Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Le Havre AC. A crowd of 17,876 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Le Havre AC appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Schemmel.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Le Havre AC appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Schemmel.
0.00
0-0Le Havre AC start the match!
10.20
0-0Eric Garcia takes it forward alone. Eric Garcia shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
14.45
Markus Dörner flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.01
0-0Vincenzo Bernardini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Bomers. Nick Bomers flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry makes a great pass forward. Hesekiel Wegelius runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
18.55
0-0Stephen Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner flicks a high pass forward to Craig Hendry who brings the ball under control. Craig Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Ferdinand Zaidan manages to keep it out.
20.23
Ruby Govou makes a simple pass to Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius whips in a cross ball towards Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante connects with a diving header. Ferdinand Zaidan gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
22.34
0-0Bertrand Cazarelli clumsily knocks into Mark Ferrante. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mark Ferrante stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.33
Vincenzo Bernardini sees space and advances. Vincenzo Bernardini threads a neat ball through to Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
27.35
Markus Dörner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Ferdinand Zaidan!
30.16
Bertrand Cazarelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Garcia. Eric Garcia flicks a high pass forward to Jean Chr. Boutoille who brings the ball under control. Jean Chr. Boutoille controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.54
1-0Stephen Hendry hits a low pass to Vincenzo Maiuri. Vincenzo Maiuri flicks a high pass forward to Craig Hendry who brings the ball under control. Craig Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Mark Ferrante and advances towards the goal... Craig Hendry comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.56
Ghislain Arribagé flicks a high pass forward. Jean Chr. Boutoille collects the pass. Jean Chr. Boutoille sees Robert Newby just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Robert Newby comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Ian Greaves manages to keep it out.
38.16
Nick Bomers brings the ball forward. Nick Bomers advances inside the box! Nick Bomers shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Ferdinand Zaidan!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. Le Havre AC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne kick off!
54.55
Markus Dörner flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.25
1-0Eric Garcia sees space and advances. Eric Garcia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Hendry.
57.23
With great vision, Markus Dörner plays the ball forward to Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante deftly passes the ball to Hesekiel Wegelius, releasing him through on goal. Hesekiel Wegelius shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Ferdinand Zaidan. Excellent save.
59.33
Ghislain Arribagé decides to run forward with the ball. Ghislain Arribagé shoots from 20 yards but Ian Greaves is on top of it.
61.20
Ted Doumenc barges into Markus Dörner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Markus Dörner stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.20
1-0Free kick to AS Saint-Étienne just outside the area...
62.28
Markus Dörner takes a short run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
63.50
Vincenzo Maiuri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Ferdinand Zaidan!
65.55
Vincenzo Bernardini flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruby Govou. Ruby Govou laces a weighted ball forward to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort. Ferdinand Zaidan gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
66.37
Eric Garcia threads the ball through to Robert Newby. Robert Newby makes a great pass forward. Jean Chr. Boutoille runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
67.53
Ruby Govou darts forward. Ruby Govou cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ruby Govou provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Ferdinand Zaidan!
71.32
Nick Bomers threads the ball through to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ferdinand Zaidan.
72.30
1-0Corner kick to AS Saint-Étienne. Mark Ferrante plays it short to Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner flicks the ball on with his first touch. Stephen Hendry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
75.18
Eric Garcia threads the ball through to Juan Dominguez. Juan Dominguez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ian Greaves gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.49
1-0Le Havre AC have made a substitution with Fadel Ljuboja replacing Robert Newby .
78.57
1-0Ghislain Arribagé makes a beautiful solo run. Ghislain Arribagé knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Chr. Boutoille. Jean Chr. Boutoille jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Stephen Hendry clears it off the line with his head!
79.41
Ruby Govou flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hendry collects the pass. Craig Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.32
Eric Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Jean Chr. Boutoille easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Chr. Boutoille makes a probing pass to Juan Dominguez but he's offside!
87.15
Eric Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Fadel Ljuboja collects the pass. Fadel Ljuboja controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Vincenzo Maiuri decides to run forward with the ball. Vincenzo Maiuri plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Hendry and stumbles forward towards the goal... Vincenzo Maiuri comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Ferdinand Zaidan comfortably gets down and covers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
12
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.1%
31.9%
Play Area
22%
45.1%
33%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ferdinand Zaidan of Le Havre AC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ian Greaves (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stephen Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Schröder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vincenzo Bernardini (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Vincenzo Maiuri (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Markus Dörner (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ruby Govou (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Nick Bomers (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Craig Hendry (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Hesekiel Wegelius (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Mark Ferrante (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Del Riza (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Lopes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matthew Howells (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ferdinand Zaidan (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Florian Macquet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bertrand Cazarelli (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Ted Doumenc (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Fabio Capezzuto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ghislain Arribagé (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eric Garcia (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Juan Dominguez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jean Chr. Boutoille (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Robert Newby (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Mckinlay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fadel Ljuboja (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Fabio Ferrere (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jimmy Boutoille (DEF) | 0 | |