Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to FC Gueugnon. A crowd of 18,161 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Gueugnon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
FC Gueugnon kick off!
3.57
Martin Bouzin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Andrade. Alexandre Andrade sees a break and surges forward. Alexandre Andrade knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Franck Carotti.
6.46
Hubert Sadane brings the ball forward. Hubert Sadane shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Giacomo De Neff manages to gather it comfortably.
15.03
Craig Mason threads the ball through to Fadel Clement. Fadel Clement shoots from distance but somehow Giacomo De Neff manages to keep it out.
16.48
Cyril Malicki barges into Fadel Clement. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fadel Clement carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.37
Craig Mason makes a probing pass to Fadel Clement. Fadel Clement knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hannes Beck.
22.05
Samuel Jesus makes a probing pass to Johnny Meniri. Johnny Meniri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.31
Ronald Marquet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Souness. Garry Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johnny Meniri but he's offside!
30.16
Cyril Malicki passes the ball forward to Ronald Marquet. Ronald Marquet flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Moullec. Manuel Moullec passes the ball forward to Johnny Meniri. Johnny Meniri tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.35
Alexandre Andrade advances with the ball. Alexandre Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Garry Souness. Garry Souness heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Alec Strachan had no chance!! Goal for FC Gueugnon!
39.28
Kevin Telfer makes a simple pass to Fadel Clement. Fadel Clement knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giacomo De Neff who gathers it comfortably.
42.41
Cyril Malicki passes the ball forward to Samuel Jesus. Samuel Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Souness. Garry Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
AS Saint-Étienne start the second half!
49.47
Cyril Malicki passes the ball forward to Alexandre Andrade. Alexandre Andrade chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Souness. Garry Souness goes all the way! Garry Souness rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.10
Samuel Jesus passes the ball forward to Manuel Moullec. Manuel Moullec knocks in a cross ball towards Johnny Meniri. Johnny Meniri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
59.07
Hoalid Trévisan passes the ball forward to Craig Mason. Craig Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fadel Clement. Fadel Clement knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giacomo De Neff who gathers it comfortably.
60.53
Ronald Marquet passes the ball forward to Manuel Moullec. Manuel Moullec whips in a cross ball towards Garry Souness. Garry Souness heads the ball goalwards but Alec Strachan is on top of it.
61.13
Kofi Stroeve passes the ball forward to Marques Pereira Bouisset. Marques Pereira Bouisset makes a simple pass to Sven Erler. Sven Erler shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.21
Ronald Marquet makes a beautiful solo run. Ronald Marquet knocks in a cross ball towards Johnny Meniri. Johnny Meniri is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Johnny Meniri scores for FC Gueugnon!!
72.23
Alexandre Andrade makes a probing pass to Garry Souness. Garry Souness whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Moullec. Manuel Moullec is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.11
Alexandre Andrade knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Souness. Garry Souness goes all the way! Garry Souness rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.26
Samuel Jesus sees space and advances. Samuel Jesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Souness but he's offside!
84.02
Pape Mey chips the ball to his team mate, Hubert Sadane. Hubert Sadane decides to run forward with the ball. Hubert Sadane knocks in a cross ball towards Fadel Clement. Fadel Clement flicks the ball with his head. Giacomo De Neff manages to gather it comfortably.
85.28
Marques Pereira Bouisset makes a simple pass to Sven Erler. Sven Erler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giacomo De Neff who gathers it comfortably.
87.42
Carlos Zugna sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Zugna makes a probing pass to Manuel Moullec. Manuel Moullec knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Franck Carotti.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Garry Souness of FC Gueugnon
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
24.7%
45.9%
29.4%