Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to Dijon. A crowd of 17,443 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dijon appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Dijon kick off the first half!
2.27
Guillaume Caillet knocks the ball forward to Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Owen who gathers it comfortably.
3.48
Jean-Michel Fichaux chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Penneteau. Steven Penneteau goes all the way! Steven Penneteau makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
4.21
Guillaume Caillet knocks the ball to his team mate, Brahim Giuly. Brahim Giuly shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
12.10
Arnauld Assou makes a beautiful solo run. Arnauld Assou threads the ball through to Brahim Giuly. Brahim Giuly tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Chris Owen easily smothers it!
14.36
Eben Edusei passes the ball forward to Steven Penneteau. Steven Penneteau knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Rodriguez who gathers it comfortably.
15.33
Paris Saint-Germain are easily keeping Dijon at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
16.30
Maxence Touré knocks the ball forward to Eben Edusei. Eben Edusei threads the ball through to Armindo Nalis. Armindo Nalis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Penneteau but the linesman indicates offside!
18.20
Arnauld Assou makes a probing pass to Marco Tomei. Marco Tomei shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.50
Pierre-Yves Arribagé comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Michel Fichaux. The referee calls over Pierre-Yves Arribagé and shows him a yellow card! Jean-Michel Fichaux stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.18
Pierre-Yves Arribagé makes a simple pass to Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda knocks in a cross ball towards Brahim Giuly. Brahim Giuly powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Chris Owen.
30.44
Vincent Pelé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda plays a perfect one-two with Brahim Giuly and rushes in on goal... Tomas Breda cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.37
Pierre-Yves Arribagé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brahim Giuly but the linesman indicates offside!
36.07
Jón Kristinn Thoroddsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Assou. Arnauld Assou chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.15
Jón Kristinn Thoroddsen kicks a strong pass forward to Vincent Pelé. Vincent Pelé makes a probing pass to Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda goes all the way! Tomas Breda takes a shot at goal. Chris Owen easily smothers it.
40.13
Pierre-Yves Arribagé chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda goes all the way! Tomas Breda rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
44.41
Eben Edusei brings the ball forward. Eben Edusei goes all the way! Eben Edusei shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Leonardo Rodriguez!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Paris Saint-Germain get the second half underway!
49.08
Brahim Giuly hacks Mervin Lofthouse from behind! Brahim Giuly is warned by the referee! Mervin Lofthouse runs off the knock.
51.54
Jean-Michel Fichaux clumsily knocks into Pierre-Yves Arribagé. Jean-Michel Fichaux is shown the yellow card! Pierre-Yves Arribagé stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.56
Arnauld Assou brings the ball forward. Arnauld Assou controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.58
Mansour Chabbert knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Arribagé. Pierre-Yves Arribagé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brahim Giuly. Brahim Giuly shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
59.09
Eben Edusei knocks the ball to his team mate, Armindo Nalis. Armindo Nalis lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Penneteau. Steven Penneteau connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
65.25
Eben Edusei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armindo Nalis. Armindo Nalis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mansour Chabbert.
66.41
Guillaume Caillet makes a simple pass to Brahim Giuly. Brahim Giuly knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Chris Owen manages to keep it out.
67.32
Jón Kristinn Thoroddsen chips the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Assou. Arnauld Assou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Tomei. Marco Tomei shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.14
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
75.21
Arnauld Assou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda plays a perfect one-two with Brahim Giuly and rushes in on goal... Tomas Breda shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
77.25
Arnauld Assou passes the ball forward to Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Chris Owen manages to gather it comfortably.
78.21
Arnauld Assou knocks the ball forward to Brahim Giuly. Brahim Giuly goes all the way! Brahim Giuly takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
79.59
Mansour Chabbert takes it forward alone. Mansour Chabbert kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda plays a perfect one-two with Brahim Giuly and rushes in on goal... Tomas Breda shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
83.41
Sven Gleisenstein deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Djimi Haddadou. Djimi Haddadou threads the ball through to Steven Penneteau. Steven Penneteau goes all the way! Steven Penneteau cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
85.08
Vincent Pelé sees space and advances. Vincent Pelé plays a perfect one-two with Brahim Giuly and rushes in on goal... Vincent Pelé makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
87.06
Arnauld Assou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda whips in a cross ball towards Brahim Giuly. Brahim Giuly powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.36
Jón Kristinn Thoroddsen decides to run forward with the ball. Jón Kristinn Thoroddsen knocks the ball forward to Marco Tomei. Marco Tomei lofts in a cross ball towards Brahim Giuly. Brahim Giuly directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Chris Owen.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Tomas Breda of Paris Saint-Germain
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
10
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.2%
29.8%
Play Area
22.3%
45.7%
31.9%

Scorers