Quim Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jean-Louis Heurlié (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Purrel Blinker (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Carlos Martin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dominique Van Der Luer (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Elena Ruiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Warren Bastin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nicolas Walter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luis Pena (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominique Zerdoux (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexander Koschmieder (MID) | 0 | |