Match Report


AS Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-Étienne     Chamois NiortaisChamois Niortais
Shaun ReganShaun Regan Computer Player Computer Player
Jan LinkeJ. Linke85
G
1
G
64Djezon ZeitounD. Zeitoun
Tomek DudekT. Dudek69
D
2
D
72Ali DebesA. Debes
Kevin SchröderK. Schröder73
D
3
D
68Stephen JohnstoneS. Johnstone
Stephen HendryS. Hendry76
D
4
D
62Madjid AssignonM. Assignon
Vincenzo BernardiniV. Bernardini75
D
5
D
62Quim PostigaQ. Postiga
Markus DörnerM. Dörner76
M
6
M
77Numo CollingN. Colling
Nick BomersN. Bomers74
M
7captain
M
67Claudio RuizC. Ruiz
Craig HendryC. Hendry75
A
8
M
67Djamel VildaD. Vilda
Mark FerranteM. Ferrante73
A
captain9
A
78Aboubacar NeveuA. Neveu
Mirco CastiglioneM. Castiglione73
A
10
A
75Manfa ZaidanM. Zaidan
Hesekiel WegeliusH. Wegelius76
A
11
A
67Lauren Bisan-E. MercierL. Mercier
 
Matthew HowellsM. Howells70
D
12
M
64Paulo CostaP. Costa
Ruby GovouR. Govou81
M
13
M
63Nestor GrimaldiN. Grimaldi
Morgan VarricchioM. Varricchio72
A
14
A
63Richard BoucherR. Boucher

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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 Chamois Niortais. A crowd of 17,267 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Chamois Niortais appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Olivier Guyader.


0.00
The whistle blows and Chamois Niortais kick off!
3.29
Numo Colling knocks the ball forward to Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Linke who gathers it comfortably.
4.28
Djamel Vilda kicks a strong pass forward to Manfa Zaidan. Manfa Zaidan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.19
Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Nick Bomers who brings the ball under control. Nick Bomers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione edges inside the box! Mirco Castiglione cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Djezon Zeitoun is on top of it.
8.42
Stephen Hendry hits a low pass to Nick Bomers. Nick Bomers flicks a high ball forward to Mirco Castiglione who takes it down. Mirco Castiglione knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Madjid Assignon.
12.43
Madjid Assignon makes a probing pass to Numo Colling. Numo Colling threads the ball through to Manfa Zaidan. Manfa Zaidan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Nick Bomers laces a through ball forward to Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mark Ferrante!
20.57
Djamel Vilda runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Djamel Vilda whips in a cross ball towards Lauren Bisan-E. Mercier. Lauren Bisan-E. Mercier directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
22.24
Nick Bomers sees Mirco Castiglione in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mirco Castiglione tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
33.25
Madjid Assignon threads the ball through to Claudio Ruiz. Claudio Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Linke who gathers it comfortably.
34.25
Nick Bomers flicks a high ball forward to Hesekiel Wegelius who takes it down. Hesekiel Wegelius knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Djezon Zeitoun had no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
39.24
With a delightful solo run, Claudio Ruiz stretches the opposition's defence. Claudio Ruiz tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.30
Nick Bomers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione beats his man to it with a header but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne have changed their lineup with Ruby Govou replacing Markus Dörner and Morgan Varricchio replacing Craig Hendry. Chamois Niortais have changed their lineup with Paulo Costa replacing Stephen Johnstone and Richard Boucher replacing Lauren Bisan-E. Mercier. The Chamois Niortais players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off the second half!
47.58
Claudio Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Boucher. Richard Boucher shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Jan Linke!
48.20
Ali Debes sees Numo Colling in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Numo Colling kicks a strong pass forward to Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Linke who gathers it comfortably.
49.30
Claudio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Aboubacar Neveu controls it well on his chest. Aboubacar Neveu shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.38
Djamel Vilda flicks the ball to his team mate, Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.07
Nick Bomers clumsily knocks into Numo Colling. Nick Bomers is given a warning by the referee! Numo Colling grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.09
Vincenzo Bernardini takes it forward alone. Showing composure, Vincenzo Bernardini laces a weighted ball forward to Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Djezon Zeitoun is on top of it.
57.48
Vincenzo Bernardini flicks a high ball forward to Ruby Govou who takes it down. Ruby Govou flicks a high pass forward. Morgan Varricchio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morgan Varricchio whips in a cross ball towards Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Djezon Zeitoun had no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
60.19
AS Saint-Étienne have made a substitution with Matthew Howells replacing Stephen Hendry .Chamois Niortais have made a substitution with Nestor Grimaldi replacing Djamel Vilda and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.22
Claudio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Manfa Zaidan controls it well on his chest. Manfa Zaidan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jan Linke manages to gather it.
65.04
Ruby Govou flicks the ball to his team mate, Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius plays a one-two with Mirco Castiglione and rushes in on goal... Quim Postiga clumsily knocks into Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
67.54
Ruby Govou hits a low pass to Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.20
Numo Colling sees space and advances. Numo Colling knocks in a cross ball towards Manfa Zaidan. Manfa Zaidan rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Tomek Dudek clears it off the line with his head!
77.42
Claudio Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Nestor Grimaldi. Nestor Grimaldi whips in a cross ball towards Aboubacar Neveu. Aboubacar Neveu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
79.14
Nick Bomers makes a beautiful solo run. Nick Bomers plays a one-two with Morgan Varricchio and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Nick Bomers provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Djezon Zeitoun.
80.17
Mirco Castiglione takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Tomek Dudek. Tomek Dudek deftly flicks the ball on. Morgan Varricchio comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it's well over the bar!
81.30
Showing composure, Ruby Govou laces a weighted ball forward to Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Ferrante. With a superhuman jump, Mark Ferrante connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Djezon Zeitoun with no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
85.17
Nick Bomers flicks a high pass forward. Hesekiel Wegelius controls it well on his chest. Hesekiel Wegelius lofts in a cross ball towards Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

AS Saint-Étienne

Chamois Niortais
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
26.2%
47.5%
26.2%

Scorers
Mark Ferrante 14, 81
Mirco Castiglione 22, 85
Craig Hendry 34
Hesekiel Wegelius 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hesekiel Wegelius of AS Saint-Étienne

Match Ratings
1.Jan Linke (GK)
6
2.Tomek Dudek (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Schröder (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Hendry (DEF)
6
5.Vincenzo Bernardini (DEF)
6
6.Markus Dörner (MID)
6
7.Nick Bomers (MID)
8
8.Craig Hendry (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Mark Ferrante (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Mirco Castiglione (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Hesekiel Wegelius (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Matthew Howells (DEF)
6
13.Ruby Govou (MID)
6
14.Morgan Varricchio (ATT)
6

1.Djezon Zeitoun (GK)
6
2.Ali Debes (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Johnstone (DEF)
6
4.Madjid Assignon (DEF)
6
5.Quim Postiga (DEF)
6
6.Numo Colling (MID)
7
7.Claudio Ruiz (MID)
6
8.Djamel Vilda (MID)
6
9.Aboubacar Neveu (ATT)
6
10.Manfa Zaidan (ATT)
6
11.Lauren Bisan-E. Mercier (ATT)
6
 
12.Paulo Costa (MID)
6
13.Nestor Grimaldi (MID)
6
14.Richard Boucher (ATT)
6