Match Report


Stade RennaisStade Rennais     AS Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-Étienne
Computer Player Computer Player Shaun Regan Shaun Regan
Philipp MinghelliP. Minghelli75
G
1
G
85Jan LinkeJ. Linke
Moritz RiemannM. Riemann66
D
2
D
69Tomek DudekT. Dudek
Gilles CoulotG. Coulot64
D
captain3
D
73Kevin SchröderK. Schröder
Jeremy FerreiraJ. Ferreira63
D
4
D
76Stephen HendryS. Hendry
Daan DarwinkelD. Darwinkel77
M
5
D
75Vincenzo BernardiniV. Bernardini
Rainer MaierR. Maier77
M
6
M
76Markus DörnerM. Dörner
Nigel SimonsenN. Simonsen70
M
7
M
81Ruby GovouR. Govou
Wout VenemaW. Venema70
M
8
A
75Craig HendryC. Hendry
Lars SeelerL. Seeler77
A
9captain
A
73Mark FerranteM. Ferrante
Ruben ReisR. Reis77
A
10
A
73Mirco CastiglioneM. Castiglione
Yacine CavegliaY. Caveglia68
A
11
A
76Hesekiel WegeliusH. Wegelius
 
Pier Giovanni OrlandoP. Orlando68
M
12
D
70Matthew HowellsM. Howells
Alejandro PrietoA. Prieto68
M
13
M
72Lucas FuentesL. Fuentes
Brahim VerschaveB. Verschave63
A
14
A
72Morgan VarricchioM. Varricchio

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 19,926 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Sommeil.


0.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off and get the first half underway!
15.20
Markus Dörner makes a probing pass to Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione whips in a cross ball towards Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Philipp Minghelli!
16.51
Markus Dörner knocks the ball to his team mate, Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione edges inside the box! Mirco Castiglione tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
18.48
Markus Dörner sees Hesekiel Wegelius in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hesekiel Wegelius shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
20.23
Ruby Govou hacks Rainer Maier from behind! Ruby Govou is given a warning by the referee! Rainer Maier runs off the knock.
21.58
Kevin Schröder receives the ball from a throw-in from Tomek Dudek. Kevin Schröder pushes mid-way up the pitch. Kevin Schröder flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante whips in a cross ball towards Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.56
Stephen Hendry threads a neat ball through to Ruby Govou. Ruby Govou flicks a high pass forward. Mirco Castiglione holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mirco Castiglione lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.26
Stephen Hendry sees Ruby Govou in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruby Govou flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gilles Coulot.
26.06
Nigel Simonsen makes a run forward as Daan Darwinkel takes the throw-in. Nigel Simonsen skillfully chests the ball down. Seeing a gap ahead, Nigel Simonsen plays the ball forward to Lars Seeler. Lars Seeler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Linke who gathers it comfortably.
30.41
Nigel Simonsen plays the ball forward to Lars Seeler. Lars Seeler whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Reis. Ruben Reis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.05
Stephen Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante whips in a cross ball towards Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
40.53
Ruby Govou kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante knocks in a cross ball towards Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jeremy Ferreira steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
42.17
Nigel Simonsen advances with the ball. Nigel Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Reis. Ruben Reis beats his man to it with a header. Fantastic reactions from Tomek Dudek blocks the shot!
45.00
Ruby Govou flicks a high pass forward to Mark Ferrante who brings the ball under control. Mark Ferrante puts a great ball through. Craig Hendry runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Rennais appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne have changed their lineup with Morgan Varricchio replacing Mark Ferrante. The Stade Rennais players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stade Rennais kick off!
47.21
Ruby Govou threads the ball through to Morgan Varricchio. Morgan Varricchio makes a simple pass, allowing Mirco Castiglione to run into the box. Some good footwork from Mirco Castiglione provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.43
Gilles Coulot flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Simonsen. Nigel Simonsen surges forward with the ball. Nigel Simonsen makes a simple pass, allowing Ruben Reis to run into the box. Some world-class footwork from Ruben Reis provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Jan Linke.
54.14
Kevin Schröder hacks Ruben Reis from behind! The referee brings Kevin Schröder to one side and gives him a warning! Ruben Reis stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.14
Free kick to Stade Rennais just outside the area...
55.44
Nigel Simonsen takes a cautious run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
59.58
Ruby Govou flicks a high ball forward to Mirco Castiglione who takes it down. Mirco Castiglione lofts in a cross ball towards Morgan Varricchio. Gilles Coulot clumsily knocks into Morgan Varricchio. Morgan Varricchio appeals for a penalty! Given!!
59.58
The referee points to the spot..
61.24
Craig Hendry takes a slow run up. It's in!! Philipp Minghelli had no chance!!
61.24
AS Saint-Étienne have made a substitution with Lucas Fuentes replacing Markus Dörner .
72.50
Tomek Dudek chips the ball to his team mate, Lucas Fuentes. Lucas Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Hesekiel Wegelius holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hesekiel Wegelius shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.06
Nigel Simonsen clumsily knocks into Ruby Govou. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ruby Govou runs off the knock.
75.30
Moritz Riemann makes a probing pass to Nigel Simonsen. Nigel Simonsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lars Seeler. Lars Seeler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomek Dudek.
77.39
AS Saint-Étienne have made a substitution with Matthew Howells replacing Tomek Dudek .
78.48
Gilles Coulot makes a simple pass to Nigel Simonsen. Nigel Simonsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Seeler. Lars Seeler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Linke who gathers it comfortably.
79.48
Jeremy Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Simonsen controls it well on his chest. Nigel Simonsen threads the ball through to Ruben Reis. Ruben Reis whips in a cross ball towards Yacine Caveglia. Yacine Caveglia finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Jan Linke.
80.32
Rainer Maier takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Hesekiel Wegelius reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
81.04
Rainer Maier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yacine Caveglia. Yacine Caveglia shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
85.13
Gilles Coulot plays the ball forward to Nigel Simonsen. Nigel Simonsen threads the ball through to Ruben Reis. Ruben Reis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.35
Stephen Hendry barges into Lars Seeler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lars Seeler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Stade Rennais

AS Saint-Étienne
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
28.2%
42.3%
29.6%

Scorers
Ruben Reis 85
Mirco Castiglione 32, 47
Craig Hendry 61 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mirco Castiglione of AS Saint-Étienne

Match Ratings
1.Philipp Minghelli (GK)
6
2.Moritz Riemann (DEF)
6
3.Gilles Coulot (DEF)
7
4.Jeremy Ferreira (DEF)
6
5.Daan Darwinkel (MID)
6
6.Rainer Maier (MID)
6
7.Nigel Simonsen (MID)yellow card
8
8.Wout Venema (MID)
6
9.Lars Seeler (ATT)
6
10.Ruben Reis (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Yacine Caveglia (ATT)
6
 
12.Pier Giovanni Orlando (MID)
0
13.Alejandro Prieto (MID)
0
14.Brahim Verschave (ATT)
0

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