Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Francois-Coty where AC Ajaccio play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 17,976 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AC Ajaccio and AS Saint-Étienne are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Paviot.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AC Ajaccio and AS Saint-Étienne are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Paviot.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne get the match underway!
3.09
0-0Dominic Niven knocks the ball forward to Raynald Dordevic. Raynald Dordevic shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.28
Dominic Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shabani Rabuel. Shabani Rabuel shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.21
0-0Dominic Niven passes the ball forward to Shabani Rabuel. Shabani Rabuel kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Torres but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.33
0-1John Okon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Davor Bilic. Davor Bilic whips in a cross ball towards Osku Nurmela. Osku Nurmela makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Osku Nurmela!
15.25
0-1Jeremie Larrieu knocks the ball to his team mate, J-Clau Foulon. J-Clau Foulon makes a simple pass to Raynald Dordevic. Raynald Dordevic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.43
Adnan Trapasso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Marie Meyrieu. Jean-Marie Meyrieu makes a beautiful solo run. Jean-Marie Meyrieu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.43
With a delightful solo run, John Okon stretches the opposition's defence. John Okon plays a perfect one-two with Osku Nurmela and rushes in on goal... John Okon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. John Okon scores for AS Saint-Étienne!!
21.26
Stefan Dumitru Savu flicks the ball to his team mate, Osku Nurmela. Osku Nurmela sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
24.19
0-3Adelmajid Lempereur comes in with a late challenge on Davor Bilic. The referee calls over Adelmajid Lempereur and shows him a yellow card! Davor Bilic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.24
Danijel Massa flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Rego who takes it down. Antonio Rego knocks the ball forward to Davor Bilic. Davor Bilic finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.33
0-3Antonio Rego hacks Mohammed Petit from behind! The referee calls over Antonio Rego and shows him a yellow card! Mohammed Petit grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.37
J-Clau Foulon flicks a high pass forward. Raynald Dordevic collects the pass. Raynald Dordevic edges inside the box! Raynald Dordevic takes a shot at goal. Raynald Dordevic scores for AC Ajaccio!!
40.49
Adnan Trapasso chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marie Meyrieu. Jean-Marie Meyrieu chips the ball to his team mate, Shabani Rabuel. Shabani Rabuel makes a probing pass to Adolfo Torres but he's offside!
42.56
Pedro Ramos makes a simple pass to Davor Bilic. Davor Bilic shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Davor Bilic!
45.00
John Okon flicks a high pass forward. Osku Nurmela controls it well on his chest. Osku Nurmela knocks in a cross ball towards Joël Dié. Joël Dié jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Ajaccio appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Ajaccio players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
AC Ajaccio start the second half!
47.03
1-5Jean-Marie Meyrieu knocks the ball forward to Shabani Rabuel. Shabani Rabuel edges inside the box! Shabani Rabuel looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Niche Alvarez.
48.35
1-5It's a corner kick. J-Clau Foulon loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Mohammed Petit looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.05
Adnan Trapasso catches Osku Nurmela on the ankles. Adnan Trapasso is shown the yellow card! Osku Nurmela carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.32
Danijel Massa flicks a high ball forward to John Okon who gracefully takes it down. John Okon hits a low pass to Joël Dié. Joël Dié shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Wilfried Wiart!
59.28
Danijel Massa darts forward. Danijel Massa flicks the ball to his team mate, Joël Dié. Joël Dié controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
61.28
63.22
1-5Adelmajid Lempereur sees a break and surges forward. Adelmajid Lempereur decides to run forward with the ball. Adelmajid Lempereur plays a quick one-two with Raynald Dordevic and rushes in on goal... Adelmajid Lempereur side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Danijel Massa.
64.00
Dominic Niven takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Jean-Marie Meyrieu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.07
John Okon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Davor Bilic. Davor Bilic finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
75.34
1-5Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
78.20
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
83.02
Without breaking stride, Mohammed Petit plays the ball forward to Adolfo Torres. Adolfo Torres kicks a strong pass forward to Shabani Rabuel but the referee indicates it's offside!
87.42
Antonio Rego flicks a high pass forward to Joël Dié who brings the ball under control. Joël Dié shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
27.8%
46.8%
25.3%
Scorers
| Raynald Dordevic 36 | Osku Nurmela 12, 21 John Okon 18 Davor Bilic 43 Joël Dié 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Osku Nurmela of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Wilfried Wiart (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jeremie Larrieu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adnan Trapasso (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Adelmajid Lempereur (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | J-Clau Foulon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mohammed Petit (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dominic Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jean-Marie Meyrieu (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adolfo Torres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Shabani Rabuel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Raynald Dordevic (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Mohammed Vellas (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antoine Mermet (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rodrigo Vieira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Niche Alvarez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Danijel Massa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Roberto Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pedro Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Okon (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Stefan Dumitru Savu (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Antonio Rego (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Osku Nurmela (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Davor Bilic (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Joël Dié (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Petre Nanu (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dani‘l Conteh (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Claudio Mendez (MID) | 0 | |