Match Report


AS Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-Étienne     AC CannesAC Cannes
Cristi AnghelCristi Anghel Computer Player Computer Player
Ian GreavesI. Greaves84
G
captain1
G
68Sean SuperbiS. Superbi
Stephen HendryS. Hendry76
D
2
D
74Marvin BaileyM. Bailey
Kevin SchröderK. Schröder73
D
3
D
70Said PavonS. Pavon
Vincenzo BernardiniV. Bernardini75
D
4
D
69Youssouf MacéY. Macé
Vincenzo MaiuriV. Maiuri79
M
5
M
73Andre RamoraA. Ramora
Markus DörnerM. Dörner76
M
6
M
69Kevin NivenK. Niven
Ruby GovouR. Govou81
M
7
M
63Stephen MortonS. Morton
Nick BomersN. Bomers74
M
8
M
58Erwan JambayE. Jambay
Craig HendryC. Hendry76
A
9captain
A
71Dominic GemmellD. Gemmell
Mirco CastiglioneM. Castiglione73
A
10
A
62Patrice ValenconiP. Valenconi
Mark FerranteM. Ferrante73
A
11
A
57Alain TraoreA. Traore
 
Del RizaD. Riza31
D
12
D
69Filipe NevesF. Neves
Francisco LopesF. Lopes33
M
13
G
60Micha‘l MendesM. Mendes
Matthew HowellsM. Howells70
D
14
D
58Matthias PolheimM. Polheim
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to AC Cannes. A crowd of 18,648 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AS Saint-Étienne and AC Cannes are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Olivier Guyader.


0.00
AC Cannes kick off and get the match underway!
8.19
Vincenzo Bernardini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner flicks a high pass forward. Mirco Castiglione controls it well on his chest. Mirco Castiglione plays a scrappy one-two with Mark Ferrante and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Mirco Castiglione provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
15.44
Youssouf Macé threads a neat ball through to Stephen Morton. With great vision, Stephen Morton plays the ball forward to Alain Traore. Alain Traore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.09
Markus Dörner makes a simple pass to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry makes a probing pass to Mark Ferrante but he's offside!
20.01
Markus Dörner threads a neat ball through to Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youssouf Macé.
21.23
Said Pavon flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Morton controls it well on his chest. Stephen Morton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Gemmell. Dominic Gemmell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ian Greaves!
22.07
Vincenzo Bernardini kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Bomers. Nick Bomers flicks a high pass forward. Mirco Castiglione collects the pass. Mirco Castiglione makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Mark Ferrante. Some silky footwork from Mark Ferrante provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Sean Superbi.
26.54
Markus Dörner flicks a high pass forward. Mirco Castiglione controls it well on his chest. Mirco Castiglione knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.37
Erwan Jambay threads a neat ball through to Dominic Gemmell. Dominic Gemmell finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ian Greaves!
30.07
Stephen Hendry hits a low pass to Ruby Govou. Ruby Govou sees space and advances. Ruby Govou plays a quick one-two with Mark Ferrante and rushes in on goal... Ruby Govou tries a spectacular strike. The ball strikes Youssouf Macé's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
31.53
It's a corner kick. Mark Ferrante loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Kevin Schröder looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
36.54
Vincenzo Bernardini darts forward. Vincenzo Bernardini flicks a high pass forward to Mark Ferrante who brings the ball under control. Mark Ferrante flicks a high pass forward. Mirco Castiglione controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Mirco Castiglione provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Sean Superbi had no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
42.18
Vincenzo Maiuri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Craig Hendry through on goal. Some silky footwork from Craig Hendry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Sean Superbi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Kevin Schröder flicks a high pass forward. Nick Bomers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nick Bomers flicks a high pass forward to Mark Ferrante who brings the ball under control. Mark Ferrante flicks the ball to his team mate, Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Sean Superbi gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. AC Cannes also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off and get the second half underway!
49.50
Kevin Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrice Valenconi. Patrice Valenconi shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.53
Andre Ramora flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Gemmell who brings the ball under control. Dominic Gemmell skips past Vincenzo Bernardini! Dominic Gemmell tries a spectacular strike. Ian Greaves gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
60.30
AC Cannes have made a substitution with Filipe Neves replacing Stephen Morton .
63.09
Nick Bomers threads the ball through to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.40
Vincenzo Maiuri flicks a high pass forward. Craig Hendry controls it well on his chest. Craig Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youssouf Macé.
79.58
Nick Bomers makes a probing pass to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marvin Bailey.
90.00
Kevin Niven sees Dominic Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Gemmell edges inside the box! Kevin Schröder comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Gemmell. Dominic Gemmell appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AS Saint-Étienne

AC Cannes
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
22.4%
44.7%
32.9%

Scorers
Mirco Castiglione 8, 37
Craig Hendry 42

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

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

1.Sean Superbi (GK)
6
2.Marvin Bailey (DEF)
6
3.Said Pavon (DEF)
6
4.Youssouf Macé (DEF)
6
5.Andre Ramora (MID)
6
6.Kevin Niven (MID)
7
7.Stephen Morton (MID)
6
8.Erwan Jambay (MID)
6
9.Dominic Gemmell (ATT)
7
10.Patrice Valenconi (ATT)
6
11.Alain Traore (ATT)
6
 
12.Filipe Neves (DEF)
6
13.Micha‘l Mendes (GK)
0
14.Matthias Polheim (DEF)
0