Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to Martigues. A crowd of 8,700 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Martigues appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Martigues kick off!
3.05
Carlos Carotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ted Fournier. Ted Fournier flicks the ball to his team mate, John Diatta. John Diatta cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Nico Schnellinger has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.06
Arnauld Tourenne kicks a strong pass forward to Fabrice Hebert. Fabrice Hebert kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Holloway. Nicholas Holloway knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.45
AS Saint-Étienne are easily keeping Martigues at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
15.21
Dambou Combin hacks Jeremy Dogon from behind! The referee calls over Dambou Combin and shows him a yellow card! Jeremy Dogon runs off the knock.
18.09
Patricio Rool kicks a strong pass forward to Fabrice Hebert. Fabrice Hebert makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Diatta. John Diatta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.47
Bernardo Bonera knocks the ball forward to Dambou Combin. Dambou Combin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Backes. Arno Backes shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.27
Carlos Carotti knocks the ball forward to John Diatta. John Diatta knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Holloway. Nicholas Holloway connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.58
Alassan Morestin catches Fabrice Hebert on the ankles. The referee calls over Alassan Morestin and warns him to calm down! Fabrice Hebert stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.36
Dambou Combin knocks the ball forward to Gianluigi Bondi. Gianluigi Bondi plays a perfect one-two with Arno Backes and rushes in on goal... Gianluigi Bondi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Camille Massa is on top of it.
32.08
Fabrice Hebert kicks a strong pass forward to Ted Fournier. Ted Fournier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bernardo Bonera.
36.21
Gianluigi Bondi barges into Patricio Rool. The referee calls over Gianluigi Bondi and shows him a yellow card! Patricio Rool runs off the knock.
39.15
John Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Backes. Arno Backes shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.14
Carlos Carotti flicks the ball to his team mate, John Diatta. John Diatta goes all the way! John Diatta takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Nico Schnellinger easily smothers it!
45.00
Martin Vicente passes the ball forward to Ted Fournier. Ted Fournier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Holloway. Nicholas Holloway rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne kick off!
47.54
Dambou Combin hacks Carlos Carotti from behind! Dambou Combin is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Carotti runs off the knock.
51.39
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
57.16
Martin Vicente threads the ball through to Ted Fournier. Ted Fournier plays a perfect one-two with John Diatta and rushes in on goal... Ted Fournier shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.11
Dambou Combin chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Backes. Arno Backes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jeremy Dogon.
66.20
Martin Vicente catches Dambou Combin on the ankles. The referee calls over Martin Vicente and warns him to calm down! Dambou Combin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.47
Nicholas Holloway barges into Alje Van Veen. Nicholas Holloway is warned by the referee! Alje Van Veen stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.29
Dambou Combin chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Bondi. Gianluigi Bondi knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Backes. Arno Backes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
71.11
Jeremy Dogon chips the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Hebert. Fabrice Hebert makes a simple pass to Nicholas Holloway. Nicholas Holloway knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.51
Arnauld Tourenne kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Carotti. Carlos Carotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Holloway. Nicholas Holloway shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Nico Schnellinger manages to gather it comfortably.
83.24
Carlos Carotti knocks the ball forward to John Diatta. John Diatta knocks the ball forward to Ted Fournier but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.59
Carlos Carotti makes a probing pass to Nicholas Holloway. Nicholas Holloway plays a perfect one-two with Ted Fournier and rushes in on goal... Nicholas Holloway shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
89.26
Ian Cort kicks a strong pass forward to Alassan Morestin. Alassan Morestin passes the ball forward to Gianluigi Bondi. Gianluigi Bondi lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Backes. Arno Backes powers a header at goal. Arno Backes scores for Martigues!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to John Diatta of AS Saint-Étienne
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.2%
31.8%
Play Area
27.1%
43.5%
29.4%