Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Guingamp. A crowd of 9,845 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Guingamp appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Guingamp start the match!
2.43
Giacomo Gava chips the ball to his team mate, Cyrille Ducrocq. Cyrille Ducrocq deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Thomson. Alec Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Camille Massa who gathers it comfortably.
6.05
Martin Vicente makes a probing pass to John Diatta. John Diatta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Martin Schnoor manages to keep it out.
8.45
Andy Law barges into Carlos Carotti. The referee calls over Andy Law and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Carotti grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.56
Carlos Carotti passes the ball forward to Nicholas Holloway. Nicholas Holloway shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.16
Guy Celestini barges into Jeremy Dogon. The referee calls over Guy Celestini and warns him to calm down! Jeremy Dogon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.24
Patricio Rool brings the ball forward. Patricio Rool flicks the ball to his team mate, Ted Fournier. Ted Fournier shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.37
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
22.53
Miguael De Palmas knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Carotti. Carlos Carotti makes a simple pass to John Diatta. John Diatta plays a perfect one-two with Nicholas Holloway and rushes in on goal... John Diatta tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Martin Schnoor has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.41
Cyrille Ducrocq takes it forward alone. Cyrille Ducrocq goes all the way! Cyrille Ducrocq cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.21
Arnauld Tourenne threads the ball through to Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente flicks the ball to his team mate, John Diatta. John Diatta goes all the way! John Diatta shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne kick off!
49.34
Arnauld Tourenne knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ted Fournier. Ted Fournier knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Holloway. Nicholas Holloway connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
55.07
Cyrille Ducrocq kicks a strong pass forward to Guy Celestini. Guy Celestini goes all the way! Guy Celestini shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.29
Andy Law brings the ball forward. Andy Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patricio Rool.
65.47
Andy Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Thomson. Alec Thomson shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
69.15
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
71.46
Arnauld Tourenne passes the ball forward to Fabrice Hebert. Fabrice Hebert makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Holloway. Nicholas Holloway whips in a cross ball towards Ted Fournier. Ted Fournier connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.59
Cyrille Ducrocq catches Fabrice Hebert on the ankles. Cyrille Ducrocq is given a warning by the referee! Fabrice Hebert stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.52
Guy Celestini barges into Miguael De Palmas. Guy Celestini is warned by the referee again! Miguael De Palmas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.53
Andy Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Thomson. Alec Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguael De Palmas.
81.13
Hubert Chiba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law brings the ball forward. Andy Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to John Diatta of AS Saint-Étienne
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
33.3%
45.8%
20.8%

Scorers