Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Armand Cesari where Bastia play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 9,860 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Bastia are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
AS Saint-Étienne start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.48
Fabrice Hebert makes a probing pass to John Diatta. John Diatta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Holloway. Nicholas Holloway takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.18
Ludovic Fabbra kicks a strong pass forward to Ronald Chedli. Ronald Chedli kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Sabin but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.27
Dambou Le Garrec passes the ball forward to Ronald Chedli. Ronald Chedli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arnauld Tourenne.
14.22
Fabrice Hebert hacks Dambou Le Garrec from behind! The referee calls over Fabrice Hebert and warns him to calm down! Dambou Le Garrec stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.16
Miguael De Palmas kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Diatta. John Diatta tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
20.16
Guillermo Hebert makes a probing pass to Ludovic Fabbra. Ludovic Fabbra advances with the ball. Ludovic Fabbra goes all the way! Ludovic Fabbra takes a shot at goal. Camille Massa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.23
Ronald Chedli catches Jeremy Dogon on the ankles. Ronald Chedli is given a warning by the referee! Jeremy Dogon runs off the knock.
30.26
Wilson Roux makes a simple pass to Ronald Chedli. Ronald Chedli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Camille Massa who gathers it comfortably.
36.42
Fabrice Hebert chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Holloway. Nicholas Holloway plays a perfect one-two with Ted Fournier and rushes in on goal... Nicholas Holloway shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Don Hendry has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.43
Jeremy Dogon flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente kicks a strong pass forward to Ted Fournier. Ted Fournier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
44.19
Victor Boutabout passes the ball forward to Wilson Roux. Wilson Roux makes a simple pass to Daniel Sabin. Daniel Sabin goes all the way! Daniel Sabin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Bastia get the second half underway!
48.45
Wilson Roux barges into Martin Vicente. Wilson Roux is given a warning by the referee! Martin Vicente hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.07
Carlos Carotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Ted Fournier. Ted Fournier goes all the way! Ted Fournier takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
51.50
Ludovic Fabbra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Sabin. Daniel Sabin lofts in a cross ball towards Ronald Chedli. Ronald Chedli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
66.44
Bastia are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
69.12
Wilson Roux catches Martin Vicente on the ankles. Wilson Roux is shown the yellow card! Martin Vicente runs off the knock.
71.18
John Diatta catches Victor Boutabout on the ankles. The referee calls over John Diatta and shows him a yellow card! Victor Boutabout hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.49
Bastia are easily keeping AS Saint-Étienne at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
81.16
Wilson Roux kicks a strong pass forward to Ronald Chedli. Ronald Chedli goes all the way! Ronald Chedli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Camille Massa manages to keep it out.
84.04
Ludovic Fabbra clumsily knocks into Carlos Carotti. Ludovic Fabbra is warned by the referee! Carlos Carotti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.42
Arnauld Tourenne advances with the ball. Arnauld Tourenne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ted Fournier. Ted Fournier whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Holloway. Nicholas Holloway is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


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

Possession
54%
46%
Play Area
22.2%
42.9%
34.9%