Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to ES Wasquehal. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while ES Wasquehal appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by JŽrome Vairelles.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while ES Wasquehal appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by JŽrome Vairelles.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AS Monaco kick off!
3.15
0-0Wahid Lacombe decides to run forward with the ball. Wahid Lacombe knocks in a cross ball towards Remi Giublesi. Remi Giublesi makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
4.23
0-0Alexander Diop takes it forward alone. Alexander Diop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.06
1-0Alexander Diop makes a beautiful solo run. Alexander Diop makes a defence splitting pass to Carlton Vieira. Carlton Vieira shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Fernando Castro had no chance!! Goal for AS Monaco!
9.50
Roberto Rachini makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Rachini whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Richter. Thomas Richter gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
10.39
Kuami Anselmini plays the ball forward to Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.47
Alain Thuram knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Rachini. Roberto Rachini flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Vieira collects the pass. Carlton Vieira plays a one-two with Thomas Richter and advances towards the goal... Carlton Vieira tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.08
2-0ES Wasquehal have made a substitution with Jody Young replacing Thierry Hodouto .
20.49
2-0Kuami Anselmini knocks the ball forward to Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Burley. Billy Burley finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Alexandre Bakari didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.23
Mehdi Bourgois knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Diop. Alexander Diop deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luca Ferraresi. Luca Ferraresi whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Richter. Thomas Richter connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Thomas Richter!
26.51
Showing composure, Abassi Escudé plays the ball forward to Thomas Richter. Thomas Richter whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Vieira. Carlton Vieira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.20
Wahid Lacombe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Wahid Lacombe lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Burley. Billy Burley fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.21
Roberto Rachini threads the ball through to Thomas Richter. Thomas Richter lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Vieira. Carlton Vieira rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carlton Vieira!
36.59
Edwin Piantoni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Richter. Thomas Richter tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.49
Samuel Bayle threads a neat ball through to Billy Burley. Billy Burley shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.34
Oscar Ducrocq deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Rachini. Roberto Rachini runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Roberto Rachini shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco appear unchanged since the first half. ES Wasquehal have changed their lineup with Gilles Zouaoui replacing Ernesto Ortega and Philippe Deflandre replacing Billy Burley and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. The AS Monaco players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and ES Wasquehal kick off!
48.29
Philippe Deflandre flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Strachan who brings the ball under control. Gavin Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Ducrocq.
53.36
Alexander Diop takes a quick throw-in. Roberto Rachini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Vieira. Carlton Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Castro who gathers it comfortably.
55.01
Alexander Diop flicks a high pass forward. Luca Ferraresi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luca Ferraresi lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Richter. Thomas Richter gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
60.34
AS Monaco have made a substitution with Pablo Soto replacing Luca Ferraresi .
61.43
With imagination, Mehdi Bourgois plays the ball forward to Roberto Rachini. Roberto Rachini brings the ball forward. Roberto Rachini shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
72.14
Alain Thuram flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Rachini collects the pass. Roberto Rachini sees a break and surges forward. Roberto Rachini knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Soto. Pablo Soto whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
73.49
Roberto Rachini flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Soto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pablo Soto shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Fernando Castro.
74.14
5-1Abassi Escudé takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some good footwork from Alain Thuram provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
77.38
AS Monaco have made a substitution with Daniel Belloso replacing Alain Thuram .
79.13
Oscar Ducrocq hits a low pass to Alexander Diop. Alexander Diop plays the ball forward to Thomas Richter. Thomas Richter knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Vieira. Carlton Vieira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fernando Castro with no chance!! Goal for AS Monaco!
84.47
Oscar Ducrocq knocks the ball to his team mate, Edwin Piantoni. Edwin Piantoni threads a neat ball through to Carlton Vieira. Carlton Vieira shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
6
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
74.3%
25.7%
Play Area
27.1%
45.7%
27.1%
Scorers
| Carlton Vieira 6, 12, 32, 79 Thomas Richter 22 Roberto Rachini 44 | Billy Burley 28 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carlton Vieira of AS Monaco |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexandre Bakari (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oscar Ducrocq (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mehdi Bourgois (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alain Thuram (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edwin Piantoni (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Rachini (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Alexander Diop (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Abassi Escudé (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luca Ferraresi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Carlton Vieira (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Thomas Richter (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Pablo Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Regis Sommeil (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Belloso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Fernando Castro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Danijel Pédros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Damian Carnot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ernesto Ortega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thierry Hodouto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wahid Lacombe (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kuami Anselmini (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Samuel Bayle (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Burley (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Gavin Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Remi Giublesi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jody Young (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gilles Zouaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Philippe Deflandre (DEF) | 6 | |