Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to US Créteil-Lusitanos . A crowd of 20,863 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while US Créteil-Lusitanos appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Cyril Skora.


0.00
The whistle blows and US Créteil-Lusitanos get the match underway!
2.08
Valerien Decroix hits a low pass to Alessandro Redaelli. With vision, Alessandro Redaelli laces a through ball forward to Steed Garny. Steed Garny makes a probing pass to Haoulid Zebre but he's offside!
6.09
Showing composure, Dani‘l Conteh plays the ball forward to Joël Dié. Joël Dié plays a scrappy one-two with Danny Owen and advances towards the goal... Joël Dié takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Mathieu Candela had no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
12.58
Stefan Dumitru Savu kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Owen. Danny Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.23
Dani‘l Conteh sees Joël Dié in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joël Dié tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
20.17
Alessandro Redaelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Haoulid Zebre. Haoulid Zebre passes the ball forward to Steed Garny. Steed Garny strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Niche Alvarez with no chance!! Goal for US Créteil-Lusitanos !
26.36
Paul McManaman hacks John Okon from behind! The referee warns Paul McManaman to calm down! John Okon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.30
Stefan Dumitru Savu makes a simple pass to Philippe Ettori. Philippe Ettori shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
28.56
Alessandro Redaelli catches John Okon on the ankles. The referee calls over Alessandro Redaelli and warns him to calm down! John Okon stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.00
Nenad Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Dani‘l Conteh. Dani‘l Conteh makes a probing pass to Philippe Ettori. Philippe Ettori sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Mathieu Candela. Excellent save.
32.22
Danijel Massa threads a neat ball through to Antonio Rego. Antonio Rego knocks the ball forward to Philippe Ettori. Philippe Ettori tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
33.41
Danijel Massa chips the ball to his team mate, Dani‘l Conteh. Dani‘l Conteh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Owen. Danny Owen shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.43
Antonio Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Joël Dié. Joël Dié controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
36.27
Dani‘l Conteh flicks a high pass forward. Philippe Ettori controls it well on his chest. Philippe Ettori knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Owen. Danny Owen knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Mathieu Candela.
38.36
Dani‘l Conteh decides to run forward with the ball. Dani‘l Conteh shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Dani‘l Conteh knocks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Ettori. Philippe Ettori tries a spectacular long range effort but Mathieu Candela is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. US Créteil-Lusitanos have changed their lineup with Alberto Bassila replacing Valerien Decroix. The US Créteil-Lusitanos players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
AS Saint-Étienne start the second half!
48.34
Jean-Louis Druon picks a pass forward to Dani‘l Conteh. Showing composure, Dani‘l Conteh plays the ball forward to Philippe Ettori. Philippe Ettori whips in a cross ball towards Joël Dié. Joël Dié directs the ball goalwards with his head. Mathieu Candela picks it out of the air!
49.34
Paul McManaman knocks the ball to his team mate, Steed Garny. Steed Garny knocks in a cross ball towards Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf whips the ball goalwards with his head but Niche Alvarez is on top of it.
51.09
Stefan Dumitru Savu chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Owen. Danny Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Joël Dié. Joël Dié gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.40
Jean-Marie Piton passes the ball forward to Paul McManaman. Paul McManaman hits a low pass to Ted-Kelton Cordonnier. Ted-Kelton Cordonnier whips in a cross ball towards Haoulid Zebre. Haoulid Zebre fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Niche Alvarez with no chance!! Goal for US Créteil-Lusitanos !
59.14
Paul McManaman catches Dani‘l Conteh on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul McManaman again and warns him to calm down! Dani‘l Conteh stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Jean-Louis Druon laces a weighted ball forward to Dani‘l Conteh. Dani‘l Conteh flicks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Ettori. Philippe Ettori whips in a cross ball towards Joël Dié. Joël Dié directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
63.11
Without breaking stride, Billy Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Alessandro Redaelli. Alessandro Redaelli makes a probing pass to Steed Garny. Steed Garny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.39
Antonio Rego barges into Alessandro Redaelli. Antonio Rego is warned by the referee! Alessandro Redaelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.09
Alessandro Redaelli hits a low pass to Haoulid Zebre. Haoulid Zebre lofts in a cross ball towards Ted-Kelton Cordonnier. Ted-Kelton Cordonnier jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.30
Dani‘l Conteh changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dani‘l Conteh shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
79.51
Antonio Rego takes a quick throw-in. Stefan Dumitru Savu threads a neat ball through to Joël Dié. Joël Dié shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Mathieu Candela manages to gather it effortlessly.
81.36
Steed Garny hacks Danijel Massa from behind! The referee brings Steed Garny to one side and gives him a warning! Danijel Massa stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.09
Antonio Rego receives the ball from a throw-in from Dani‘l Conteh. Antonio Rego hits a low pass to Joël Dié. Joël Dié lofts in a cross ball towards Philippe Ettori. Philippe Ettori makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Mathieu Candela had no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
89.57
Alexander Forbes passes the ball forward to Alessandro Redaelli. Alessandro Redaelli makes a simple pass to Haoulid Zebre. Haoulid Zebre knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nenad Barbosa.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
13
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.6%
32.4%
Play Area
23%
43.2%
33.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joël Dié of AS Saint-Étienne

Match Ratings
1.Niche Alvarez (GK)
6
2.Nenad Barbosa (DEF)
6
3.Jean-Louis Druon (DEF)
6
4.Danijel Massa (DEF)
6
5.John Okon (MID)
6
6.Dani‘l Conteh (MID)goal scored
8
7.Stefan Dumitru Savu (MID)
6
8.Antonio Rego (MID)
6
9.Philippe Ettori (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Danny Owen (ATT)
7
11.Joël Dié (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Claudio Mendez (MID)
0
13.Pedro Ramos (MID)
0
14.Petre Nanu (MID)
0