Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade Francis le Basser where Stade Lavallois play host to AS Saint-Étienne. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stade Lavallois are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Schemmel.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stade Lavallois are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Schemmel.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne get the match underway!
6.17
1-0Felipe Sanchez plays the ball forward to Jocelyn Roy. Jocelyn Roy shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Jan Linke had no chance!! Goal for Stade Lavallois!
14.27
1-0Stephane Dedebant plays the ball forward to Felipe Sanchez. Felipe Sanchez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jocelyn Roy. Jocelyn Roy shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.43
1-0Jean-Guy Cazarelli flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Sanchez controls it well on his chest. Felipe Sanchez chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Gallacher. Colin Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.49
Ruby Govou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morgan Varricchio. Morgan Varricchio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean-No‘l Gondet who gathers it comfortably.
18.46
Ruby Govou hits a low pass to Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.42
Matthew Howells kicks a strong pass forward to Ruby Govou. Ruby Govou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.47
1-1Ruby Govou sees space and advances. Ruby Govou shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
28.38
Kevin Schröder flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruby Govou. Ruby Govou flicks a high pass forward to Craig Hendry who brings the ball under control. Craig Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Morgan Varricchio and advances towards the goal... Craig Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
34.10
Kevin Schröder threads a neat ball through to Ruby Govou. Ruby Govou sees a break and surges forward. Ruby Govou lofts in a cross ball towards Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
39.22
Tomek Dudek knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Markus Dörner lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
42.46
Kevin Schröder flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruby Govou. Ruby Govou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius shoots from outside the area but is denied by Jean-No‘l Gondet. Excellent save.
45.00
Kevin Schröder kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner flicks a high pass forward. Hesekiel Wegelius collects the pass. Hesekiel Wegelius rushes past Tobias Erler! Hesekiel Wegelius strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Lavallois appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stade Lavallois start the second half!
48.53
1-2Tobias Erler barges into Mark Ferrante. The referee calls over Tobias Erler and warns him to calm down! Mark Ferrante hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.07
Stephen Hendry threads the ball through to Ruby Govou. Ruby Govou threads the ball through to Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.29
Ruby Govou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morgan Varricchio. Morgan Varricchio shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
60.06
1-2Stade Lavallois have made 2 substitutions with Brahim Achard replacing Colin Gallacher and Frederic Zouaoui replacing Jocelyn Roy and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. AS Saint-Étienne have made 2 substitutions with Lucas Fuentes replacing Markus Dörner and Francisco Lopes replacing Mark Ferrante .
61.07
Ruby Govou sees space and advances. Ruby Govou shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
69.06
Matthew Howells threads a neat ball through to Lucas Fuentes. Lucas Fuentes flicks a high pass forward to Morgan Varricchio who brings the ball under control. Morgan Varricchio whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Lopes. Francisco Lopes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
72.14
1-3Allan Brandes hacks Ruby Govou from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ruby Govou stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.44
Matthew Howells makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruby Govou. Ruby Govou makes a probing pass to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephane Dedebant.
75.09
Ruby Govou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius knocks in a cross ball towards Morgan Varricchio. Morgan Varricchio shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Jean-No‘l Gondet.
77.25
Stade Lavallois have made a substitution with Rui Andrade replacing Stephane Dedebant .AS Saint-Étienne have made a substitution with Del Riza replacing Tomek Dudek .
81.16
Brahim Achard barges into Kevin Schröder. The referee calls over Brahim Achard and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Schröder runs off the knock.
83.03
Stephen Hendry sees space and advances. Stephen Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Morgan Varricchio. Morgan Varricchio shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.08
Allan Brandes flicks a high ball forward to Felipe Sanchez who takes it down. Felipe Sanchez lofts in a cross ball towards Aloisio De Abreu. Aloisio De Abreu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Jan Linke manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
34.1%
38.6%
27.3%
Scorers
| Jocelyn Roy 6 | Craig Hendry 21, 28 Francisco Lopes 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ruby Govou of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jean-No‘l Gondet (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gerhard Ziegenhagen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephane Dedebant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tobias Erler (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Jean-Guy Cazarelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brendan Griffin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Allan Brandes (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Felipe Sanchez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Colin Gallacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jocelyn Roy (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Aloisio De Abreu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Brahim Achard (DEF) | | 5 |
| 13. | Frederic Zouaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rui Andrade (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jan Linke (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tomek Dudek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Schröder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matthew Howells (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Markus Dörner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ruby Govou (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Craig Hendry (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Mark Ferrante (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Morgan Varricchio (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Hesekiel Wegelius (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Del Riza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Lucas Fuentes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Francisco Lopes (MID) | | 7 |