Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Francois-Coty where AC Ajaccio play host to AS Saint-Étienne. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
AC Ajaccio are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
AC Ajaccio are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0AC Ajaccio kick off and get the first half underway!
4.27
0-0Alexei Marche sees a break and surges forward. Alexei Marche lofts in a cross ball towards Sidney Essola. Sidney Essola powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
8.34
0-0Amdy Quintero makes a simple pass to Alexei Marche. Alexei Marche sees space and advances. Alexei Marche controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Camille Massa manages to keep it out.
12.24
Martin Vicente makes a simple pass to John Diatta. John Diatta shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Stanislas Paviot easily smothers it!
15.20
Martin Vicente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ted Fournier. Ted Fournier goes all the way! Ted Fournier makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
20.37
Youssef Coupet kicks a strong pass forward to Sidney Essola. Sidney Essola shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Camille Massa easily smothers it!
21.50
Oscar Agathe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexei Marche. Alexei Marche flicks the ball to his team mate, Thibault Petereyns. Thibault Petereyns shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.15
0-0Fabrice Hebert catches Alexei Marche on the ankles. The referee calls over Fabrice Hebert and shows him a yellow card! Alexei Marche hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.44
Patricio Rool barges into Sidney Essola. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sidney Essola hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.40
Miguael De Palmas kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Holloway. Nicholas Holloway knocks the ball forward to John Diatta. John Diatta cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.23
Wilfried Bolivard sees a break and surges forward. Wilfried Bolivard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Camille Massa.
39.18
Arnauld Tourenne makes a probing pass to Fabrice Hebert. Fabrice Hebert chips the ball to his team mate, Ted Fournier. Ted Fournier goes all the way! Ted Fournier makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne kick off!
47.12
Wilfried Bolivard knocks the ball to his team mate, Sidney Essola. Sidney Essola shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Camille Massa manages to gather it comfortably.
51.10
Carlos Carotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Diatta. John Diatta plays a perfect one-two with Ted Fournier and rushes in on goal... John Diatta shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.46
Alexei Marche takes it forward alone. Alexei Marche shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.45
Oscar Agathe passes the ball forward to Alexei Marche. Alexei Marche knocks the ball forward to Thibault Petereyns. Thibault Petereyns shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.58
Alexei Marche makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thibault Petereyns. Thibault Petereyns shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Camille Massa easily smothers it!
69.38
0-1Arnauld Tourenne chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Carotti. Carlos Carotti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Diatta. John Diatta finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.55
Tarik Boulanger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sidney Essola. Sidney Essola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Camille Massa!
75.09
Fabrice Hebert makes a simple pass to John Diatta. John Diatta tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
77.50
Alexei Marche deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sidney Essola. Sidney Essola tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.23
Steve Gillet advances with the ball. Steve Gillet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sidney Essola. Sidney Essola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thibault Petereyns. Thibault Petereyns makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Camille Massa manages to keep it out.
83.47
James Maclean brings the ball forward. James Maclean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thibault Petereyns. Thibault Petereyns shoots from 20 yards but somehow Camille Massa manages to keep it out.
84.44
Fabrice Hebert threads the ball through to Nicholas Holloway. Nicholas Holloway goes all the way! Nicholas Holloway rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Stanislas Paviot has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.33
Miguael De Palmas flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Hebert. Fabrice Hebert makes a probing pass to Ted Fournier. Ted Fournier knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Holloway. Nicholas Holloway flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Wilfried Bolivard knocks the ball forward to Thibault Petereyns. Thibault Petereyns whips in a cross ball towards Sidney Essola. Sidney Essola flicks the ball with his head but somehow Camille Massa manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
26.1%
45.7%
28.3%
Scorers