Match Report


AC CannesAC Cannes     AS Saint-ÉtienneAS Saint-Étienne
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fabien EsparteroF. Espartero70
G
1
G
62Cristiano VelosoC. Veloso
Amdy ChavrondierA. Chavrondier68
D
2
D
61John DoddJ. Dodd
Alec BremnerA. Bremner59
D
3
D
57Steed AgatheS. Agathe
Corentin El IdrisiC. El Idrisi59
D
4captain
D
57Pablo GaladamesP. Galadames
Reynald FreyR. Frey57
D
5
D
48Jacques DufresneJ. Dufresne
Fabio ArribagéF. Arribagé68
M
6
M
68Martin AthertonM. Atherton
Miguael TouréM. Touré67
M
7
M
66Colin CaldwellC. Caldwell
Enzo SmainoE. Smaino66
M
8
M
59Shabani LaspallesS. Laspalles
Bernard KarembeuB. Karembeu64
M
9
A
68Nicholas PaisleyN. Paisley
Craig DefoeC. Defoe69
A
10
A
65Camel BayleC. Bayle
Bernard WarmuzB. Warmuz63
A
captain11
A
55Devanir MartelD. Martel
 
Antoine DebesA. Debes57
M
12
M
58Orlando CarnotO. Carnot
Yann LandaisY. Landais56
G
13
A
51Jerome FujenJ. Fujen
Nicolas DzodicN. Dzodic56
M
14
A
50Pierluigi MurgitaP. Murgita

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Pierre de Coubertin where AC Cannes play host to AS Saint-Étienne. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Cannes are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tchiressoua Molinier.


0.00
The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne get the match underway!
3.53
Martin Atherton kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley shoots from long range but Fabien Espartero reads it well. Fabulous stop!
4.17
Martin Atherton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
6.44
Steed Agathe flicks a high pass forward. Shabani Laspalles collects the pass. Shabani Laspalles flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Paisley who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Paisley lofts in a cross ball towards Camel Bayle. Camel Bayle rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Alec Bremner clears it off the line with his head!
8.06
Shabani Laspalles knocks the ball forward to Devanir Martel. Devanir Martel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Camel Bayle but the linesman indicates offside!
12.06
Enzo Smaino brings the ball forward. Enzo Smaino tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
15.33
Bernard Karembeu flicks a high pass forward. Craig Defoe controls it well on his chest. Craig Defoe threads the ball through into the box. Bernard Warmuz takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
24.56
Martin Atherton sees Nicholas Paisley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Paisley lofts in a cross ball towards Devanir Martel. Devanir Martel flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.30
Martin Atherton threads a neat ball through to Devanir Martel. Devanir Martel lofts in a cross ball towards Camel Bayle. Camel Bayle outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Fabien Espartero is on top of it.
30.34
Fabio Arribagé makes a probing pass to Bernard Warmuz. Bernard Warmuz shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
34.11
Miguael Touré passes the ball forward to Bernard Warmuz. Bernard Warmuz shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.05
Enzo Smaino comes in with a late challenge on Colin Caldwell. The referee warns Enzo Smaino to calm down! Colin Caldwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.47
Pablo Galadames barges into Craig Defoe. The referee warns Pablo Galadames to calm down! Craig Defoe runs off the knock.
44.17
Miguael Touré barges into Colin Caldwell. Miguael Touré is shown the yellow card! Colin Caldwell runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Cannes appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Cannes players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
AC Cannes kick off the second half!
48.58
Shabani Laspalles flicks a high pass forward. Devanir Martel controls it well on his chest. Devanir Martel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.49
Fabio Arribagé barges into Shabani Laspalles. The referee calls over Fabio Arribagé and shows him a yellow card! Shabani Laspalles runs off the knock.
54.02
Miguael Touré deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Defoe. Craig Defoe shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Defoe!
61.26
Pablo Galadames comes in with a late challenge on Bernard Warmuz. The referee calls over Pablo Galadames again and warns him to calm down! Bernard Warmuz runs off the knock.
61.26
Free kick to AC Cannes just outside the area...
62.29
Bernard Warmuz slowly runs up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
65.56
Amdy Chavrondier takes it forward alone. Amdy Chavrondier makes a simple pass to Craig Defoe. Craig Defoe tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Cristiano Veloso.
67.55
Bernard Karembeu takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Steed Agathe reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
69.39
Colin Caldwell catches Miguael Touré on the ankles. Colin Caldwell is given a warning by the referee! Miguael Touré hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.42
Miguael Touré catches Shabani Laspalles on the ankles. The referee warns Miguael Touré to calm down! Shabani Laspalles stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.15
Colin Caldwell makes a probing pass to Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.13
Martin Atherton comes in with a late challenge on Enzo Smaino. The referee brings Martin Atherton to one side and gives him a warning! Enzo Smaino stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AC Cannes

AS Saint-Étienne
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
19.7%
51.5%
28.8%

Scorers
Craig Defoe 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Defoe of AC Cannes

Match Ratings
1.Fabien Espartero (GK)
8
2.Amdy Chavrondier (DEF)
7
3.Alec Bremner (DEF)
7
4.Corentin El Idrisi (DEF)
6
5.Reynald Frey (DEF)
6
6.Fabio Arribagé (MID)yellow card
5
7.Miguael Touré (MID)yellow card
7
8.Enzo Smaino (MID)
6
9.Bernard Karembeu (MID)
6
10.Craig Defoe (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Bernard Warmuz (ATT)
6
 
12.Antoine Debes (MID)
0
13.Yann Landais (GK)
0
14.Nicolas Dzodic (MID)
0

1.Cristiano Veloso (GK)
6
2.John Dodd (DEF)
6
3.Steed Agathe (DEF)
7
4.Pablo Galadames (DEF)
5
5.Jacques Dufresne (DEF)
6
6.Martin Atherton (MID)
7
7.Colin Caldwell (MID)
6
8.Shabani Laspalles (MID)
7
9.Nicholas Paisley (ATT)
7
10.Camel Bayle (ATT)
6
11.Devanir Martel (ATT)
6
 
12.Orlando Carnot (MID)
0
13.Jerome Fujen (ATT)
0
14.Pierluigi Murgita (ATT)
0