Match Report


AuxerreAuxerre     AS Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-Étienne
Computer Player Computer Player Cristi Anghel Cristi Anghel
Aloisio DjetouA. Djetou67
G
1captain
G
84Ian GreavesI. Greaves
Jimmy KlosJ. Klos56
D
2
D
76Stephen HendryS. Hendry
Soufiane DeflandreS. Deflandre53
D
captain3
D
73Kevin SchröderK. Schröder
Mathieu BaudetM. Baudet53
D
4
D
75Vincenzo BernardiniV. Bernardini
Sebastiao MendesS. Mendes85
M
5
M
79Vincenzo MaiuriV. Maiuri
Seth FoxS. Fox69
M
6
M
76Markus DörnerM. Dörner
Billy YoungB. Young67
M
7
M
81Ruby GovouR. Govou
Steffen DittmannS. Dittmann65
M
8
M
74Nick BomersN. Bomers
Jon VassellJ. Vassell72
A
9
A
76Craig HendryC. Hendry
Gonzalo AlgerinoG. Algerino62
A
10
A
73Mirco CastiglioneM. Castiglione
Alfonso SommeseA. Sommese61
A
11
A
73Mark FerranteM. Ferrante
 
Komian FrapolliK. Frapolli61
G
12
D
31Del RizaD. Riza
Frederic DacourtF. Dacourt61
G
13
M
33Francisco LopesF. Lopes
Mamadou KerkarM. Kerkar61
A
14
D
70Matthew HowellsM. Howells

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade de lAbbé-Deschamps where Auxerre play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 20,367 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Auxerre and AS Saint-Étienne are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Numo Cousin.


0.00
Auxerre kick off and get the first half underway!
3.21
Billy Young barges into Markus Dörner. Billy Young is shown the yellow card! Markus Dörner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.27
Soufiane Deflandre plays the ball forward to Seth Fox. Seth Fox controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Vassell. Jon Vassell shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
6.35
Vincenzo Bernardini hits a low pass to Ruby Govou. Ruby Govou changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ruby Govou runs straight at the defence! Ruby Govou strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.18
Ruby Govou chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry passes the ball forward but Mirco Castiglione is offside!
10.59
Seth Fox controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gonzalo Algerino. Gonzalo Algerino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Bernardini.
12.46
Stephen Hendry makes a probing pass to Ruby Govou. Ruby Govou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Aloisio Djetou keeps it out!
14.44
Ruby Govou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry rushes past Soufiane Deflandre! Craig Hendry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Aloisio Djetou smothers it!
18.06
Billy Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gonzalo Algerino. Gonzalo Algerino shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
20.26
Nick Bomers kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.26
Markus Dörner flicks the ball to his team mate, Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione advances inside the box! Mirco Castiglione makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.22
Ruby Govou threads a neat ball through to Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione plays a one-two with Mark Ferrante and advances towards the goal... Mirco Castiglione shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mirco Castiglione!
27.57
Seth Fox decides to run forward with the ball. Seth Fox cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Seth Fox provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
30.02
Billy Young threads the ball through to Alfonso Sommese. Alfonso Sommese shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
32.58
Vincenzo Bernardini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner makes a simple pass to Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante whips in a cross ball towards Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry makes a deft header. Craig Hendry scores for AS Saint-Étienne!!
36.09
Vincenzo Bernardini sees space and advances. Vincenzo Bernardini knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Aloisio Djetou.
37.56
Craig Hendry takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Mirco Castiglione comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Soufiane Deflandre clears it off the line with his head!
38.10
Without breaking stride, Vincenzo Bernardini plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Maiuri. Vincenzo Maiuri flicks a high pass forward. Mark Ferrante collects the pass. Mark Ferrante shoots from long range but it flies wide!
39.42
Seth Fox makes a simple pass to Alfonso Sommese. Alfonso Sommese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.01
Nick Bomers makes a simple pass to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Mirco Castiglione. With a superhuman jump, Mirco Castiglione connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Aloisio Djetou with no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Italian!
44.40
Ruby Govou hits a low pass to Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jimmy Klos.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Auxerre appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half. The Auxerre players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off and get the second half underway!
47.35
Alfonso Sommese clumsily knocks into Kevin Schröder. The referee warns Alfonso Sommese to calm down! Kevin Schröder runs off the knock.
53.14
Vincenzo Bernardini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruby Govou. Ruby Govou knocks the ball to his team mate, Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione plays a one-two with Mark Ferrante and rushes in on goal... Mirco Castiglione takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.30
Seth Fox hits a low pass to Gonzalo Algerino. Gonzalo Algerino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.25
Jimmy Klos makes a strong solo run forward. Jimmy Klos kicks a strong pass forward to Alfonso Sommese. Alfonso Sommese sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Ian Greaves. What a save!
59.13
Sebastiao Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gonzalo Algerino. Gonzalo Algerino knocks in a cross ball towards Alfonso Sommese. Alfonso Sommese heads the ball goalwards but it rises well off target!
60.55
Auxerre have made 3 substitutions with Komian Frapolli replacing Jimmy Klos, Frederic Dacourt replacing Billy Young and Mamadou Kerkar replacing Alfonso Sommese .
66.39
Seeing Kevin Schröder's attacking run, Stephen Hendry quickly throws the ball into his path. Kevin Schröder flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Maiuri collects the pass. Vincenzo Maiuri decides to run forward with the ball. Vincenzo Maiuri lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.44
Kevin Schröder knocks the ball forward to Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.15
Markus Dörner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry makes a defence splitting pass to Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Aloisio Djetou easily smothers it!
77.58
Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Markus Dörner who brings the ball under control. Markus Dörner sees space and advances. Markus Dörner knocks the ball to his team mate, Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.47
Markus Dörner flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
84.12
Markus Dörner flicks a high pass forward. Mark Ferrante collects the pass. Mark Ferrante rushes past Komian Frapolli! Mark Ferrante rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
87.16
Kevin Schröder threads a neat ball through to Nick Bomers. Nick Bomers takes it forward alone. Nick Bomers shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
With imagination, Markus Dörner plays the ball forward to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry threads the ball through to Mirco Castiglione but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Auxerre

AS Saint-Étienne
Goals
0
7
Shots on Target
1
13
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.3%
67.7%
Play Area
30.2%
41.7%
28.1%

Scorers
Ruby Govou 6
Mirco Castiglione 21, 24, 40, 78
Craig Hendry 33
Mark Ferrante 66

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

Match Ratings
1.Aloisio Djetou (GK)
6
2.Jimmy Klos (DEF)
6
3.Soufiane Deflandre (DEF)
6
4.Mathieu Baudet (DEF)
6
5.Sebastiao Mendes (MID)
6
6.Seth Fox (MID)
6
7.Billy Young (MID)yellow card
5
8.Steffen Dittmann (MID)
6
9.Jon Vassell (ATT)
6
10.Gonzalo Algerino (ATT)
6
11.Alfonso Sommese (ATT)
6
 
12.Komian Frapolli (GK)
6
13.Frederic Dacourt (GK)
6
14.Mamadou Kerkar (ATT)
6

1.Ian Greaves (GK)
6
2.Stephen Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Schröder (DEF)
6
4.Vincenzo Bernardini (DEF)
7
5.Vincenzo Maiuri (MID)
6
6.Markus Dörner (MID)
7
7.Ruby Govou (MID)goal scored
8
8.Nick Bomers (MID)
6
9.Craig Hendry (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Mirco Castiglione (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Mark Ferrante (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Del Riza (DEF)
0
13.Francisco Lopes (MID)
0
14.Matthew Howells (DEF)
0