Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 19,274 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
RC Lens are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Adrien Hutteau.


0.00
The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne get the match underway!
2.11
Vincent El Idrisi plays the ball forward to Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl whips in a cross ball towards Zoumana Tamazout. Zoumana Tamazout makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.36
Vincent El Idrisi threads a neat ball through to Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Rolf Voitl provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Tarik Penneteau has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.12
Edwin Diasalmeida makes a simple pass to Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi makes a probing pass to Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl knocks in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tarik Penneteau with no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
20.50
Regis Dyduch flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Claude Houze holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Claude Houze controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Mustapha Valéry!
21.50
Ulrich Blondeau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Zoumana Tamazout. Zoumana Tamazout controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
26.29
Sabri Guyot knocks the ball forward to Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zoumana Tamazout. Zoumana Tamazout knocks in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Zoltan Nonda is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
27.56
Vincent El Idrisi takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Giuseppe Capiaux jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
28.53
Sabri Guyot kicks a strong pass forward to Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun shoots from outside the area. Tarik Penneteau is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.43
Regis Dyduch clumsily knocks into Ulrich Blondeau. Regis Dyduch is warned by the referee! Ulrich Blondeau grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.29
Xavier Flucklinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
38.59
Sabri Guyot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec flicks a high ball forward to Rolf Voitl who takes it down. Rolf Voitl shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
42.58
Regis Dyduch decides to run forward with the ball. Regis Dyduch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Lens appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Saint-Étienne players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
RC Lens kick off the second half!
48.08
Cedric Marchand makes a beautiful solo run. Cedric Marchand shoots from long range but it is miles over!
51.26
Tomasz Rabesandratana sees Jean-Claude Houze in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Claude Houze knocks in a cross ball towards Tomasz Rabesandratana. Tomasz Rabesandratana directs the ball goalwards with his head but Mustapha Valéry reads it well. Great save!
53.34
Sabri Guyot flicks a high pass forward. Vincent El Idrisi collects the pass. Vincent El Idrisi sees space and advances. Vincent El Idrisi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tarik Penneteau who gathers it comfortably.
55.40
Vincent El Idrisi threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
57.08
Dado Sarr chips the ball to his team mate, Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi plays the ball forward to Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christina Bancarel.
60.58
Jean-Claude Houze flicks a high pass forward. Tomasz Rabesandratana controls it well on his chest. Tomasz Rabesandratana advances inside the box! Tomasz Rabesandratana looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.28
Vincent El Idrisi kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun knocks the ball to his team mate, Zoumana Tamazout. Zoumana Tamazout shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.22
Florent Schuth makes a simple pass to Jean-Claude Houze. Jean-Claude Houze shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.46
Edwin Diasalmeida sees a break and surges forward. Edwin Diasalmeida lofts in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
69.38
Oscar Cantona barges into Rolf Voitl. The referee brings Oscar Cantona to one side and gives him a warning! Rolf Voitl grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.23
Showing composure, Regis Dyduch plays the ball forward to Christina Bancarel. Christina Bancarel flicks a high pass forward to Mathieur Raguel who brings the ball under control. Mathieur Raguel plays a quick one-two with Regis Dyduch and rushes in on goal... Mathieur Raguel cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.29
Sabri Guyot flicks a high ball forward to Ulrich Blondeau who takes it down. Ulrich Blondeau sees Oswaldo Gourvennec in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oswaldo Gourvennec sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Tarik Penneteau is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.41
AS Saint-Étienne have made 3 substitutions with Jo‘l Grégorini replacing Xavier Flucklinger, Jean-Christophe Jouault replacing Oswaldo Gourvennec and Leonardo Fayolle replacing Zoumana Tamazout .
81.11
Christina Bancarel hits a low pass to Jean-Claude Houze. Jean-Claude Houze knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sabri Guyot.
83.37
Florent Schuth flicks a high pass forward to Tomasz Rabesandratana who brings the ball under control. Tomasz Rabesandratana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.04
Zoltan Nonda threads the ball through to Jean-Claude Houze. Jean-Claude Houze flicks a high pass forward to Christina Bancarel who brings the ball under control. Christina Bancarel whips in a cross ball towards Mathieur Raguel. Mathieur Raguel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Zoltan Nonda makes a simple pass to Christina Bancarel. Christina Bancarel runs straight at the opposition's defence. Christina Bancarel shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Mustapha Valéry!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
25.3%
43%
31.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rolf Voitl of AS Saint-Étienne